Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop field activities plan in close coordination with project medical doctor.
• Assessing and identification of children, women and girls for psychosocial support in targeted communities
• Schedule and conduct field meetings with CDC heads, Women leaders, Parents and other target beneficiaries
• Conduct psychosocial predeveloped training plans in target communities
• Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral cases and case management which are needing further PSS support or other services.
• Provide context related PSS support at the individual, family, and community members.
• Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.
• When needed work in close collaboration with faith leaders and others relevant authorities to create and implement psychosocial activities in the centers and the communities.
• Supporting social mobilizers to conduct awareness sessions to the project beneficiaries
• Any other project related task assigned by project officer

Job Requirements

Experience:

2-3 Years

Minimum Education:

Medical Doctor or bachelor’s in psychology, social science

Functional Area:

Health Care

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

Psychosocial Counselor (Roster) | Jobs.af

The closing date for accepting applications is 29 November 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.