Position Title: Psychosocial Counselor
2025-09-12        Nangarhar       Full Time        55
Job Location: Nangarhar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Nonprofit-Social Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: VA# HARO-2025-2
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Mohmandara,Lalpur and Dur Baba District of Nangrahar
Organization: High Afghanistan Rehabilitation Organization
Years of Experience: At least 3 years of experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services. experience with vulnerable children particularly with boys, girls, men and women will be a plus point.
Contract Duration: 3 & half months
Gender: Male/Female
Education: A diploma in psychosocial counseling or a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Psychology from a recognized institution
Close date: 2025-09-12

About High Afghanistan Rehabilitation Organization:

High Afghanistan Rehabilitation Organization (HARO) is a humanitarian non-governmental National organization which works to improve the life condition of the residents of the rural areas by providing good services through implementation of the projects and to foster economic, social, cultural, and civil condition of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:
  • Please remember the following responsibilities and tasks:

- Conducting individual and group counseling sessions for children and caregivers. This includes focusing on trauma recovery, emotional well-being, and resilience building.
- Assessing the psychosocial needs of children and developing tailored intervention plans in collaboration with the child and their caregivers.
- Implementing evidence-based MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) interventions and activities within the Child Friendly Spaces. These interventions will be culturally sensitive and age-appropriate.
- Facilitating psychoeducational sessions on topics such as stress management, coping strategies, and child rights.
- Working closely with community members, local leaders, and other stakeholders to promote community-based psychosocial support initiatives.
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of MHPSS interventions, collecting data and feedback to inform program improvements.
- Collaborating with other project staff, including social workers, educators, and healthcare professionals, to provide integrated support services.
- Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of counseling and client interactions.
- Contributing to the development of MHPSS training materials and capacity-building activities for project staff and volunteers.

Job Requirements:
  • University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as professional psychosocial counsellor.
  • An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
  • Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Submission Guidelines:

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA# HARO-2025-2) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@haro.org.af

Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the location in the subject line of the email will not be considered.

 

Submission Email:

hr@haro.org.af

Apply  

Similar Jobs