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.

Technical Supervision and Support:

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to  PSS Counselors working in health centers.
• Ensure that PSS interventions follow IASC and national standards, including Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of PSS activities and provide on-site coaching.
• Review and improve counseling techniques, case based approaches, and referral pathways.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Organize and facilitate regular training sessions for PSS Counselors on MHPSS principles, case refferal, and self-care strategies.
• Ensure PSS Counselors receive continuous professional development and technical support.
• Develop training materials and tools for capacity enhancement.

Protection Monitoring:

• Oversee processes, ensuring confidentiality, quality, and adherence to protection principles.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of cases while maintaining ethical considerations.
• Support PSS Counselors in identifying protection risks and making referrals to appropriate services.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Project Manager, health staff, and relevant stakeholders to integrate PSS within healthcare services.
• Coordinate with external agencies, local authorities, and community structures to enhance service provision.
• Represent WASSA in protection and MHPSS coordination meetings at regional levels when required.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Collect, compile, and analyze data, daily, weekly and monthly to assess the progress and impact of PSS services.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Develop monitoring tools and ensure regular assessments of PSS interventions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in psychosocial support,  or protection programming.
• Experience in supervising teams and conducting training in PSS/MHPSS.
• Strong understanding of protection principles, GBV, and child protection frameworks.
• Knowledge of Afghan cultural and social contexts, particularly in Herat, Farah, and Badghis.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto; knowledge of English is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to field locations.
• Cultural sensitivity and a survivor-centered approach.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and WASSA’s core values.

Preferred:

• Experience working with humanitarian organizations or NGOs.
• Previous experience in PSS interventions within health settings.
• Knowledge of the BPHS framework and health service integration.

1. Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute.
2. At least 3-year experience in the provision psychosocial supervission.
3. Proper report writing and communication skills.
4. A team member with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to maintain professionalism ethics in service delivery and interaction with clients/visitors.
6. Experience in case management including organizing individual or group counselling sessions.
7. Good problem-solving skills.
8. Knowledge of good English language and Fluent in local languages (Pashto & Dari).
9. Good communication and Counselling skills.
10. Having proper leadership skills
11. Familiarity with local culture.

• Interested qualified candidates should submit their information/request thourgh this link (https://airtable.com/appvFUvsvNexJC9tW/shrnCjyG17No0sv1v).
• 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.