IOM is looking for Staff Counsellor according to the Terms of Reference below.

Interested applicants are

invited to apply by 28 May 2023 at the latest, referring to the vacancy notice ref. code on the e-mail subject
header.

OPEN TO INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Reference CFA-48/2023/S-BD1 Staff Counsellor

Position Title:
Code:
Cox’s Bazar with frequent Estimated Starting
Duty Station: As soon as possible
travel to Dhaka Date:
Special Short Term (till
Classification: UG-99 (As per Type of Appointment:
31 December 2023)
organization salary scale)
Unit: Chief of Mission’s Office

General Functions:

Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct substantive supervision of the IOM
Regional Staff Welfare Officer (technical and professional supervision) the Staff Counsellor will be
responsible for implementing the agreed work plan, including:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Provide psychological counselling and support to Humanitarian staff and dependents in IOM
Bangladesh. This will include assessment, confidential one to one and group sessions.
2. Provide psychological and counselling support to humanitarian staff post critical incidents and other
emergencies.
3. Assessment of humanitarian staff who are in crisis and require emergency psychological
and/psychiatric support.
4. Develop and provide training on relevant topics including stress management, emotional processing,
dealing with critical incidents, wellbeing.
5. Produce psycho-educational material for dissemination, e.g. vicarious trauma.
6. Work with colleagues to develop preventative initiatives, e.g. preparing for critical incidents.
7. Collaborate with colleagues in UN/INGO staff in relevant sections, e.g. UNDSS, Staff Welfare, Human
Resources etc.
8. Ensure that IOM Bangladesh security plans include provisions to provide for the psychosocial needs of
staff during emergencies and following critical incidents.
9. Identify and liaise with local regional mental health resources that can be used for referrals or in times
of crisis. Develop resources and referral list for mental health providers within Bangladesh.
10. Ensure that reports and other administrative duties are carried out to a professional standard.
11. Refer humanitarian staff to outside mental health professionals or facilities, as recommended.
12. Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas, including IOM camp premises.
13. Meet regularly with supervisor and global staff counselling team.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills and Language:

• University degree (Bachelors degree applicable, but Masters or Doctorate preferred) in clinical
psychology, counselling, social work or other mental health profession.

IOM is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

IOM Offices and vehicles have smoke-free work environment.
 • 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.
• Minimum four (4) 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 considered essential.
• Experience working in hardship duty stations or providing counselling services to staff working
in very difficult and hazardous environments, desired.
• English is mandatory. Working knowledge of Bengali or locally spoken languages is an advantage.

Method of Application:

External candidates:

Send the application to IOMBangladeshJobs_External@iom.int ; the subject line should mention the
reference code CFA-48/2023/S-BD1; Staff Counsellor. The following documents must be
attached:
(i) Application Letter/Cover Letter
(ii) Curriculum Vitae
(iii) Personal History Form (PHF) which can be downloaded from the IOM Dhaka website:
https://bangladesh.iom.int
(iv) Scan copy of Photo

Internal candidates:

The PERN must be indicated in the Personal History Form (PHF) for the reviewer to determine that it is
an internal application.
Applications are sent to IOMBangladeshJobs_Internal@iom.int ; the subject line should mention the
reference code CFA-48/2023/S-BD1; Staff Counsellor. The following documents must be attached:
(v) Application Letter/Cover Letter
(vi) Curriculum Vitae
(vii) Personal History Form (PHF) which can be downloaded from the IOM Dhaka website:
https://bangladesh.iom.int
(viii) Scan copy of Photo

APPLICATION WITHOUT PROPER REFERENCE CODE MENTIONED ABOVE AND INCOMPLETE

APPLICATION WILL BE DISREGARDED

Any attempt for persuasion will be considered as a disqualification.

Due to volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be called for further
assessment. Note for internal candidates:
with refer to IN233 and Clause 7.5 of IOM Recruitment Policy:
Staff members selected for a VN/SVN in his or her same category at one grade higher than his or her personal
grade shall be appointed at the advertised grade. A staff member selected for a VN/SVN to a position which is
two grades higher than the staff member’s current grade, will be appointed at the interim grade, and six
months later at the higher grade.

IOM is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

IOM Offices and vehicles have smoke-free work environment.