Psychosocial Counsellor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to project beneficiaries in Nangarhar province.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to address emotional, social, and mental well-being needs
• Support beneficiaries in coping with trauma, stress, and challenges related to poverty, conflict, or displacement
• Collaborate with project staff to integrate psychosocial support.
• Identify at-risk individuals and refer them to appropriate specialized services or healthcare providers
• Conduct community awareness sessions on mental health, well-being, and psychosocial support
• Monitor and document psychosocial activities, participant engagement, and outcomes
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure ethical standards in all interactions with beneficiaries
• Work closely with project teams to ensure holistic support to beneficiaries
• Train project staff and volunteers on basic psychosocial support and referral mechanisms
• Support development of tools and resources for psychosocial activities
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on psychosocial support activities, challenges, and lessons learned
• Ensure all activities are delivered in line with EPDO and Donor safeguarding, gender, and inclusion standards
• Perform other tasks related to psychosocial support as assigned by the Project Manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• 3–5 years of experience in psychosocial support, counseling, or community-based services
• Skills in trauma-informed care, counseling techniques, and empathetic communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
• Proficiency in Farsi/Pashto; English desirable

• Interested candidates are invited to send their applications (CV and Cover letter in one PDF file) by email to admin@epdo-afg.org  
• Please write the position title and VA# in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.