POST DESCRIPTION

SECTION 1
Position Information

• Position Title: Project Associate (MHPSS)
• Position Grade: G5
• Duty Station: San Pedro Sula
• Position Number: New Position
• Job Family: Operations
• Organizational Unit: Sub Office
• Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position?: Honduras
• Position rated on: 19 June 2026
• Reports directly to: Senior Protection Associate, G7
• Number of Direct Reports: N/A

SECTION 2
Organizational Context and Scope
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Associate, the Project Associate (MHPSS) will be based in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

SECTION 3
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1.Support individual protection screening activities of migrants upon arrival in line with standard institutional tools and programme-specific tools, assist in documenting protection-related information and maintaining case records, including information related to survivors of GBV and human trafficking, 
children at risk, including unaccompanied and separated, individuals with serious health condition and psychosocial support needs, in accordance with established procedures.
2.Support case management activities and assistance (including AVR assistance), including following up on cases, maintaining case records, monitoring referrals, and coordinating with specialized service providers, as required.
3.Assist in the implementation of safe and dignified post arrival assistance, in accordance with privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent procedures; support with documentation and coordination with relevant authorities (e.g. consular, migration, local government).
4.Support communication with beneficiaries by explaining available assistance, and providing information using approved materials and established communication procedures.
5.Assist with referrals of individuals with specific protection needs to specialized services, including services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), , in line with established protection principles and referral pathways.
6.Support data collection and administrative activites related assessments and information-gathering exercises concerning migrant populations, social inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and other protection-related areas, including documentation and referral of gender-based violence (GBV) related cases in accordance with establish procedures.
7.Assist the Team Leader in preparing reports, summaries, outcomes of case work, and support the compilation of information for protection related reporting, lessons learned and monitoring of project indicators as required by programme.
8.Carry out duty travel as required for field visits, monitoring of services or partner organization sites.
9.Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Protection Associate or Senior Return Specialist related to AVR protection activities.
 

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Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
•High school diploma with five years of professional experience; or,
•Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, from an accredited academic institution with three years of professional experience.
 

EXPERIENCE
•Experience supporting mental health and psychological support (MHPSS) activities; experience with migrant populations is an advantage.
•Knowledge of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme activities, protection mechanisms, and referral procedures.
•Experience and knowledge in migration, return, reintegration, trafficking, and smuggling of migrants.
•Experience preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting programme documentation.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher SharePoint) and general IT skills. Familiarity with traditional and social practices, cultural norms, migration-related issues in the country.
•Understanding project administration, monitoring, and evaluation concepts and procedures.
•Experience liaising with governmental authorities, relevant government counterparts, other national / international institutions, and private sector entities.
 

SKILLS
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
•Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
•Attention to detail and ability to organize paperwork and documentation in a methodical way.
 

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Languages1 

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED: Required to be fluent Spanish
DESIRABLE: Working knowledge in English is an advantage.
 

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Competencies2
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
 

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Level 1
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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Nota:
La OIM mantiene una política de tolerancia cero frente a conductas inaceptables e incompatibles con los propósitos y objetivos de las Naciones Unidas y de la propia Organización. Estas incluyen, entre otras, la explotación y el abuso sexual (EAS), el acoso sexual, el abuso de autoridad y cualquier forma de discriminación por motivos de género, nacionalidad, edad, raza, orientación sexual, religión, origen étnico o discapacidad.

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COMO APLICAR: Candidatos interesados son bienvenidos a aplicar a más tardar el lunes 29 de junio de 2026  a través del enlace: Project Associate (MHPSS)- San Pedro Sula - IOM Careers