Project Assistant, MHPSS

JR 21747 Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : Project Assistant, MHPSS Project Duty Station : Dublin, Ireland Classification : General Service Staff, G5 Type of Appointment : One Year Fixed Term Graded Contract, with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : August 2026

Closing Date : 23 July 2026

IOM opened an office in Ireland in 2001. Ireland became a full member government

of IOM in 2002. IOM Ireland provides with programming activities in the following

areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration,

Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking, Protection, Mental Health

and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

Context:

The proposed project is designed to support the International Protection

Accommodation Services (IPAS), of the Department of Children, Integration,

Equality, Disability and Youth, to provide international protection applicants residing

in Citywest and potentially other Centres in the Dublin area, with Community-Based

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (CB MHPSS) through Psychosocial Mobile

Teams, with the aim of improving psychosocial well-being from a bio-psychological,

socio-relational and cultural perspective and strengthening the overall resilience of

beneficiaries, who have recently applied for International Protection (IP) in Ireland.

Under the Overall supervision of the Project Manager and the direct supervision of

the Site Coordinator the incumbent will be accountable and responsible for providing

efficient administrative assistance and support to the day-to-day administrative, HR

and finance tasks related to the implementation of the MHPSS project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Assist the MPHSS Site Coordinator in implementing and monitoring the administrative/financial and HR activities related to the project.

Implement delegated administrative actions in accordance with IOM rules, regulations and instructions.

Maintain appropriate filing of all admin and HR documents.

Process in a timely manner staff expense claims and Travel claims of the MHPSS Project’s staff as per IOM rules.

Assisting in the purchasing of the items necessary to the project’s implementation, as per IOM rules.

Follow up the internal administrative and financial processes with the relevant Units. · Assist the Site Coordinator with the all the stages of the administrative and HR functions related to the Project.

Provide general clerical support to the MHPSS Site Coordinator.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, · Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

Proven experience in a similar setting & capacity.

Excellent knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Experience with EU and/or international funding instruments, in financial management and reporting, accounting, budgeting and internal controls.

Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy & confidentiality in performing responsibilities.

Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with an attention to detail.

Previous work experience in international organizations and service industry companies would be an advantage.

Skills:

Interpersonal skills (i.e. empathy and emotional resilience)

Knowledge of financial, administrative and human resources.

Languages:

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of any UN languages an advantage

Required Competencies:

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

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

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit in Ireland will be eligible for consideration.

As the right to live and work in Ireland is required, the contract issued may be shorter than the period mentioned in the advertisement, in order to align with expiry date of the work permit.

How to apply: Please apply to this job post, sharing your updated CV and Cover Letter explaining your interest in the role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, soon after the closing of the Vacancy.

Posting period: From 09.07.26 to 23.07.26

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €3,081.00 per month

Benefits:

Additional leave

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person