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  • Posted: Jan 10, 2023
    Deadline: Jan 23, 2023
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    HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.


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    Counselling, Debriefing and Supervision Consultancy

    DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Psychosocial support program (MHPSS)

    DIVISION: MHPSS

    HIRING MANAGER: MHPSS PROGRAM MANAGER

    SUPERVISOR: MHPSS PROGRAM MANAGER

    LOCATION: NAIROBI

    START DATE:  1ST FEBRUARY 2023

    END DATE: 31ST DECEMBER 2023

     

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    HIAS Kenya is committed to providing regular supervision and debriefing sessions to all the staff which is meant to enhance the effectiveness of staff in handling work-related stress as well as effectively deals with burnout and develop professional resilience and development.  HIAS Kenya is looking for a psychological consult to provide quality staff psychological debriefing service and related services. Specifics debriefing may include all staff debriefing, group debriefing for social workers, community workers and counselling psychologists.

    OBJECTIVES & DELIVERABLES:

    The Objectives of the consultant will be.

    1. Carry out periodic needs assessment of the MHPSS teams (Counselling Psychologists, Social workers, Community Outreach workers) and GBV teams (Caseworkers) and Protection teams (Case workers)
    2. Facilitate monthly group psychological debriefing and intervention of the MHPSS teams (Counselling Psychologists, Social workers, Community workers) and GBV teams (Caseworkers) and Protection teams (Case workers)
    3. Facilitate clinical supervision of the MHPSS supervisors
    4. On a needs basis facilitate group psychological debriefing and intervention for all HIAS staff
    5. On a needs basis facilitate group trainings for all HIAS staff on topics related to mental health
    6. Produce well−written and comprehensive reports after the sessions highlighting thematic issues discussed and recommendations

    EXPECTED OUTPUTS

           The expected key outputs are.

    1. Facilitate HIAS staff group counselling at workplace sessions that may be arranged as requested by HIAS Kenya. The group sessions are meant to assist in achieving improved stress management, dealing with burnout, peer support, personal development, and professional resilience.
    2. Upon request, carry out periodic HIAS staff needs assessment to inform on the support they need with a view to enhancing self-care practices to prevent vicarious trauma and burnout.
    3. On needs basis, facilitate group psychological debriefing and intervention for all HIAS staff.
    4. Produce well-written and comprehensive reports after facilitating group counselling sessions highlighting thematic issues that emerged and recommendations

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    • Master’s degree in clinical or Counselling Psychology
    • Formal training in clinical supervision (Certificate or diploma in supervision)
    • 3 years’ experience in providing counsellor supervision and support
    • 3 years’ experience in providing staff support (counselling at the workplace and employee assistance program)
    • Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating group interventions
    • Relevant regional and international experience providing services to NGO’s similar to HIAS

    SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

    We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process for consultancies:

    Step 1: Submit your application!

    Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.

    Step 3: Offer, consultancy agreement and background check.

    Step 4: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

    Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

    DIVERSITY:

    HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

    SAFEGUARDING:

    HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment.kenya@hias.org using the position as subject of email.

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