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Clinical Psychologist

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, and it 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.

Conflicts, armed violence, disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other crises in the Region force people to leave their homes and communities, sometimes for years or even decades and trap them in displacement and detention in Libya. It negatively affects the physical and psychosocial well-being of hosting communities and migrants alike. The situation for migrants and refugees is of concern due to their lack of access to service in Libya. Migrants experience abnormal stressors though their migratory journey, including perilous travel, exploitation, arbitrary detention, trafficking and smuggling, rape, violence and abuse, rejection and social isolation, lack of community and family support, and insecure living conditions. Individuals can acquire apart from severe physical problems, mental health issues such as depression or psychosis.

Frontline caseworkers and personnel working with vulnerable and traumatized population are most exposed to burnout and vicarious trauma providing daily assistance to the beneficiaries and migrants. Having access to timely and professional clinical supervision for themselves is of optimum importance. Group supervision has a distinct function and is separate from line management supervision or support. The focus of this supervision is to help staff maintain their wellbeing; professional boundaries, manage the impact of the work, develop in their role as caseworkers and ensure professional development.

Clinical psychologist will be working under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator and in close coordination with VHR and MHPSS Officers and under the overall supervision of the IOM Libya Chief of Mission.

–          Conduct the sessions, using a recognized and reliable framework for clinical supervision (online and/or physical).

–          Explain to participants the purpose of the clinical supervision, the process, and benefits, and the therapeutic modalities being used.

–          Demonstrate respect for supervisees and IOM beneficiaries, enabling each member of a supervision group to participate fully in sessions.

–          Motivate the staff to explore and clarify their thinking by reflective practice and/or critical analysis within a framework of group peer supervision.

–          Keep appropriate brief records of significant issues addressed, actions agreed and outcomes.

–          Agree with the PX Coordinator about the frequency and duration of sessions, record keeping and how any actions or issues arising from supervision will be addressed. Possible disclosure of concerns/ trends should be after taking a consent from the group, without disclosing any personal identification data providing the groups’ consent for data sharing.

–          Notify PX Coordinator in the event of any potential conflict of interest, or safeguarding concern.

–          Provide clinical supervision to frontline caseworkers and other IOM personnel working with vulnerable migrants and host communities to help reflect on all dimensions of their interactions with beneficiaries and through that process develop their resilience as caseworkers.

–          provide a safe and confidential environment for staff to reflect on and discuss their work and their personal and professional responses to their work. The focus is on supporting staff in their personal and professional development and in reflecting on their practice. This is particularly relevant for the personnel working directly with traumatized individuals, to identify and mitigate the potential risks of burn out syndrome and vicarious trauma.

–          Provide monthly report on psychological state of the team and recommended interventions/activities.

–          Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 level 2

• 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. 

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential. 
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. 
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. 

• develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.