Development of MHPSS SOP

Position details

• Vacancy type: Consultancy
• Recruiting type: Consultant
• Contract type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
• Initial contract duration: 4 months
• Office or unit: Country Office
• Location: Libya
• Application deadline: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

Context

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations 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 for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

The consultant will be responsible for below noted deliverables across multiple projects active in Libya: 

Assessment and Needs Identification

• Conduct a desk review of existing MHPSS tools, resources, and documentation available in Libya.

• Consult with relevant IOM staff to identify technical needs, gaps, and priorities within MHPSS programming. 

• Consolidate all available tools for review and conduct assessment on the available technical materials and tools to identify areas to be strengthened.

• Develop need and gap analysis report outlining recommendations and priority areas for technical development.

Technical Development

• Develop workplans for the creation of technical MHPSS resources based on identified needs.

• Draft, revise, and finalize MHPSS guidelines, technical sheets and guidance notes for psychoeducation and group activities, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MHPSS implementations, and other technical documents as agreed with the MHPSS team to develop comprehensive MHPSS Handbook.

• Ensure all developed materials are aligned with international MHPSS standards, IOM guides and best practices.

• Integrate feedback from IOM technical teams into final products.

Coordination and Reporting

• Participate in virtual meetings with IOM as required.

• Provide monthly progress report and check-in meetings throughout the consultancy period.

• Submit all deliverables according to the agreed timeline.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work and Mental Health.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in MHPSS programming. 

Experience of program development and program management

Experience in development of SoP for MHPSS

Demonstrated experience developing: 

• MHPSS activity manuals;

• Group intervention guides;

• Activity facilitation tools;

• Technical guidance documents;

• Training and resource materials.

  Strong understanding of community-based MHPSS approaches both IOM modality and global modalities 

  Experience working in humanitarian, migration, refugee, or displacement settings is desirable.

  Experience with remote consultancy assignments is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is desired.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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