About Tak-Saz Social and Educational Development Services Organization (TSEDSO): 

TakSaz Development organization was established by a group of visionary young professionals with the aim to develop an Educated and aware society free of poverty and illiteracy as the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future, leaving no one behind.

Our mission is to provide education and social development services (including women empowerment, economic wellbeing, children, youths’ rights and peace) for under served and most marginalized, fragile and conflict affected communities through partnership, global humanitarian assistance and humanitarian development nexus.

The Psychosocial Counselor is responsible for providing Psychosocial training to the project staff, ASTA teachers and relevant Community members, provide mental health and psychosocial support to students, teachers, and parents within project.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Psychosocial training to staff, ASTA teachers and relevant community members.
• Provide individual and group psychosocial support session (PSS) sessions to students, teachers, relevant community members and project staff experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychological difficulties.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and caregivers to support the social-emotional development of students.
• Design and implement psychosocial support activities and workshops to enhance coping skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Advocacy for the mental health needs of students, teachers and project staff and promote a supportive and inclusive centers environment.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of counseling sessions and interventions.
• Coordinate with other stakeholders, including community partners, to enhance psychosocial support services.
• Stay updated on best practices and ethical standards in psychosocial counseling and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct open mental health awareness sessions to the students, parents, teachers and community group.
• Organize awareness session on stress management and other related issues for the students, Parents and teachers.
• Ensure high quality of psychosocial services for the students, teachers and staff.
• Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.

Qualifications:

• At least Bachler’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Medical or a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in relevant job.
• Fluency in Dari, Pashto & English
• Good communication skills particularly in local language (Dari/Pashtu)
• Speaking and writing ability in English
• Good knowledge in Child education system in Afghanistan.
• Computer knowledge and skill.
• Be able to do the field visit into targeted site at provincial level.
• Knowledge on materials development.
• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
•  Organizational and time management skills are needed to ensure programs are completed by the scheduled time.
•  Employee must be able adjust technical language and presentation skills for audiences of all levels.
• Interpersonal skills needed to work with a variety of people throughout the organization.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to complete the form using the link provided below .  Interested applicants should submit a CV .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Notes:

Please be informed that the written test and interview will be conducted only in person.

Job Application Form Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2qv4cS9-VLG-69DDQSseVs1TO-B5AESf9zpyNwMXiEG7Ulw/viewform?usp=dialog