Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has been operating in Afghanistan since December 2008. ADWSO’s priority sector areas are Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response, Child Protection, Capacity Building, Rule of Law, and Women Empowerment.

Job Summary

The GBV Counselor will be responsible for providing specialized mental health and psychosocial support services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), ensuring confidentiality, safety, and appropriate referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for GBV survivors.
• Conduct structured mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) sessions through community-based safe spaces.
• Identify and refer survivors requiring specialized medical, legal, or protection services.
• Ensure the establishment of community-based complaints mechanisms for safe reporting of SEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse).
• Train and mentor facilitators on GBV prevention, response, and psychosocial support.
• Support awareness-raising activities on GBV prevention, mitigation, and response.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in GBV case management or counseling.
• Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA), caring for child survivors, or other GBV-focused modules.
• Proficient in local languages and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Deliverables

• Monthly counseling reports.
• Documentation of cases referred and outcomes.
• Record of awareness sessions and their impact.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs via the link provided below

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