Job Purpose:
Provide
direct counselling to Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons (FDSPs)
(individual and group); support GBV case-management; implement project
activities (psychosocial & peace-building).
Key Responsibilities
Provide
counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees,
other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings.
Support
survivors of GBV.
Assist
in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external
capacity building activities on a variety of topics.
In
conjunction with the other counselors, coordinate the assessment, planning and
implementing of psychosocial programs.
Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
Prepare
monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
Support
the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.
Coordinate
services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in
psychosocial and mental health services.
Prepare
monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
Support
the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.
Coordinate
services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in
psychosocial and mental health services.
Conduct
home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.
Provide
support to social workers in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and
database of clients.
Implement
project activities (psycho-social, and peace-building) e.g. facilitating
forums, trainings etc.
Train
and supervise community-based workers at the camps
Support
interns to strengthen service delivery
Ensure
collaboration with other agencies in providing humanitarian support
Assist
in the day to day office administrative duties.
Ensure
professionalism in services delivery and ethics while performing other duties
as required.
Such
other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be
required, commensurate with your grade.
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma
in counselling studies from a recognized university or Diploma in Social work
and Community Development (KNEC).
Bachelor’s
degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.
Must
a registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
Two
years’ experience with NGO or related environment is an added advantage.
Strong
analytical and report writing skills
Proficiency
in English and Kiswahili.
Good
team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise
diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.
Technology
Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant
software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet
services, library sources etc
Behavioral Competencies:
Professionalism: In-depth theoretical
knowledge of and significant experience in relevant fields of counseling,
Strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound
judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and
communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in
English and Kiswahili.
Technology
Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant
software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet
services, library sources, etc.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relations with people of different national and
cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Managing
Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop junior staff as
required.
How To Apply
To submit your
application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae
indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last
supervisor and their email contacts.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted
applicants may be contacted as soon as Friday,
26th January 2024.
Send your
application to:
The Recruitment
Committee,
Subject
Line: “Application for Project
Officer (Psychosocial Counselor) – Dadaab, Garissa or Kakuma”
Email: careers@rckkenya.org”
