Counsellor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

LEVEL: L-04

JOB POSITION: Officer

FUNCTIONAL POSITION: Counsellor

Location- Nuwakot

REPORTS TO: Project Officer

EFFECTIVE FROM-TO: 01/03/2026 to 31/12/2026

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical standard and quality in service
• Psychological assessment of persons with mental health condition and psychosocial disability, including detailed assessment of the cases with severe mental health issues
• Develop intervention plans for persons who require basic psychosocial support.
• Provide counseling services to the beneficiaries and follow-up. 
• Support in rescue and reintegration in collaboration with the outreach workers of the emergency care service centers when needed.
• Carry out orientation to care givers on promoting psychosocial wellbeing and providing support.
• Provide support during humanitarian response as and when required.

Documentation, database management and reporting

• Prepare and maintain systematic records and database of the beneficiaries including all counseling sessions ensuring confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports in the standard template to the supervisor.

Awareness, Sensitization, and community intervention:

• Support in development of awareness materials for community awareness programs.
• Coordination and collaboration with community stakeholders and carry out awareness on mental wellbeing and suicide prevention. 
• Support municipalities and health facilities to develop and implement mental health and psychosocial support programs.
• Support in resource mapping and providing linkages to available services and resources.

Capacity development

• Support and build capacity of Community Campaigners on reporting, documentation, social mobilization etc.
• Coordinate for capacity development of SHG members and advocacy groups

Safety and Security

• Ensure safety & security during project implementation in collaboration with team.

Safeguarding

• Ensure that all children, adults and vulnerable people who are reached by the project are safeguarded to the greatest extent possible.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of the organizational Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures in collaboration with team/central office/ safeguarding focal person.

Any other task assigned by the organization relevant to your experience and requirements for the projects.

Click on the link below to apply:

Application Form

 Note:

       1. Eligible candidates with disabilities, women and from the local area are encouraged to apply.

       2. We are committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or any other form of harm. All shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with KOSHISH’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct and will undergo appropriate safeguarding checks   

KOSHISH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.