Child Counselor : Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
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.
