The Gender Based Violence (GBV) Psychosocial Counselor will support the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, and will be responsible for the provision of quality case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors.
In addition, the GBV Psychosocial Counselor will support training of partners and community health workers to respond to cases of GBV across Turkana West and Central and ensure
effective referral for survivors of GBV.
effective referral for survivors of GBV.
This includes providing ongoing training and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services are available and utilized.
The Psychosocial Counselor will provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities
Requirements
- Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology; a Master degree is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
- Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
- Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
- Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
- Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
- Willing to work in a hardship area.
- Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of Turkana language will be an added advantage
Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers
To apply please go to http://www.rescue.org/careers and search for Name of the position.
Please apply on or before May 23, 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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