Position details
| Vacancy id | VAC-9759 |
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| Job title | VAC-9759 MHPSS Counsellor |
| Location | Helmand |
| Apply by | 21-May-2023 |
| Start date | 01-Jun-2023 |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Number of vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification |
Bachelor's in University Degree or certificate in Psychology, Counselling, Social Works, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field from a recognized institution. (essential). |
| Sector experience |
Minimum of 1 Year year/s of demonstrable relevant Clinical Psychology experience (essential). |
| Geographical experience |
Minimum of 1 Year year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential). |
| Languages |
Fluent in Dari (essential). Working level in English (desirable). Fluent in Pashto (essential). |
| CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. |
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| Overview of position |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and
conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective
service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17
countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more
than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. |
| Role objectives |
1. Deliver basic counselling sessions (Individual and/or group counselling) to the affected people that is identified by or through IOM Health Team as an integrated approach. 2. Implement tailored psychosocial support program activities for the displaced and migrant populations in the designated locations, in collaboration with MHU and ensure that the implementation of social, religious, and educational/vocational activities are culturally appropriate. 3. Assist in the identification of psychosocial needs, and proposition needed interventions to reduce risks and increase the resilience capacity within the displaced and migrant populations, in collaboration with the MHU. 4. Organize and lead support groups, focus group discussions and awareness raising sessions and contribute to development of messages related to MHPSS awareness raising and sensitization. 5. Support Senior Project Assistant (MHPSS) in delivering training or workshops tailored for sensitization on MHPSS issues and remedies. 6. Conduct on-going monitoring, analysis and reporting of the psychological condition of the affected individual and provide periodic reports of psychosocial activities conducted in the designated areas including psychological reports and statistics on monthly basis. 7. Coordinate with Senior Project Assistant (MHPSS) and Medical Doctor on cases requiring higher level interventions. 8. Coordinate with MHPSS working group and other relevant stakeholders at local provincial levels. 9. Always maintain confidentiality of all beneficiaries and internal information. Other Functions
Perform any other tasks as assigned. |
| Project reporting |
N/A |
| Key competencies |
Values
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
Other
Any offer made to the
candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. |
| Team management |
N/A |
| Further information |
Education:
University Degree or certificate in Psychology, Counselling, Social Works, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field from a recognized institution.
Experience:
SKILLS:
Languages:
Note: Applications
from qualified female candidates are encourage. VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 21 May 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate. Campaigning for a candidate can be grounds for disqualification. Posting period: From: 07. 05 .2023 to 21. 05.2023 No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. |
| Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training. | |