IOM recruits a Project Manager (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) – SMPSS)

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Bac+5 Deadline: 01 Nov 2019 2026

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Location

Location Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo Deadline: 01 November 2026 Level required: Mastery

Job overview

Established in 1951, IOM is a United Nations-related organization and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration that benefits all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, provides solutions to situations of forced displacement and facilitates regular migration routes, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to promoting a respectful, inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee can thrive professionally and feel valued. Organizational context and scope Under the general supervision of the Head of Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), direct supervision of the MHPSS programme coordinator and in close collaboration with the head of the sub-office at Tanganyika (stabilization, transition and recovery), the project manager (MHPSS) will be responsible for managing, monitoring and coordinating the five-year initiative (2025-2029) "Improving the living conditions of population groups in critical security contexts in DRC. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Peace Democratic Republic of the Congo", implemented in the province of Tanganyika and financed by the German Development Bank KfW under the mandate of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Responsibilities

Manage the overall implementation and budget monitoring of the KfW-funded project while maintaining relevant visibility with the donor, in accordance with IOM rules and regulations. To provide technical and operational support to a multidisciplinary team composed of psychologists, social workers, educators, artistic and sports animators and one responsible for social cohesion.

Education / Qualifications

Develop a capacity-building plan and lead the training of IOM programme staff in mental health and psychosocial support and social cohesion, as well as implementing partners. Liaise closely with government and non-government counterparts, including the National Mental Health Program and the Ministry of Health (MOH) at the provincial level.

Other information

Represent IOM in relevant mental health and psychosocial support forums, including in other eastern provinces of the DRC Tanganyika. Lead training activities for government and non-government actors at the provincial level. Lead awareness and communication campaigns to promote psychosocial support, social cohesion, mutual tolerance and peacebuilding initiatives. Supervise rehabilitation plans for primary health care centres, community spaces, etc. Produce quality financial, narrative and other reports on the progress of project activities. Ensure adequate management of information on project activities, particularly in terms of visibility. Perform any other task that may be assigned to you.

Candidate profile

Qualifications and experience required Education

Experience

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, psychiatry, social sciences, anthropology or a related field, obtained from an accredited higher education institution, and five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the aforementioned fields and seven years of relevant professional experience. Professional accreditation issued by a recognized medical, psychological or consulting association or society is an asset. Experience Experience in project development, management and reporting. Experience in assessing and analyzing mental health needs and psychosocial support in complex emergency and post-conflict settings. Experience coordinating and delivering multi-level, community-based mental health and psychosocial support services. Proven experience in integrating MHPSS into post-recovery activities, livelihoods, social cohesion, DDR, dialogue and conflict transformation and sustainable solutions. Experience working with peace mediators and small-scale community initiatives. Experience in clinical supervision and capacity building is an asset. Experience working with migrants, refugees, displaced persons, survivors of gender-based violence, former combatants and other vulnerable groups. Knowledge and experience in training facilitation and development of training programs. Previous professional experience with international or governmental/non-governmental humanitarian organizations in a multicultural context. Languages Proficiency in English and French (oral and written) is required. Practical knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) or Swahili is an advantage. Skills Ability to effectively coordinate actions with other implementing partners.

Required skills

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds. Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Proven mastery of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Internationally recruited professional staff must be mobile. All offers are subject to confirmation of funding. Recommended candidates will remain eligible for a similar position for a period of 24 months. The appointment is conditional on obtaining all necessary authorizations, including medical and safety. No late applications will be accepted. IOM does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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