Action Against Hunger/Action Contre La Faim (AAH/ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in 1979. AAH/ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.  AAH/ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a local health system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are at greater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, in order to have a lasting impact on nutritional status.  The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level, strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional response activities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support and the distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.

Goal

Provision of psychotherapy and/or counselling to individuals and their families via tele-MHPSS modality

Main Responsibilities:

Providing Psychotherapy/counselling and referring clients in need of additional services to relevant bodies via toll free line

• Screen clients and/or their families regarding their mental health and psychosocial distress and needs
• Documenting client information and ensuring the documents and file records are up to date and ensuring all data updated, safely entered in to the database and included into monthly activity progress report (APR);
• Develop, monitor, evaluate and records client progress according to measurable goals described in their care plans
• Refers client and/or their families to additional support within AAH’s capacity (Nut-H, WASH & FSL-DRR), community resources and other organization’s within their respective province to assist in their recovery
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of files concerning clients’ information
• Schedule calls and appointments for clients requiring follow ups

Background/qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, psychosocial services, related field from reputed university (Master’s degree in clinical psychology is preferred)
• Minimum 2 year experience in NGOs including preferable experience in psychotherapy and specialized counselling
• Prior experience with tele- counselling is an added advantage
• Ability in understanding and communicating in Pashto language is a plus advantage

Skills required

• Strong computer skills; familiar with word, excel, Skype and email
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills – verbal and written in both national languages (English will be an added value)
• Independent, critical mind and pro-activity
• High level of empathy & confidentiality
• Flexibility and organization
• Good organization, planning, analysis and reporting skills
• Good team interaction and positive attitude
• Stress tolerance and ability to work effectively in a highly demanding workplace

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a CV with three Referees indicating the job title and vacancy number  of the position in the email subject line.

To Human Resources Department AAH office in Kabul and Field Offices, or can also be emailed to:

vacancies@af-actionagainsthunger.org 

Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible deadline which is set to 29 Jul 2024. 

Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.  

Action Against Hunger/Action Contre La Faim is an equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.  ACF/AAH has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).