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Alight Psychosocial Counselor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Alight Psychosocial Counselor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Alight Uganda looking for “Psychosocial Counselor”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before September 26, 2023.

Alight, formerly the American Refugee Committee (ARC), is an international non-profit, non-sectarian organization that has provided humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries over the last 40 years. In 2011, Alight helped nearly 2.5 million people get essential services to regain their health and take back control of their lives. Alight works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to communities of refugees and internally displaced persons in seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Iraq, Kosovo, and in the Darfur region of Sudan and is currently providing for emergency relief and recovery in Haiti.

Alight Psychosocial Counselor Jobs 2023

The Alight has published a job vacancy announcement on September 21, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Psychosocial Counselor to be based in kyangwali, Uganda.

Recruiter Alight
Position Psychosocial Counselor
Location kyangwali, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two years
Application Deadline September 26, 2023

Alight Job Vacancy 2023

Day to day Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive psychological counseling to refugees and nationals using ALIGHT’S MHPSS service provision guides and manuals.
  • Develop activity-based work plan to guide effective and efficient implementation of planned MHPSS activities.
  • Support in capacity building of staff and community-based structures on MHPSS including PFA to promote quality provision of MHPSS services.
  • Monitor regular MHPSS activities being conducted by community-based structures like CFS facilitators, peer to peer support groups, girls and women centers, CPCs, para counsellors, and school clubs and provide additional technical support.
  • Collaborating closely with other MHPSS partners and ALIGHT sector leads to strengthen referral and timely response.
  • Ensure MHPSS services are mainstream across ALIGHT protection sub sectors.
  • Provide psycho-education sessions for clients, their families and community members on a regular basis and as deemed necessary using evidence-based information.
  • Efficiently and effectively conduct follow assessments to clients who have received MHPSS services for impact analysis of services received.
  • Carry out awareness raising activities on MHPSS issues young people and adults for appropriate interventions.
  • Ensure timely and proper documentation (filing, case studies, etc.), information management and reporting on MHPSS activities is done.
  • Participate in assessment activities and coordination meeting to share information on Alight’s MHPSS intervention.
  • Ensure Alight’s Child Protection and PSEA Policies are observed and demonstrated by the community-based structures working with children in MHPSS activities.

Position in Organization:

  • JOB CATEGORY: Programs
  • DUTY STATION: kyangwali, UG
  • EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
  • SALARY SCALE: UGX 1,900,000 – 2,000,000 (Gross P/Month)
  • DEADLINE: Sep 26, 2023 05:00 PM
  • NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
  • AGE LIMIT: Not Specified

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling, Community Psychology, social work and Social Administration, Adult and Community Education and Development studies.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing tasks such as sensitizing communities on MHPSS issues, conducting assessments for MHPSS needs, planning and conducting interventions, referrals, documentation, and reporting.
  • Previous experience in trauma-based therapies specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Expressive arts, and Play therapy.
  • Knowledge and experience in Gender Based Violence case management is essential.
  • Experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
  • Prior experience working at the community level, with thorough understanding of how to precisely communicate MHPSS issues at local level with cultural considerations.
  • Fluency in Swahili and ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid license (Class A) are added advantage.

How to Apply Alight Psychosocial Counselor Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://alight.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTQz

The Closing Date: September 26, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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