Background:
This position is responsible for providing clinical counseling to children who have undergone trauma in Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kasulu district, Kigoma region. The post holder will be responsible for managing a Safe Healing and Learning Centre (SHLC) which will provide psychosocial support and care to children, recreational and social emotional learning activities, basic trauma relief activities, non-formal literacy and numeracy activities, and basic parenting support activities.
IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Child Counselor
Location: Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
Reporting to: CYPD Manager
Specific duties:
• Identify and provide counseling to, children who have experienced trauma.
• Manage one of IRC SHLC’s in Nyarugusu Camp where counseling activities, psychosocial support services and informal educational services will be provided.
• Manage q Child Protection Officers (CPO) in running the Centre, overseeing the development and implementation of a psychosocial program (implemented by the CPO and 6 incentive social workers)
• Manage the program budget in close collaboration with the CYPD Manager.
• Deliver effective psychosocial support and care training to CPO and incentive social workers.
Requirements:
• Diploma in social work or relevant social science with at least 1 years relevant work experience; OR at least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with children and youth, and especially vulnerable youth desirable.
• Basic IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
• Swahili and basic English skills required. French a plus.
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
Snr Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box 259
Kasulu
Email: Joel.Bitwale@rescue.org
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, November 21st 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is responsible for providing clinical counseling to children who have undergone trauma in Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kasulu district, Kigoma region. The post holder will be responsible for managing a Safe Healing and Learning Centre (SHLC) which will provide psychosocial support and care to children, recreational and social emotional learning activities, basic trauma relief activities, non-formal literacy and numeracy activities, and basic parenting support activities.
IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Child Counselor
Location: Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
Reporting to: CYPD Manager
Specific duties:
• Identify and provide counseling to, children who have experienced trauma.
• Manage one of IRC SHLC’s in Nyarugusu Camp where counseling activities, psychosocial support services and informal educational services will be provided.
• Manage q Child Protection Officers (CPO) in running the Centre, overseeing the development and implementation of a psychosocial program (implemented by the CPO and 6 incentive social workers)
• Manage the program budget in close collaboration with the CYPD Manager.
• Deliver effective psychosocial support and care training to CPO and incentive social workers.
Requirements:
• Diploma in social work or relevant social science with at least 1 years relevant work experience; OR at least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with children and youth, and especially vulnerable youth desirable.
• Basic IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
• Swahili and basic English skills required. French a plus.
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
Snr Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box 259
Kasulu
Email: Joel.Bitwale@rescue.org
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, November 21st 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Child Counselor : Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
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