Position details

Vacancy id VAC-9759
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).

Job description

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.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

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.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit 
www.ctg.org to find out more

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

  • 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 level 1

  • 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; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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:

  • At least 1 year of professional experiences in relevant field (clinical psychology, educational psychology, psychiatric nursing, or other related fields)

  • Strong communication and facilitation skills

  • Experience working in humanitarian sector is an asset – specifically in MHPSS programs.

  • Good knowledge of counselling and community mobilization methods and tools

  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

  • Experience in supporting medical team and community-based organizations.

  • Experience working with survivors of trauma, including GBV.

  • Working in emergency and development project

SKILLS:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • A patient and compassionate disposition.

Languages:

  • Fluency in Dari and Pashtu Languages required.

  • Working knowledge in English


Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage.

Important: Candidates are required to attach their educational certificates along with their CV and upload them all as one document in the system.

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.