Coach and Counsellor Consultancy at ForumCiv Kenya

Responsibilities of the Consultant(s).

Working closely with the ForumCiv team, the counsellor is responsible for:

• Conducting initial consultations to understand participants' wellness goals and specific needs, and understanding the goals of the retreat, the profile of the participants and planned activities.
• Designing an innovative, structured and flexible itinerary that balances coaching, bonding activities, counselling sessions, wellness activities, and time for relaxation.
• Drafting a creative and flexible 2-day program that involves developing session modules, aimed at improving mental wellbeing and resilience among the CEOs.
• Designing counselling, mental health, and team building sessions to meet participants needs.
• Arranging necessary resources and materials, including presentations, mindfulness exercises, and wellness tools tailored for organizational leaders.
• Leading counselling, mindfulness, stress management, and emotional resilience sessions.
• Creating an interactive, and participatory environment and providing a safe space for participants to share and reflect.
• Ensuring that the sessions delivery is inclusive, recognizing and respecting the diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities among partners.
• Offering private, small group and/or large group counselling where needed, and addressing personal or professional challenges affecting CEOs' well-being
• Providing partners with post activity resources by the end of the retreat to act as reference points for mental health support.
• Collecting feedback to evaluate the retreat's impact on participants' well-being and identify areas for improvement in future retreats
• Report writing on the retreat sessions, outcomes, and key insights for reporting purposes and organizational learning.

What our participants will be expecting:

• Mindful Relaxation: Unwind with therapeutic treatments, guided sessions, and peaceful meditation to restore balance and promote wellness.
• Team Bonding: Engage with nature and interactive team activities that nurture solidarity in a relaxed, inspiring environment.
• Wellness Insights: Gain practical tools and strategies to support mental and emotional well-being in leadership.
• Unstructured Time: Enjoy personal moments for quiet reflection or casual networking.

Qualifications of the consultant(s).

The assignment is expected to be undertaken by a team of diverse individuals meeting the needs for this retreat. It should consist of at least a counselling psychologist and a wellness coach. 

• Academic background in social work, clinical psychology, counselling, or a related mental health field from an accredited university.
• Must be registered with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya, and or ICF Accredited, in health and wellness coaching, such as a Certified Executive Wellness Coach (CEWC), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), or Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS).
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in counselling, including crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and mental health support among senior leaders, and 5 years’ experience in working with executives, senior leaders, or professionals in high-stress environments for the wellness coach.
• Familiarity with stress management, resilience-building, and executive mental health challenges is highly valuable.
• Expertise in facilitating group workshops and one on one counselling focused on executive stress, burnout prevention, mindfulness, and emotional resilience tailored for senior leaders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to integrate mental well-being approaches with team-building activities and leadership development.
• Ability to design and implement wellness programs, workshops, and retreats that foster rejuvenation, improved mental health, and organizational productivity.