World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.

Job Porpuse

Counselor will conduct counsel sessions for children and their families at the MHTNTs center & at homes. They will conduct advocacy meeting /training for community leaders & stakeholder, and Health Shura in PCA coverage areas.

Major Responsibilities 

Support outreach workers to identify children and their families to be part of MHNTs centre

Maintain daily counselling schedule with children/family/Health Shura.

Provide counselling sessions with children's families on a monthly basis and maintain case records.

Provide weekly group counselling sessions with MHNTs according to planned schedule

Liaise with outreach workers on MHNTs follow up in the field

Conduct advocacy meetings/training with families of MHNTs regarding school attendance.

Follow up standard methods for helping children and their parents

Conducting advocacy sessions on child protection and against child abuse.

Maintain close cooperation with religious/police /stake holder leaders regarding community awareness of children's rights

Conducting counselling sessions for staff of the MHNTs canter.

Participate in all trainings 

Preparing monthly report to Project MHNT doctor.

Any other duties assigned by Project Manager/Project Health Assistant

Conduct GMP based Counselling of mothers/caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate IYCF practices and infection Prevention.

Register and undertake GMP and Promotion GMP including measure Weight, height, and age and check oedema of all children under two years of age.

If any Case find like SAM/MAM refer to Nutrition Nurses of the MHNT for adequate treatment.

Required Professional Experience and Education

At least 2 years’ experience working with children and/or vulnerable groups (as a teacher/outreach worker

Nurse, Midwife degree is required, but Psychosocial Counsellor degree preferred.  

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in Dari and Pashto

Strong capacity building & facilitation skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Knowledge of child rights

The application closing date is 13-Jul-2025 Please submit your resume and one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirements by emailing:  wvafg_recruitment@wvi.org 
Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number (WVA1788) also avoid sending an attachment of big size (above 1024 KB) if you want your application/CV to be considered.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and interview.

Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered.

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