Refugee Consortium of Kenya Project Officer – Psychosocial Counselor Jobs in Kenya

Refugee Consortium of Kenya Project Officer – Psychosocial Counselor Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

Provide direct counselling to Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons (FDSPs) (individual and group); support GBV case-management; implement project activities (psychosocial & peace-building).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees, other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings.

Support survivors of GBV.

Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics.

In conjunction with the other counselors, coordinate the assessment, planning and implementing of psychosocial programs.

Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.

Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.

Support the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.

Coordinate services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.

Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.

Support the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.

Coordinate services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.

Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.

Provide support to social workers in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and database of clients.

Implement project activities (psycho-social, and peace-building) e.g. facilitating forums, trainings etc.

Train and supervise community-based workers at the camps

Support interns to strengthen service delivery

Ensure collaboration with other agencies in providing humanitarian support

Assist in the day to day office administrative duties.

Ensure professionalism in services delivery and ethics while performing other duties

as required.

Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma in counselling studies from a recognized university or Diploma in Social work and Community Development (KNEC).

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.

Must a registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).

Two years’ experience with NGO or related environment is an added advantage.

Strong analytical and report writing skills

Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.

Good team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.

Technology Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software
applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources etc

How to Apply

To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Send your application to:
The Recruitment Committee,
Subject Line: “Application for Project Officer (Psychosocial Counselor) – Dadaab, Garissa, Kakuma or Mombasa”
Email: “careers@rckkenya.org”

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