On-Call MHPSS Tailoring Consultant

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks an on‑call Tailoring Consultant to support its psychosocial assistance programme for Afghan nationals in Al‑Saliyah Camp, Qatar. The consultant will provide garment‑making services that contribute to community resilience and social cohesion.

Key responsibilities

• Produce tailored garments using basic and advanced sewing techniques for project beneficiaries.
• Deliver hands‑on training and mentorship in tailoring within the camp community.
• Coordinate and support fashion‑related events, such as showcases or group activities.
• Collaborate with mental‑health and psychosocial support teams to align tailoring activities with project goals.
• Maintain inventory of materials and ensure quality standards are met.

Required profile

• High school diploma or vocational certificate in tailoring with at least five years of relevant experience, OR a university degree in tailoring, fashion design, textile studies or related field with at least three years of experience.
• Proven experience in garment‑making and tailoring, both basic and advanced techniques.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in a community setting.
• Strong organisational and project‑management abilities, including event coordination.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Pashto is an asset.

Required skills

• Tailoring
• Garment‑making
• Fashion design

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a humanitarian project supporting vulnerable refugees.
• Collaboration with an international UN agency and multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible on‑call consultancy arrangement.