Jowhar-based Somali Community Concern (SCC) is looking to fill the role of Psychosocial support Counselor. With 2 - 3 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Social Affairs. The application deadline is Sep, 22 — early applications are encouraged.
Job Details
Objectives
Provide psychosocial support and counseling services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), ensuring emotional recovery, resilience building, and effective referral to specialized services.
Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities
Key Deliverables
- Position Title: Psychosocial support Counselor
- Department: Protection
- Duty Station: Jowhar, Middle Shabelle Region, Hirshabelle State,
- Project Code: CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40444
- Duration: 12 months (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027)
- Reports To: GBV Officer
- Employment Status: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 22 Sep 2026
- Counseling & Assessment: Conduct intake assessments to identify needs, create tailored support plans, and deliver individual and group counseling sessions for GBV survivors.
- Community Engagement: Facilitate support groups, lead community-based psychosocial activities, and run awareness sessions on mental health, coping strategies, and GBV prevention.
- Referrals & Capacity Building: Strengthen referral pathways to health, legal, and protection services, and train community mobilizers and case workers on psychosocial support.
- Documentation: Ensure confidential documentation of counseling sessions, case follow-ups, and community activities.
- Monthly reporting on counseling sessions and psychosocial activities.
- Up-to-date case files containing assessments, counseling notes, and follow-up actions.
- Documentation of group sessions and community awareness initiatives.
- Delivery of training sessions for staff and community mobilizers.
About Jowhar
Jowhar is the capital of the Hirshabelle State and an important agricultural center in the Shabelle valley. The city has a growing presence of government institutions and development organizations working on agricultural productivity, food security, and governance strengthening programs.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Jawhar • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda