ACBAR

Johanniter International Assistance. (www.johanniter-int.org) is a German non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency relief, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide.

Johanniter is working is Afghanistan since October 2002 providing emergency aid, rehabilitation of health facilities, medical care and capacity building for community health workers, students, teachers and professionals of NGOs and government agencies in disaster preparedness and first aid skills. Johanniter’s country office is located in Kabul and has operational coverage in the North, Northeastern and central region with possibility of expansion in the South and Western provinces of Afghanistan.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide individual and group counselling sessions to children and families affected by the child protection project, using evidence-based and culturally appropriate approaches.
2. Conduct comprehensive assessments of beneficiaries' mental health and psychosocial needs, and develop personalized care plans to address their specific concerns.
3. Implement therapeutic interventions and techniques to support beneficiaries in coping with trauma, grief, loss, and other psychosocial challenges.
4. Facilitate psychoeducation sessions for children and families, promoting awareness and understanding of mental health and psychosocial well-being.
5. Collaborate with other project staff and partners to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to service delivery, including referrals to specialized services when needed.
6. Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, progress notes, and other relevant documentation in accordance with JUH guidelines.
7. Participate in regular supervision and case conferences to enhance professional development and ensure quality service provision.
8. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts by collecting data, documenting outcomes, and providing feedback on the impact of counselling interventions.
9. Stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and ethical standards in the field of mental health and psychosocial support, and apply this knowledge to enhance service delivery.
10. Adhere to JUH code of conduct, child safeguarding policies, and other relevant guidelines throughout all counselling activities.

Education:

A university degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Medicine, or a relavant field. 

Experience:

Three years of practical experience.

Language Professions:

Proficiency in Dari or Pashto is required.

Applications for this position (including a cover letter and CV in one pdf file) should be sent to:  recruitment.afghanistan@thejohanniter.org before 15th Sep 2025.

Please include 'MHPSS counsellor – Female (Re Announced) JUH-0013' along with the specific location in the subject line of your email.

Priority will be given to individuals with disabilities and those residing in the local communities where the services are provided.

Note: Please do not send duplicated applications with extra supporting documents or linked CVs.

Only completed applications will be considered.

recruitment.afghanistan@thejohanniter.org