Staff Care Counselor

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization working on migration, is recruiting a Staff Care Counselor in Athens. The post supports the Helios+ project, which integrates third-country nationals and holders of temporary protection into Greek society through employability support, Greek language courses, vocational training and social inclusion activities. The counselor works under the Senior Project Coordinator and the National Project Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement action plans for staff care provision.
• Develop and carry out psychosocial assessments for office and field staff to identify and address their needs.
• Organize and deliver monthly individual and/or group psychosocial sessions and give guidance to staff as needed.
• Run stress management workshops and trainings for frontline staff.
• Report on staff well-being, flagging major issues and giving advice while maintaining confidentiality with line managers.
• Contribute to capacity building by training key managers on identified needs.
• Compile and submit reports and recommendations on the staff care system.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional practice standards, and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• University degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy or a related field from an accredited institution, with at least one year of work experience; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least one year of experience in similar settings; experience in a multicultural environment is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Greek (oral and written).
• Valid driver's license with at least five years of driving experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the five IOM values (inclusion, integrity, professionalism, courage, empathy) and core competencies such as teamwork, accountability and communication.

Applications are submitted through the IOM e-recruitment system; no fees are charged and late applications are not accepted. Appointment depends on medical fitness, visa/residency requirements and security clearance, and is subject to funding confirmation.