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    Psychosocial Counselor at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)

    Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)
    Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) Nairobi, Kenya

    4 days ago

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    Full time
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    Kituo Cha Sheria - "KITUO" is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region.

    It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.

    PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELOR- FORCED MIGRATION PROGRAMME (REF)
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Coordinator, Forced Migration Programme, he/she will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

    Assessing the mental health status of refugees and producing a data base
    Providing individual counseling, support groups or group psychotherapy
    Collaborating closely with legal officers in terms of case management and follow-up of clients
    Providing training for non-clinical staff regarding trauma-related issues and self-care strategies
    Sensitizing refugee communities regarding trauma and empowering them to develop own strategies to overcome consequences of war and violence
    Providing training for and supervising community members working as lay-counselors
    Program development including proposal and report writing and financial monitoring
    Advocacy and networking with partnering organizations


    Qualifications& Skills:
    Bachelor's degree in Clinical Counseling or Psychology or a related A master's degree in a similar discipline will be an added advantage
    Proven knowledge and experience in providing technical support to MHPSS
    Three (3) years of professional experience in working with survivors of war, political violence and torture, preferably in an NGO
    Experience in the participatory development of community-based
    Very good command of Kiswahili and English, oral and
    Knowledge of refugee-related (legal) issues is an
    Strong communication and interpersonal & intercultural
    Registered with the Kenya Counselling and Psychological
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