Title of Position: Organizational Unit: Classification: Estimated Start Date: Estimated End Date: Closing date for applications: |
Project Psychologist Emergency and Stabilization Unit, IOM Ukraine Consultant (open to national consultants only) As soon as possible December 31, 2020 10 July, 2020 |
Background of the Consultancy: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine is set against a backdrop of a country that has been affected by six years of armed conflict, an underfunded health system, and an ageing population. In the conflict-affected oblasts, Donetsk and Luhansk, there is a very high proportion of elderly people (36 per cent of total population), many of whom live in remote settlements with limited services and access to existing ones. In addition to physical health needs, COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the psychological wellbeing of population through increased fear, anxiety, confusion, frustration, anger, and withdrawal.
IOM Ukraine will contribute to the Government of Ukraine’s efforts to effectively prepare and respond to the impact of COVID-19 in conflict-affected areas. It will do so through the provision of essential hygiene, mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS) support and individualized assistance to individuals that are at risk of trafficking in persons , through support to vulnerable returnees who are at risk of exploitation and abuse, IDPs and other conflict-affected individuals in the government-controlled area (GCA) of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Nature of the Consultancy: Under the overall supervision of the Emergency and Stabilization Programme Officer, TRD Programme Officer and the direct supervision of the Community Stabilization Project Specialist, the Psychologist will provide individual and group consultations over the phone and through online platforms to project beneficiaries. Provision of face-to-face counseling is subject to the lifting of quarantine restrictions.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Call for consultants
The Consultant should meet the following requirements:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following application materials to [email protected], referring to this advertisement in the subject line of the message by 10 July 2020:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 26.06.2020 to 10.07.2020
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