Counselling Specialist at Association for Aid and Relief Japan (AAR Japan)

Main Objective: 

The counselling specialist will make a visit to secondary schools in the Kakuma/Kalobeyei to carry out the psycho-social counselling for students. In addition, counselling specialist is expected to have counselling training workshop for teachers.

Specific Duties

• Make a visit to secondary schools on the appointed day and conduct Counselling
• Keep daily record for students who come to consultation
• Prepare and conduct Counselling Training Workshop for teachers
• Prepare and develop progress reports on monthly basis
• Monitor and Evaluate teachers of secondary schools
• Liaise with stakeholders including UNHCR and other international and national NGOs
• Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisors

Essential Requirement

• Complete Professional Psycho-Social Counselling course
• University degree in social science, phycology, and/or education
• At least 5 years of experience in counselling
• Good operational knowledge of Microsoft Office in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in spoken an written English and Kiswahili
• Strong motivation to be a part of an humanitarian organization

Knowledge and skills

• Experience working with international NGO is an asset
• Strong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders and problem solving skill
• Culturally sensitive and high level of diplomacy and tact
• Security awareness and management relevant to sensitive security environment
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of team
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills