Psychotherapist Consultant

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About the Programme

The Girl Generation (TGG): Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C Programme, (TGG-ALM) is a consortium led by Options Consultancy Services, and includes Amref Health Africa, ActionAid, Orchid Project, Africa Coordination Centre for Abandonment of FGM/C and University of Portsmouth. It works closely with the Population Council’s Data Hub, the programme’s data and measurement arm. The programme envisions a world where girls and women can exercise their power and rights and have expanded choice and agency and be free from violence, including FGM/C.

The programme includes two consortia working in close collaboration. Options leads a consortium including Amref Health Africa, ActionAid UK, Orchid Project, ACCAF and University of Portsmouth to implement the ‘Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C. Population Council is implementing ‘The FGM/C Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the Africa Led Movement to end FGM/C’.

The programme is currently being implemented Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Position

Options is seeking a certified psychotherapist consultant with extensive experience of working therapeutically with survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cut (FGM/C) or survivors of other forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The engagement will be for a total of four (4) days comprising residential Survivor Leadership Training of Trainers (SLToT) for Female Genital Mutilation/Cut (FGM/C) Survivors. The training will be held in Kenya in the month of June 2024 and will include Survivors from Senegal, Somaliland, Ethiopia and Kenya.

Summary Purpose and Objective of Role

The Consultants shall:

• Work closely with the Lead Consultant to develop the training agenda and relevant materials/resources as may be required.
• Co-facilitate a 4-day workshop, in collaboration with the Lead Consultant and lead on all psychosocial/mental health related topics e,g (Emotional Well-being, Self-care etc).
• Provide professional and confidential well-being services (direct individual and group counselling support) to survivors of FGM/C, grounded in the Africa Led Movement (ALM) holistic, survivor centred Do No Harm approach.
• Ensure that Survivor stories are captured in a supporting and validating environment, with a specific focus on the emotional wellbeing angle, and provide appropriate safeguarding and psychosocial support.

Deliverables

The consultants are expected to complete and submit the following deliverables;

• Physical presence at, and co-facilitation during, the 4-days training.
• Physical presence at, and provision of psychotherapy services during, the 4-days training.
• Participation in debrief meetings and preparation of report summarising outcomes and recommendations.
• Support participants in developing self-care plans (provide at least two samples).

• Advance degree in an applicable Psychotherapy discipline.
• Receipt of supervised applied Psychotherapeutic training.
• Demonstrable experience as a psychotherapist.
• Expertise in prevailing evidence-based protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at boosting compliance with interventions.
• A flexible, empathic, and receptive approach to psychotherapy.
• Highly proficient in English language (written and spoken). French language or is an added advantage.
• Strong commitment to the values and approaches of TGG-ALM Programme, including a strong commitment to the Do No Harm framework, safeguarding, girl-centred approach, survivor leadership, participation, gender equality, and the end FGM/C and other forms of gender-based violence.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork.

Desirable Qualities, Skills, and Experience

• Previous experience working with feminist organizations/CSOs in East and West Africa regions.
• Understanding of the end FGM/C movement situation, challenges and trends prevalent in Africa.
• Familiar with a wide range of therapy approaches and programmes

Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:

• CV and a letter of interest for the assignment.
• A detailed technical proposal, with budget, clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Terms of Reference and including but not limited to the following;

a) Consultants/company profile.

b) Demonstrated previous experience in similar assignments and qualifications outlined in this ToRs.

c) A financial proposal.

• Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 14 May 2024.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing May 20th 2024.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other Information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya (Kenya nationals are encouraged to apply).