Counsellor

Position Title: Counsellor

2025-06-14 Kunar Full Time 9

Job Location:	Kunar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	SCAWNO-MO-011/25
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Kunar

Organization:	Support Children and Afghan Women Needs Organization (SCAWNO)
Years of Experience:	At least 3 years of experience in related field.
Contract Duration:	7 Months (with possibility of extension)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Close date:	2025-06-14

About Support Children and Afghan Women Needs Organization (SCAWNO):

Support Children and Afghan Women Needs Organization (SCAWNO) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 2008 with the aims of community development, good governance, capacity building. SCAWNO came to existence with years of professional, qualified and dedicated Afghans who have served in various capacities to respond to the needs of societies. SCAWNO founded by the members of Local Youth Councils, which was established by Youth We work toward an Afghanistan in which the population lives in peace, with self-dignity and self-sufficiency, and where people manage their own personal development and the development of the society in which they live. Mission Statement to contribute positively to the development process of Communities Development in Afghanistan through implementation of Capacity building, Women rights Awareness, gender-based violence, Children protection awareness, Legal Consultation, Economical Sustainability, income generation projects, Literacy, vocational training, health education, Teacher training.

Job Descriptions:

Job Requirements:

1. 1. Learner Assessment and Support:

Conduct regular visits to literacy and skills development classes to observe and assess learners' psychosocial well-being.
Identify learners exhibiting signs of emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that may hinder their learning progress.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions tailored to the specific needs of learners, addressing issues such as trauma, stress, and anxiety.
Develop and implement individualized support plans for learners requiring ongoing psychosocial assistance.

2. Facilitator Collaboration and Capacity Building:

Work closely with class facilitators to share observations and insights regarding learners' psychosocial needs.
Offer guidance and strategies to facilitators on managing classroom dynamics and supporting learners facing psychosocial challenges.
Conduct training sessions for facilitators on topics related to mental health awareness, stress management, and creating inclusive learning environments.

3. Community and Family Engagement:

Engage with learners' families to understand external factors affecting learners' psychosocial well-being.
Provide counseling and support to families, promoting positive parenting practices and addressing domestic issues impacting learners.
Organize community awareness sessions to destigmatize mental health issues and promote the importance of psychosocial support in education.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions.
Monitor the progress of learners receiving psychosocial support and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
Prepare and submit regular reports detailing activities, outcomes, and recommendations to the Program Manager.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing psychosocial support or counseling services, preferably within educational or community-based programs.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women and children, in culturally sensitive contexts.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with learners and staff.
Proficiency in conducting assessments and developing individualized support plans.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Fluency in local languages (Pashto and Dari); knowledge of English is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions:

Comfortable with working in all Communities and Different environment
Respectful behavior with staff and children.
Proper reporting skills are (Mandatory).

Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter to the following email addresses:

Email: hr.admin@scawno.org
CC: scawno.org@gmail.com

Important Notes:

Please mention the position title and vacancy number (Counsellor - SCAWNO-MO-010/25) in the subject line of your email.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

No phone inquiries will be entertained.

Shortlisting on a rolling basis