Job Details

• Position Title:                     Psychosocial support Counselor
• Department:                        Protection
• Duty Station:                       Jowhar, Middle Shabelle Region, Hirshabelle State,  
• Project Code:                      CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40444
• Duration:                              12 months (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027)
• Reports To:                          GBV Officer
• Employment Status:         Full-time
• Application Deadline:       22 Sep 2026

Objectives Provide psychosocial support and counseling services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), ensuring emotional recovery, resilience building, and effective referral to specialized services.

Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities

• Counseling & Assessment: Conduct intake assessments to identify needs, create tailored support plans, and deliver individual and group counseling sessions for GBV survivors. 

• Community Engagement: Facilitate support groups, lead community-based psychosocial activities, and run awareness sessions on mental health, coping strategies, and GBV prevention. 

• Referrals & Capacity Building: Strengthen referral pathways to health, legal, and protection services, and train community mobilizers and case workers on psychosocial support. 

• Documentation: Ensure confidential documentation of counseling sessions, case follow-ups, and community activities.

Key Deliverables

• Monthly reporting on counseling sessions and psychosocial activities. 

• Up-to-date case files containing assessments, counseling notes, and follow-up actions. 

• Documentation of group sessions and community awareness initiatives. 

• Delivery of training sessions for staff and community mobilizers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. 

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in psychosocial support, counseling, or GBV programming. 

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered approaches, experience in individual/group counseling, and strong documentation and confidentiality practices. 

• Soft Skills: Empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust and rapport with survivors. 

• Languages: Fluency in Somali; working knowledge of English preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their complete application package, including:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter
• Academic credentials and other relevant supporting documents

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] no later than 22 September 2026.

Please attach all supporting documents in one ZIP file for review and reference. The email subject line should clearly indicate the position being applied for.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Important: This position is open exclusively to qualified candidates who are residents of Jowhar District.