Psychosocial Support (PSS) Counselor

About the role

TACT, an impartial non-profit NGO/CSO, is implementing a project funded by the UNOCHA Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund to provide child protection, essential psychosocial and well-being services to vulnerable children and women in two districts of Nuristan Province. The PSS Counselor provides psychosocial support and counseling to vulnerable children and their families, identifies children at risk, offers therapeutic interventions, facilitates community awareness and works with community leaders and authorities to design and run psychosocial activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a field activities plan with the Project Officer tailored to the needs of target communities.
• Review and adapt psychosocial support materials so they address beneficiaries' needs related to stress and depression.
• Manage a caseload through casework, including research and assessments, and prepare individualized reports for admission, placement and discharge where applicable.
• Assess and identify beneficiaries needing psychosocial support in the target communities.
• Schedule and facilitate field meetings with families, community leaders, parents, teachers and other stakeholders.
• Implement psychosocial training sessions based on pre-developed plans.
• Provide psychosocial support at the individual, family and community level.
• Work with community elders, representatives and authorities to design and implement psychosocial activities, and carry out other tasks assigned by the Project Officer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant professional experience with NGOs and INGOs.
• Basic knowledge of child protection principles and services.
• Able to speak Pashto and Dari; couples are highly preferred.
• Experience working effectively in high-pressure environments.

Required skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make plans and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

To apply, send a CV and cover letter by email with the subject line containing the position title, vacancy number and job location (district).