POSITION CLOSED

Open Position: Gender Based Violence (GBV) Psychosocial Counselor

Location: Kibera, Nairobi

                                     

About the Organization

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven

model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality

in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social

services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first

entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides

the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center

adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-

toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security, gender violence

support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to

water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the

Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and

maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school

for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community,

cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.

 

Job Description

The Gender Based Violence (GBV) Psychosocial Counselor will support the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, and will be responsible for the provision of quality case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors. In addition, the GBV Psychosocial Counselor will support training of community health workers to respond to cases of GBV throughout Kibera and ensure effective referral for survivors of GBV. This includes providing ongoing training and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services are available and utilized.  The Psychosocial Counselor will provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities.

Requirements

• Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology; a Master degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.

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To Apply: Please either email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org or call 0732058126 to arrange a time to drop off your CV.

Refer www.dailyjobsinkenya.com as the source.