Psychosocial Specialist

FDO is seeking a qualified and committed Psychosocial Specialist to support vulnerable individuals, through the design and delivery of psychosocial support interventions. The Psychosocial Specialist will play a key role in providing technical guidance, developing support materials, conducting online sessions, and strengthening the emotional well-being and resilience of beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver psychosocial support online sessions for beneficiaries.
• Develop training materials, brochures, and session modules related to psychosocial support and mental well-being.
• Conduct individual and group support sessions in a safe, and respectful manner.
• Assess psychosocial needs and identify individuals requiring additional support or referral services.
• Provide technical input on stress management, trauma awareness, resilience, self-care, emotional well-being, and coping strategies.
• Maintain proper case records, session reports, and documentation in line with organizational SOPs.
• Support the monitoring of beneficiaries’ safety, well-being, and emerging psychosocial concerns.
• Contribute to programme reporting, planning, and evaluation related to psychosocial activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychosocial Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum [3–5] years of relevant professional experience in psychosocial support, counselling, protection, or mental health programming.
• Proven experience working with women, vulnerable communities, or individuals affected by trauma, conflict, or displacement.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial support approaches, trauma-informed care, and emotional well-being practices.
• Experience in developing and facilitating training sessions, awareness materials, and psychosocial modules.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive cases with professionalism, empathy, confidentiality, and respect.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Fluency in Dari, and Pashto is preferred / required.
• Good computer skills, including online communication and virtual session facilitation.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of relevant academic certificates
• Any supporting documents demonstrating relevant experience

Please send your application to: hr@focusafghanistan.org
Subject line: Application for Psychosocial Specialist – [Your Name]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.