Project Assistant (PxD/MHPSS)

Supports IOM’s assisted voluntary return and reintegration programme by organising psychosocial training, counselling vulnerable returnees, coordinating community sensitisation and monitoring partner activities. The role documents cases and reports on mental-health and psychosocial support delivery.

Department: Migration Management Unit

• Organise psychosocial-support training for IOM and partner staff
• Deliver community sensitisation and recreational activities
• Provide reintegration assistance and maintain vulnerable-case records
• Support daily MHPSS activities within the AVRR programme
• Prepare MHPSS reports and coordinate information exchange
• Provide basic counselling to returning migrants
• Monitor activities delivered by IOM and local partners

• Four years of relevant experience, reduced to two years for degree holders, in psychology, counselling or a related field
• At least two years of programme experience with MHPSS components
• Experience with vulnerable groups, counselling or protection interventions
• Ability to manage and report activity data with confidentiality controls
• Experience using creative approaches for psychosocial activities
• Working knowledge of Hausa or another relevant local language

• Initial appointment lasts six months
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation