Job Location: | Kabul |
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Nationality: | National |
Category: | Program |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Salary: | Based on HI salary scale |
Vacancy Number: | HI-2024-0149 |
No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
City: | Kabul |
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Organization: | Handicap International |
Years of Experience: | Minimum of 3 years Experience in psychosocial support |
Contract Duration: | 4 Months |
Gender: | Female |
Education: | Obtain Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, psychosocial work or certified for counselling by ministry of public health. |
Close date: | 2024-04-03 |
HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.
Mission
Handicap International has been present in Afghanistan since the 1980’s, focusing on the support to the most vulnerable communities and, providing comprehensive services ranging from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods, with a special focus on people with disabilities Besides Herat, HI is currently working in Kandahar, Kunduz, Nimroz and Kabul. And HI will start operation in Bamyan province also.
This role will be based within a health facility. Team comprised of social workers, Physiotherapists and Psychosocial workers providing psychosocial support to individuals and communities.
GLOBALOBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, with strong functional links with the MHPSS Technical Specialist, the psychosocial worker (PSW) will provide PRC base services to individuals, families and groups in the intervention area.
The PSW will:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS DESCRIPTION:
2. Offer secure and appropriate psychosocial support
Knowledge required
Essential
Desirable:
Skills required
Essential
Desirable
Application Process:
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appkvsD8uQnTwjA6U/shrOTLcxxTKVAKjfR to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline (03-Apr-2024).
Important notes:
- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.
"The PSS Worker will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"
HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.
Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.