Psychosocial Counsellor Job in Garissa at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)
Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights.
To support the development of its Child Protection programme in Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging Kenyan nationals to apply for the role of:
Psychosocial Counsellor
Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager
Duty station: Modogashe, Garissa county
Contract duration: 10 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
- Implementation of case management activities including supervision and technical support to social workers.
- Capacity building & technical support to Department of Children’s Services.
- Training and awareness for various community groups in project sites.
- To provide psychological support to selected vulnerable children and their families.
- Train and support the Tdh team members to develop basic knowledge and behaviour to conduct child friendly interviews and to identify vulnerable children and family members to be referred for further psychological assessment.
- To train the Tdh team and other groups on psychosocial approaches.
Requirements:
- Minimum bachelor degree in psychology, Social studies, or community development
- Experience in case management is required and should be highlighted in CV.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as child psychologist or in other relevant child focussed positions in an NGO
- Experience working in child protection and knowledge of the national CP system.
- Experience in engaging different government agencies & developing close working relationships
- Strong experience in working directly with the community.
- Project reporting and evaluation experience.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus.
- Willingness to live at village level in main project sites.
Application modalities:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates.
Applications should be addressed to the Child Protection Project Manager Lagdera:
Terre des hommes, P.O Box 13668 – 00800 Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Tdh Office in Modogashe/Garissa
They can also be emailed to tdh.pm.lag@gmail.com
Closing date for this position is 15th February 2013.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for a written test and interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
