Psychosocial Counselor (Female)

Kandahar Refugee Organization (KRO) is a national, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization dedicated to addressing the humanitarian and rehabilitation needs of Afghanistan. Led by Afghans, KRO is committed to fostering local economic development, promoting gender equality, and building sustainable capacity within communities. With a specialized network across multiple provinces, KRO effectively designs and implements programs in critical areas such as emergency response, WASH, food security and livelihoods, agriculture, nutrition, education, capacity building, disaster management, resettlement, and reintegration.

The psychosocial counselor is a key employee in the project to work closely with children and their families in the community, and s/he will be in direct contact with them for supporting children on their PSS and protection related concerns.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the PSS counselor is responsible for the identification of the most vulnerable children for Mental Health & Psychosocial support as per defined selection criteria of program, with the close collaboration of a social worker and CFS’s Animator.

Duties and Responsibilites:

• Ensure PSS goals and objectives are achieved as per the project plan.
• Implement and promote MHPSS activities at the community and CFS levels.
• Provide confidential counseling and quality psychosocial first aid.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Case Workers, and CFS Animators for case management.
• Assess and refer cases according to referral criteria and procedures.
• Identify major stressors affecting women and children in the community.
• Promote psychological well-being and coordinate with service providers for referrals.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and reports.
• Develop care plans, conduct risk assessments, and provide psychoeducation sessions.
• Conduct home visits and follow-up to ensure beneficiaries’ safety and progress.
• Ensure activities align with KRO’s PSS guidelines and PFA principles.
• Support community awareness and service mapping activities.
• Participate in trainings and report regularly to the line manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Psychology, Mental Health, or a related field, with at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and contribution to achieving project goals.
• Ability to support and advise colleagues on PSS-related activities.
• Effective communication skills, adaptable to intercultural environments.
• Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and ethical behavior toward others.
• Good understanding of community practices, norms, and the ability to adapt to local contexts.
• Experience in implementing Behavior Change Communication approaches.
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English (oral and written), with strong representation and coordination skills.
• Local candidates from Helmand provinces are preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including differences in nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, and culture.

Inclusion Statement

KRO maintains a stringent zero-tolerance policy towards any behavior that contradicts its objectives, encompassing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Moreover, KRO is committed to upholding comprehensive child safeguarding principles. Consequently, all prospective candidates will be held accountable to these high standards and principles, necessitating thorough reference and background checks. These checks will involve verifying academic credentials and employment history. Additionally, selected candidates may be requested to furnish supplementary information to facilitate the background check process.

Submission Guidline

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