Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted on: 14 Days Ago
Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2024
Terms of Reference MHPSS Consultancy (18 months - home-based)
Title of project: Embedding Trauma Informed Practice in the provision of Accommodation for International Protection Applicants
Purpose of project: To develop a training framework, materials, and resources for delivery to International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) officials and private service provider staff on trauma informed approaches in the provision of accommodation to international protection applicants.
Overall Purpose and Scope of Assignment: The consultant will play a crucial role in the delivery of a project to be implemented by UNHCR Ireland, funded by the European Commission (DG Reform TSI Instrument), which aims to embed trauma informed practice in the provision of accommodation to applicants for international protection in Ireland.
Expected long-term effects of this Project (impact): IPAS and private service providers staff are better prepared and supported when working with applicants with mental health conditions including those related to psychological trauma. IPAS residents with mental health and psychosocial conditions are better supported. IPAS residents with mental health and psychosocial needs and conditions experience less distress. Tasks and responsibilities of the consultant: Hold government and stakeholders' inception interviews: Feb 2025 Draft an Inception Report: Mar 2025 Participate in Advisory Group and Expert Advisory Committee meetings (throughout) Research and draft a report setting out the academic basis of the training curriculum: June 2025 Develop a training framework: August 2025 Develop a comprehensive training curriculum: December 2025 Deliver train-the-trainer capacity building sessions: March 2026 Deliver joint training to IPAS staff members: April 2026 Draft a final project report: April 2026 The consultant will work closely with UNHCR Mental Health & Psychosocial Support staff based in the Regional Bureau for Europe and in the Public Health Section.
Required level, qualifications and work experience: Education: University degree (minimum Master's degree) in a relevant field such as psychiatry, psychology or clinical social work. Good knowledge of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings. Work Experience: At least 8 years of relevant work experience including 3 years in a humanitarian context. Very good understanding of mental health and psychosocial support programming. Experience in developing and delivering training modules. Key Competencies: Organizational and planning skills. Excellent research, writing/drafting skills. Conversant with MS Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel. The consultancy will be home-based but travel to Ireland will be essential at different points of the project estimated to accumulate to 3 months in total.
The consultancy fee will be agreed based on prevailing UNHCR rules and procedures.
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