Position Title: PSS Counselor
Activation Date: 13 March, 2025 Announced Date: 13 March, 2025 Expire Date: 16 March, 2025
- Job Location: Badghis
- Nationality: Afghan
- Category: Health Care
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
- Vacancy Number: W-HRT-311
- No. Of Jobs: 4
- City: Badghis Province - Qala Now, Jawand, Qadis and Ghormach Districts
- Organization: Women Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
- Years of Experience: At least two-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services
- Contract Duration: 12 Months
- Gender: Male
- Education: Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute
- Close date: 2025-03-16
About Women Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):
Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in 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 Description:
• Client registration on MoVs
ثبتنام مراجعین در حاضری ها
• In close coordination with the project health supervisor implement the PSS component in targeted areas.
هماهنگی نزدیک با سوپروایزر صحی پروژه برای اجرای بخش PSS در مناطق هدف.
• Conduct PSS-related meetings and training for the targeted clients.
برگزاری جلسات و آموزشهای مرتبط با PSS برای مراجعین هدف.
• Conduct individual, group and family counseling sessions as per standard SOPs.
برگزاری جلسات مشاوره انفرادی گروهی برای مراجع طبق اصول و پرنسیپ های مربوط
• Conduct capacity-building training for targeted volunteers’ worker.
برگزاری آموزشهای ظرفیتسازی برای کارکنان رضاکاران هدف.
• Ensure adherence to WASSA policies, handbooks, procedures, and SOPs/guidelines.
اطمینان از رعایت سیاستها، کتابچههای راهنما، روشها و دستورالعملها/راهنماییهای موسسه WASSA
• Coordinating and communicating with related stakeholders
هماهنگی و ارتباط با ذینفعان مربوطه
• Conduction of related beneficiaries survey and field all relevant forms.
انجام نظرسنجیهای مربوط به مستفیدن و تکمیل تمام فرمهای مرتبط.
• Scheduling client consultations on individual, group, and family bases.
برنامهریزی مشاورههای مراجعین به صورت فردی، گروهی و فامیلی.
• Assessing clients and identifying their problems.
ارزیابی مراجعین و شناسایی مشکلات آنها.
• Engaging in discussions with clients and making them feel comfortable.
شرکت در بحثها با مراجعین و ایجاد احساس راحتی برای آنها.
• Identify and refer the client to those who need medicines.
شناسایی و ارجاع مراجع به افرادی که به دوا نیاز دارند.
• Undertaking psychometric testing.
انجام آزمایشهای روانسنجی.
• Evaluating clients' responses to PSS services over time.
ارزیابی پاسخهای مراجعین به خدمات PSS در طول زمان.
• Organizing a long-term counseling plan that involves multiple visits.
سازماندهی یک برنامه مشاوره بلندمدت که شامل چندین بازدید است.
• Offering services to all age groups.
ارائه خدمات به تمام گروههای سنی.
• Evaluating/follow-up the client’s progress
ارزیابی/پیگیری بهبود مراجع.
• Keeping a detailed account of the client's mental health history.
نگهداری حساب دقیق تاریخچه سلامت روان مراجع.
• Being clients and building relationships based on trust.
برقراری ارتباط با مراجعین و ساختن روابط بر اساس اعتماد.
• Perform any other related tasks as directed by the Project Supervisor.
انجام هرگونه وظایف مرتبط دیگر طبق دستور سوپروایزر پروژه.
• Conduct and facilitate psychosocial education and awareness raising.
برگزاری و تسهیل آموزشهای رواناجتماعی و ارتقای آگاهی.
• Be able to manage, facilitate and conduct the meetings.
توانایی مدیریت، تسهیل و برگزاری جلسات.
• Perform any other related tasks as directed by the Project Supervisor.
انجام هرگونه وظایف مرتبط دیگر طبق دستور سوپروایزر پروژه.
رویکردی با انرژی و نگرش مثبت و سازنده در انجام کار.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
ساختن روابط قوی با مراجعین تاثیرگزاران خارجی.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
نشان دادن آمادگی برای تغییر و توانایی مدیریت پیچیدگیها.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Supervisor.
ارائه گزارشهای پیشرفت منظم به سوپروایزر.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
هرگونه وظایف مرتبط دیگر که توسط سرپرست تعیین شده باشد.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute
- At least two-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services.
- Proper report writing and communication skills.
- A team member with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain professionalism ethics in service delivery and interaction with clients/visitors.
- Experience in case management including organizing individual or group counselling sessions.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Basic English language and Fluent in local languages (Pashto & Dari).
- Good communication and Counselling skills.
- Having proper leadership skills
- Familiarity with local culture.
Submission Guideline:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their information/request thourgh this link (https://airtable.com/appRcVey6U07cn6FZ/shrX5A2qVRkUAem35).
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.
Submission Email:
https://airtable.com/appRcVey6U07cn6FZ/shrX5A2qVRkUAem35
