National Consultant on Rehabilitation and MHPSS - Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

FOR THE CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: National Consultant on Rehabilitation and MHPSS

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Kyiv, Ukraine
2. Duration of Consultancy: May – 1 December 2023
3. Nature of the consultancy: The Consultant will support the daily efforts of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) and other stakeholders in the development and enhancing their policy frameworks and processes including legislative, communication and administrative in the areas of rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for war veterans, including those with disabilities, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine (hereinafter – veterans and their family members) and rehabilitation therapy for veterans and their family members in the long term by offering global expertise in policy development. All costs related to the conduct of this consultancy will be borne on IOM.
4. Project Context and Scope:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of Program Coordinator and the overall technical supervision of the National Reintegration Consultant, in close coordination with IOM Ukraine MHPSS programme management, the Consultant will be seconded at the and provide support to the Ministry and other involved stakeholders on issues pertaining to policy development in the context of ongoing joint programme interventions.

1. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Response, Recovery, Resilience, Transition and Recovery Unit.
2. Category A Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

By the June 1, 2023:

• Prepare and present to the attention of the Ministry, IOM and other stakeholders a list of methods of monitoring the provision and quality assessment of MHPSS to war veterans, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine taking into consideration best international practices and current Ukrainian legislation and acting approaches.
• Develop and present to the attention of the Ministry, IOM and other stakeholders a roadmap with suggestions on mechanisms to coordinate the activities of entities providing services for mental health and psychosocial support of veterans, ensuring interdepartmental interaction during the provision of psychological assistance to war veterans by health care and social protection institutions close to the person’s place of residence/stay taking into consideration best international practices and current Ukrainian legislation, Ukrainian Prioritized Multisectoral Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Actions During and After the War: Operational Roadmap and acting approaches.

By the July 1, 2023:

• Contribute into development of a draft policy document to establish a mechanism for the systematic collection and analysis of data on the MHPSS needs of veterans and their family members, based on a study of the possibilities and available resources within the Ministry’s administrative-territorial units.
• Develop and present to the attention of the Ministry, IOM and other stakeholders methodological recommendations for determining the needs of local communities in the formation of MHPSS for veterans and their family members.
• Develop and present to the attention of the Ministry, IOM and other stakeholders the content, relevant presentation materials (power point slides, narratives), agenda and schedule of the workshops based on the findings of the reviews, studies and roadmaps mentioned above as well as a study of veterans’ social reintegration and their contribution in community life.

By the September 1, 2023:

• Develop and present to the attention of the Ministry, IOM and other stakeholders a list of suggestions for further policies outlining standards and list of technological documents for psychological rehabilitation of veterans and their family members taking into consideration best international practices, current Ukrainian legislation and acting approaches.
• Participate in regional and central workshops focused on study of veterans’ social reintegration and their contribution in community life that bring together people from across different communities, as well as the relevant Ministries, service providers, and veterans’ centres, to discuss the implications of the study results and how the recommendations can be translated into concrete policy action.

By the December 1, 2023:

• Elaborate and share with IOM a pool of programmatic interventions (at least three) to facilitate reintegration of veterans and their family members throughout Ukraine.
• Undertake duty travel within Ukraine on an as-needed basis.
• Provide monthly progress reports and a final report to the Ministry and IOM.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

All the deliverables under this Section are subject of approval by IOM. The Consultant will also deliver to IOM the electronic files of all gathered documents that were used as a source for the consultancy. Any delay in reaching the deliverables which is not under the control of the Consultant will be coordinated with IOM that will undertake corrective actions.

Taking into consideration the necessity to work in close cooperation with the Ministry, it is obligated for the Consultant to cooperate with the Ministry regularly and spend minimum 32 working hours out of 40 working hours per week at the Ministry or IOM (in Kyiv), specifically through taking part in offline meetings with the Ministry and/or offline events, organized by the Ministry or other related stakeholders.

1. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

By the December 1, 2023 provided:

• Support IOM in establishing close cooperation with the Ministry to provide support for the Ministry’s activities.
• Support the Ministry with the quality assessment of MHPSS provided to war veterans, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine.
• A list of methods of monitoring the provision and quality assessment of MHPSS to war veterans, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine taking into consideration best international practices and current Ukrainian legislation and acting approaches prepared and presented.
• A roadmap with suggestions on mechanisms to coordinate the activities of entities providing services for mental health and psychosocial support of veterans, ensuring interdepartmental interaction during the provision of psychological assistance to war veterans by health care and social protection institutions prepared and presented.
• Contributions to the policy document to establish a mechanism for the systematic collection and analysis of data on the MHPSS needs of veterans and their family members prepared and presented.
• Methodological recommendations on the needs of local communities in the formation of MHPSS for veterans and their family members prepared and presented.
• A list of suggestions for further policies outlining standards and list of technological documents for psychological rehabilitation of veterans and their family members prepared and presented.
• The content, relevant presentation materials (power point slides, narratives), agenda and schedule of the workshops based on the findings of the reviews, studies and roadmaps mentioned above as well as a study of veterans’ social reintegration and their contribution in community life prepared and presented.
• Participated in regional and central workshops focused on study of veterans’ social reintegration and their contribution in community life that bring together people from across different communities, as well as the relevant Ministries, service providers, and veterans’ centres, to discuss the implications of the study results and how the recommendations can be translated into concrete policy action.
• A pool of programmatic interventions (at least three) to facilitate reintegration of veterans and their family members throughout Ukraine prepared and presented to IOM.
• Duty travel within Ukraine on an as-needed basis undertaken.
• Monthly progress reports and a final report to the Ministry and IOM provided.

1. Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education

• Advanced university degree in psychology, mental health, social work, counselling or other social sciences from an accredited institution. A PhD degree in psychology will be an advantage.

Behavioral

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Is supported and respected by veterans, has extensive partnerships network within veterans’ community.

Experience

• At least two years of practical work experience.
• At least two scientific publications on MHPSS or relevant topics would be an advantage.
• Real experience in the field of veterans’ affairs (policy development, rehabilitation issues, institutional relations, etc.).
• Experience in systematic collection and analysis of data in the mental health sphere.
• Knowledge of veterans’ reintegration best practices and approaches will be an advantage.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions.
  Skills
• Confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Languages:

• Proficiency in Ukrainian and working knowledge of English is required.

1. Travel duties required

• Travel duties are mandatory according to the Agreement.

1. Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

1. How to apply:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letters and CVs with names and contacts of three referees by 12 May , 2023 at the latest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

!!! Private entrepreneurs (PE) cannot be considered as applicable for providing services under this consultancy.

1. Posting period:

From 05.05.2023 to 12.05.2023

2023-05-06T14:08:28.000 2023-05-12T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна Міжнародна організація з міграції / МОМ