INTRODUCTION:

Care of Afghan Families (CAF) is a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit, and independent Afghan organization. The organization was established in January-2003 in Kabul and is registered with the Ministry of Economy. CAF is mainly involved in health, education research, & community development. For further information about CAF, please visit the website: www.caf.org.af

Job Des

The Psychosocial Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, and refining training materials and resources for Psychosocial Support (PSS) counseling. The role includes delivering practical training sessions, providing ongoing technical support to PSS counselors and relevant staff, and ensuring the effective implementation of psychosocial practices.

The Psychosocial Supervisor coordinates and oversees psychosocial support activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health and psychosocial services. This position involves training PSS counselors in best practices and effective methodologies, mentoring and guiding staff, ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards, and fostering a supportive environment for both beneficiaries and team members.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination

• Plan, implement, and monitor psychosocial support activities in alignment with project objectives and approved guidelines.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of services across all supported locations.

Team Supervision

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to psychosocial staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and support staff professional development and well-being.

Capacity Building

• Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and case discussions to enhance staff competencies.
• Develop and update training materials in line with best practices in psychosocial support and mental health care.

Case Management Oversight

• Review and support complex cases, ensuring ethical, confidential, and culturally sensitive interventions.
• Promote trauma-informed and client-centered approaches in service delivery.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report data on psychosocial activities.
• Identify gaps, challenges, and areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strengthen referral pathways and service integration.
• Represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings when required.

Safeguarding and Ethics

• Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding policies, confidentiality principles, and professional ethical standards.
• Promote a safe and protective environment for beneficiaries and staff.

• Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a well-recognized university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychosocial support or mental health programs.
• At least 1 year of experience in psychosocial or mental health programs within the health sector.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial intervention methods
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and challenging environments.
• Proficiency in Pashto and Dari to effectively communicate with team members and beneficiaries in their native languages.

• Core Competencies

• Empathy and active listening skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Strong team leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively under pressure

• Working Conditions

• Based in Aybak, Samangan, with travel to 31 Family Health Houses (FHHs) across all districts of Samangan Province for field visits.
• Flexible working hours is required depending on program needs.
• Regular field presence is required to ensure effective supervision and program implementation.

CV along with cover letterhead should be sent to:

MO Office Address: House # 2194, Street # 7^th Qala-E-Fatullah Khan District # 10^th -Kabul Afghanistan

Email: jobs.kbl.caf@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for Interviews.

Important Note: Applicants should copy and paste the Vacancy Announcement (VA) Number, # 657/2023 and select the provinces into the email subject line.

Note: Due to the requirement of the position whenever we found qualified candidates according to the announcement we will do the recruitment process before the due date.