Category | Grade:Professional | UGDeadline:16 Aug 2026 (6 days left)Job ID:22508Posted on:9 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Uses music-based activities to strengthen emotional wellbeing, coping and social connection among Afghan residents of Al-Saliyah Camp. The consultant plans and leads group sessions, identifies participants needing further support and reports on engagement and outcomes to the MHPSS team.
Key Details
Department
Assistance Programme / Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
3 years
Category
Professional
Grade
UG
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Professional certificate
Contract duration
2 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Pashto or Dari
Summary of Responsibilities
- Design structured music session plans and activity schedules with the MHPSS team
- Lead individual and group activities using singing, rhythm, musical games, instruments, listening and songwriting
- Use music to foster emotional expression, coping, confidence and social connection
- Identify participants needing additional support and refer concerns to the MHPSS team
- Provide group counselling and support wider MHPSS activities
- Record attendance and submit session reports on activities, achievements, challenges and recommendations
- Protect beneficiary confidentiality and privacy throughout service delivery
Role Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in music, music education, performing arts, music therapy, psychology, social work or a related field with three years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in at least one musical instrument or vocal training
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience working with migrants, young people, adults or other diverse and vulnerable populations and facilitating group activities
- Field experience in community-based, educational, humanitarian or psychosocial support programmes
Skills to Have
Additional info
- On-call consultancy with a two-month initial duration
- Consultant must maintain medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illness
- Offer is subject to funding confirmation and medical, residency or visa and security clearances
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 9 Aug 2026.
