Psychosocial Trainer

Position Title: Psychosocial Trainer

2026-05-02 Nangarhar Full Time 36

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Training
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	20,000 AFN
Vacancy Number:	APBHO-NAN-2026-04
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Psychosocial Trainer

Organization:	Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 2–3 years of experience in psychosocial support, counseling, or mental health programs
Contract Duration:	6 Months with Possibility of Extension
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Close date:	2026-05-02

About Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO):

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level. APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary:

The project aims to support vulnerable populations by improving their psychosocial well-being and resilience, enabling meaningful participation in livelihood and income-generating activities. The intervention integrates psychosocial support (PSS) with skills development, literacy, and community-based engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Psychosocial Trainer is responsible for delivering structured psychosocial support sessions to beneficiaries, enhancing emotional well-being, coping mechanisms, and social functioning.

Design and deliver psychosocial support (PSS) sessions using approved curricula and guidelines.
Facilitate group and individual sessions focusing on stress management, emotional regulation, and resilience-building.
Apply participatory, culturally appropriate, and gender-sensitive approaches.
Integrate PSS into livelihood, literacy, and vocational training components where applicable.
Identify individuals with severe psychosocial or mental health needs and refer them to specialized services.
Develop session plans, training materials, and practical exercises.
Monitor participants’ progress and well-being through appropriate tools and observation.
Maintain accurate attendance, case notes, and reporting documentation.
Coordinate closely with protection, livelihood, and M&E teams for integrated service delivery.
Ensure confidentiality, dignity, and respect in all interactions with beneficiaries.
Any other task assigned by APBHO relevant FP and or Project Manager…

Deliverables:

Session plans and training schedules.
Monthly progress and PSS activity reports.
Attendance sheets and participant tracking records.
Referral records for specialized services (if applicable).
Final report summarizing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in psychosocial support, counseling, or mental health programs.
Experience with NGOs, humanitarian or community-based programs preferred.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of basic mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) principles.
Familiarity with referral pathways and protection principles.

Competencies:

Strong empathy and active listening skills
Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
Ability to handle sensitive cases confidentially
Training and facilitation skills
Coordination and teamwork
Problem-solving and adaptability

Other skill (Language):

Pashto: Fluent
Dari: Fluent
English: Full Professional working

Submission Guidelines:

Applications that do not include the position name and vacancy number (APBHO-NAN-2026-04) in the email subject line will not be considered. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume, application form, and letter of interest as a single PDF file to jobs@apbho.org by May 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please ensure the attachment size does not exceed 2 MB to avoid disqualification.

Download link to the application form: Click here, https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1cpj7nD-_ctd2gKw8fAPrkUH1ILbIjkcC

Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large number of applications, only those short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted.

APBHO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.