Mahboba’s Promise is an Australian non-profit organisation committed to supporting vulnerable women and children in Afghanistan. It was founded in 2001 by Mahboba Rawi, an Afghan refugee who later became an Australian citizen. Having personally endured the hardships of war and displacement, she established the organisation to bring hope and practical support to those affected by decades of conflict and instability.

Over the years, Mahboba’s Promise has developed schools, shelters, and health clinics across Afghanistan, while also providing sponsorship programs for widows and orphans. Its initiatives focus on delivering education and safe housing for children, vocational training and employment pathways for women, and improved access to healthcare and community support services.

More than two decades on, Mahboba’s Promise continues to be recognised as a trusted and impactful organisation, creating meaningful and sustainable change for communities across Afghanistan.

This role is central to the well-being of the beneficiaries. The Counselor will provide essential mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to women and girls, creating a safe space for healing and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counseling Service Delivery:

• Provide confidential, culturally sensitive individual counseling sessions to women and girls to address issues such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and family challenges.
• Design and facilitate group counseling sessions and support groups to foster peer support, build coping mechanisms, and address shared experiences.

• Needs Assessment & Referral:

• Conduct initial psychosocial assessments for beneficiaries to identify their specific needs and develop appropriate support plans.
• Identify individuals requiring specialized support beyond the scope of the center and facilitate referrals to appropriate services if available.

• Program Development & Integration:

• Work with the project team to integrate psychosocial well-being into all center activities, including tailoring and educational sessions.
• Contribute ideas for recreational and educational activities that promote mental health and social connection (as budgeted).
• Identify the beneficiaries for dignity kits/hygiene kits and any other assistance provided by MPA.

• Monitoring & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling sessions and beneficiary progress, in line with MPA and humanitarian standards.
• Track key psychosocial indicators to measure the impact of the support provided.

• Team Collaboration:

• Participate in regular team meetings with the Coordinator and Trainer to discuss the holistic well-being of the beneficiaries.

Bachelor (Relevant certifications is a plus point)

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