Psychosocial Counsellor

Background

EQUALITY for Peace and Development Organization (EPDO) is a women’s rights Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2010 to empower women and youth at the community and policy level in Afghanistan. EPDO envisions Afghanistan as a peaceful, prosperous, and welfare state where all Afghans enjoy equal rights without discrimination. Therefore, EPDO aims to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups, especially women and youth, to enable them to represent their needs in all aspects of development. EPDO focuses on various spectrums of peace, security, livelihood, and development in Afghanistan - ranging from the salient need for humanitarian assistance, economic empowerment, and continuous development processes, to long-term projects for sustainable peace.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to project beneficiaries in Nangarhar province.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to address emotional, social, and mental well-being needs
• Support beneficiaries in coping with trauma, stress, and challenges related to poverty, conflict, or displacement
• Collaborate with project staff to integrate psychosocial support.
• Identify at-risk individuals and refer them to appropriate specialized services or healthcare providers
• Conduct community awareness sessions on mental health, well-being, and psychosocial support
• Monitor and document psychosocial activities, participant engagement, and outcomes
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure ethical standards in all interactions with beneficiaries
• Work closely with project teams to ensure holistic support to beneficiaries
• Train project staff and volunteers on basic psychosocial support and referral mechanisms
• Support development of tools and resources for psychosocial activities
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on psychosocial support activities, challenges, and lessons learned
• Ensure all activities are delivered in line with EPDO and Donor safeguarding, gender, and inclusion standards
• Perform other tasks related to psychosocial support as assigned by the Project Manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• 3–5 years of experience in psychosocial support, counseling, or community-based services
• Skills in trauma-informed care, counseling techniques, and empathetic communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
• Proficiency in Farsi/Pashto; English desirable