Position Title: PSS Counsellor
2025-07-20        Badghis, Farah       Full Time        47
Job Location: Badghis, Farah
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number: 343
No. Of Jobs: 4
City: Farah, Qala Naw
Organization: Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
Years of Experience: 2. At least two-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services.
Contract Duration: 6 months (Upon donor approval)
Gender: Female
Education: 1. Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute
Close date: 2025-07-20

About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract.
Job Descriptions:

 

1. Background

The project is designed to improve the safety, well-being, and development of children and adolescents in Herat, Badghis, and Farah provinces. It emphasizes access to protection services, community-based child protection structures, and empowering vulnerable groups. As part of this initiative, WASSA collaborates with UNICEF to implement activities centered on child protection, gender equality, and community resilience.

The district Team Leader will oversee the project’s implementation in designated location, ensuring effective coordination with stakeholders, adherence to project plans, and timely delivery of results.

2. Scope of Work

The District Team Leader/Facilitator is responsible for the management, coordination, and monitoring of project activities in designated location. This includes ensuring alignment with project objectives, compliance with organizational policies, and effective collaboration with local stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

 

3. Key Responsibilities

Under the overall coordination of the Provincial coordinator, the district Team Leader will work on the following tasks to coordinate the implementation of the project:

  • Managing the day-to-day activities of the team.
  • Motivating the team to achieve organizational goals.
  • Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
  • Mobilize the village community to identify problems and possible interventions as well as facilitate their participation in project ownership
  • Coordinate (plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate) strategic communication programs for both key project messages and behavior change necessary as technical support to the community-based committee, to strengthen the overall performance of the project
  • Monitoring and evaluation of progress within the community
  • Promote a high level of collaboration, communication, and cooperation with governments and other stakeholders and actors in the community
  • Ensure effective delivery of services such as case management, PSS, and cash-for-protection.
  • Facilitate training on child protection, gender, and inclusion for community members.
  • Support the establishment of inclusive protection centers.
  • Assist to engage the community and local authorities on protection issues.
  • Supervise provision of Cash Assistance to the targeted community.
  • Be able to Conduct awareness training and conduct information campaigns on the field according to the community knowledge level.
  • Any other official-related tasks may assign to him.
  • He is responsible to Report regularly on project activities and update the progress of project implementation.
  • Focuses on impact and result for the beneficiaries.
  • Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Builds strong relationships with beneficiaries and external actors
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  • Any other relevant duties assigned by the provincial Supervisor.

 

4. Methodology

The facilitators will be supervised by the Provincial Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be a confident public speaker and a devoted educator who is up-to-date on the latest tools and resources needed to improve target audience training and performance.

Submission Guidelines:
  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/app6Elx34QAdWYM6x/shrt95e1vqUAwtjmV)
  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
Submission Email:

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