ACBAR

Afghan Youth Education and Health Organization known as (AYEHO) is an independent, non- profitable, nonpartisan and non-governmental organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, Government of Afghanistan. AYEHO provides support to youth and children who work on the streets, orphans, and children in conflict with law, children with disabilities and their families in Afghanistan.

AYEHO established in 2018, headquartered in Kabul with two provincial offices and properly structured and active business and operational set ups in all 34 provinces of the country, has arguably served the most marginalized and vulnerable children, youth and families in the most disadvantaged and remote areas of the country. Besides this AYEHO is well-known and established Afghan NGO in delivering professional and technical assistance and training and development services to targeted audience in Afghanistan, at central, provincial and district levels, in all the leading development and governance sectors of the country.

AYEHO has been working for community empowerment at the grassroots level for many years. The emergence of AYEHO was based on the goals of securing the rights of most deprived and vulnerable communities through promotion of child rights and women rights. Enhancing access to basic health services, quality primary education and socioeconomic development facilities are among the integral parts of AYEHO. Based on these goals, the AYEHO mission is to empower and improve the quality of life of marginalized and vulnerable communities in less developed parts of the country. This mission is to be accomplished by launching sustainable and replicable projects as well as building partnerships. By utilizing valuable skills and resources such as participatory research, development, knowledge management, and advocacy, that will tangibly bring about change into the lives of women and children.

Purpose of the Position

The Counsellor will provide psychosocial support and basic counselling services to learners, facilitate awareness sessions on wellbeing and protection, and support safeguarding and referral mechanisms within the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Psychosocial Support and Counselling

• Provide basic individual and group counselling sessions to learners, as needed.
• Identify learners facing psychosocial distress and provide appropriate support.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling activities.

Awareness and Capacity Building

• Conduct awareness sessions on psychosocial wellbeing, stress management, and life skills.
• Support integration of psychosocial support into SBL classes where appropriate.
• Provide guidance to facilitators on learner wellbeing and classroom psychosocial care.

Safeguarding and Protection

• Support implementation of safeguarding and PSEA/SEA-SH policies.
• Raise awareness among learners and communities on complaint and feedback mechanisms.
• Identify protection concerns and refer cases through approved referral pathways.
• Immediately report any safeguarding incidents according to AYEHO and UNESCO procedures.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate closely with Project Manager, M&E Officer, and Community Mobilizers.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites.
• Prepare brief activity and case summary reports (non-identifiable).

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Sociology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in counselling, psychosocial support, or protection-related work.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations in humanitarian or development contexts.
• NGO or UN-funded project experience is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work sensitively within local cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of basic psychosocial support and referral systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Language

• Fluency in local languages Dari and Pashto is required.
• Working knowledge of  English is an asset.

Interested and qualified Afghan nationals should submit an Introduction Letter expressing their interest and suitability for the post, along with their update Resume to Human Resources Department at HR@ayeho.org not later than closing date Wednesday, 4th Feb-2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interview. If you are not contacted after TWO WEEKS of the closing date. please know that your application has not been successful for the post

Please indicate the Position Title and vacancy number in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Only those candidates who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned positions will be called for the written test.

Due to large number of applicants, we are unable to provide individual feedback. 

Afghan Youth Education & Health Organization (AYEHO), Main Office Address,

House No.24,St. 09,Old Taimani, District 10, Kabul, Afghanistan

For more information, please visit AYEHO website at www.ayeho.org

hr@ayeho.org