Nove Onlus is an independent non-profit organisation founded in Italy in 2012. It helps people to build a better future and is engaged with sustainable and generative socio-economic development, vocational training, access to employment, micro-entrepreneurship and basic education. Nove also works in humanitarian emergency contexts, and it is focused on supporting women, children and disabled people

NOVE, a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, is seeking an experienced Female Psychologist to join our team in Kapisa, Afghanistan. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in providing essential psychological support to children.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct individual psychological assessments for each child to understand their background, trauma history, and psychological status.

2. Develop personalised treatment plans for each child, addressing their specific emotional and psychological needs.

3. Provide individual counselling and support to children on a weekly basis or as needed, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each child's needs.

4. Organise and facilitate monthly group sessions and conduct group activities using play therapy, art therapy, storytelling, and other therapeutic modalities suitable for children and adolescents.

5. Facilitate psychoeducation sessions on topics such as emotional regulation, coping strategies, and conflict resolution.

6. Collaborate with the orphanage staff and other stakeholders to ensure the holistic well-being of the children.

7. Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and assessments.

Qualifications:.

• Degree or higher in Psychology or a related field.
• Experience working with children and adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with children.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto. Proficiency in English will be considered a preferential requirement
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume/CV in English + motivation letter  to recruitment@novecaringhumans.org  mentioning Female Psychologist in the subject line. The deadline to apply is 14/04/2024.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.