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Psychologist (Maternity Cover)

Psychologist Above average in PsychologyContract

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • 60%better work-life than Psychology peers
  • +24%Psychology listings, last 30 days

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture]

Internal candidates will be considered for this vacancy.

For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract.

Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator, the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader, Protection and in close coordination with the Facility Coordinator, Open Center;   the incumbent will be based in the Open Center (OCAVRR) and support in the implementation of protection activities under the programme “The implementation of assisted voluntary returns including reintegration measures and operation of Open Center in the Prefecture of Attica for applicants of voluntary return (AVRR/OCAVRR)”.

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide emotional support, psychological assessment, and short-term counseling to residents preparing for voluntary return at the shelter for AVRR applicants. They will assist individuals in coping with stress, trauma, and uncertainty related to migration and return, supporting informed decision-making and emotional stability during the AVRR process.

Requirements

A university degree in Psychology (Clinical or Counselling) is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience and mandatory registration with the Greek Psychological Association. Fluency in both English and Greek (oral and written) is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Time ManagementDraftingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFacilitationWritingPresentation SkillsWork EthicsPressure ManagementDeadline AdherenceComputer LiteracyMS WordMS Excel

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist (Maternity Cover) at IOM a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,627 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.