IOM Technical Working Group Coordinator - Jobs in Juba South Sudan

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Applications from qualified female
candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates
are considered as first-tier candidates:

Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

An Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Technical Working was formed in Juba,
Republic of South Sudan in June 2016.

The purpose of the MHPSS Technical Working Group

(TWG)/Network is to bring together in one forum all the stakeholders working in MHPSS with the
view to enhancing the response to MHPSS needs of affected persons in the Republic of South
Sudan, and thus improving their access to quality services and support.

The TWG is the
technical think tank behind the MHPSS network.

It aims to achieve this goal through enhanced
coordination among MHPSS agencies, conducting a detailed mapping of MHPSS activities,
sharing best practice, building capacities of MHPSS actors and partners in other priority
clusters, supporting the development of MHPSS policies and strengthening advocacy initiatives
with the Government of South Sudan, the humanitarian community and donors.

The MHPSS Technical Working Group follows the guidelines of the Interagency Standing
Committee and the Global MHPSS reference group.

The Coordinator of the TWG is housed
within the International Organization for Migration and supported by two co-chairs and TWG
members consisting of stakeholders on the ground and the leads of other active sub-groups/
task forces in South Sudan (currently UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI), and the Directorate of Mental Health Services within the Ministry of Health and the Environment).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Education

Experience