Psychosocial Counselor (Balkh, Afghanistan)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The overall purpose of this position to provide psychosocial activities for beneficiaries in Balkh province as part of the integrated mobile health and nutrition team.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Depending on the wishes of the beneficiary, lead 1:1 support sessions or group sessions based on the themes of mental wellbeing, caring for caregivers, stress management, parenting skills, where to find help if necessary and others where appropriate
Where appropriate, carry out group discussions with beneficiaries in order to follow up on recommendations made previously -refer to case management support or refer to medicalized support if appropriate
Identifies barriers to access (especially for women) and works with the Head of MHT and Community Mobilization Assistant to remove said barriers
Arrange and coordinate and follow up case management formalities (with Save the Children’s case management team) such as consent form, intake form, referral form and reporting
Establishes and maintains good working relation with BPHS/EPHS implementers and concerned stakeholders for referral pathways
Builds trustful relationships with communities with a particular emphasis on women and girls

Establishes and maintains a good recording and filling system
Report Child Safeguarding and/or sexual exploitation cases as and when they are observed
Performs any other relevant task assigned by line supervisor

Reports to: Head of MHT

Staff reporting to this post: None

Direct:

Indirect :

Budget Responsibilities:

Role Dimensions: Community and all H&N programm staff

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•             No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•             All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•             Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI – Afghanistan

 Save the Children has worked in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

توانايي، مشخصات و مهارت ها:فراغت از انستيتوت متوسطة طبي، انستيتوت علوم طبي و يا مکتب نرسنگ
داشتن شخصيت مهربان و خوش برخورد
صحت کافي و قواي کافي براي کار
سهم شايسته و فعال در آموزش و تريننگ هاي داخل خدمت براي کارکنان صحي جامعه ايفا کرده است . خصوصيات لازم ( صميمي بودن، بردباري، محتاط کاري )     . رعايت نمودن جريان نظم و ديسيپلين

Essential:

Bachler degree in psychology or diploma in psychosocial counselling;
At least one year of experience in community or facility based psychosocial support

Desireable:

Training on mental health and psychosocial counselling is  a must;
Fluency in written and spoken local languages and working knowledge;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations in province;
Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situations.

1. اظهار نظرنمودن يا نمايندگي کردن از موسسه برنامه انکشاف صحی واجتماعی بدون موافقه شخص مسوول.

2. استعمال ملکيت يادارائي موسسه برنامه انکشاف صحی واجتماعی به استفاده شخصي.

3. درحالت غيرنارمل بودن دراثر استعمال ادويه ياالکول.

 4. ساير ممنوعيت ها کاملاً در قانون باجزاي انظباتي قيد شده اند.

Additional job responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities :

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety :

The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by sending the below documents mentioning the position title and vacancy number (20-092) in the subject of their email before closing date 26 December 2020

   * Letter of Interest and Update CV as a single document
   * SCI application form:  http://www.acbar.org/upload/1572430756959.docx
 

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

Submission Email
afg.recruitment@savethechildren.org