Staff Welfare Counsellor at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Staff Welfare Counsellor

SVN No.: VN2023.011
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
IOM Classification: NOC
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Organizational Unit: Resource Management Department
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term (OYFT) with the possibility of extension

 About International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Job Requirements

• Advanced University Degree (Masters, Doctorate, or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or other Mental Health professions
• Must be a licensed or registered as a clinical psychologist or counsellor or social worker or equivalent in their country of origin.
• Additional training, certification, or experience in a range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, critical incident stress management, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, trauma, etc. will also be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in the field of mental health is required.
• Experience with other UN Agencies, International Humanitarian Organizations, or Employee Assistance Programs is considered essential.
• Experience working in hardship duty stations or providing counselling services to staff working in very difficult and hazardous environments, desired.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: [email protected] indicating the Position applied for on the subject line.
And
Click here to apply online     

Important Information & Notice

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter of not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)”, and with a subject line “SVN2023.15 Yola Senior Project Assistant (Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting-MER) COMITAS G5”.
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other  fees). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

 Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.