Vacancy Notice
Psychosocial Counsellor / MHPSS Technical Supervisor
Deliver survivor-centred psychosocial counselling to flood-affected people and provide technical supervision, mentoring and quality assurance to deployed Barefoot Counsellors.
Cooperation Society Nepal (CSN), in partnership with Caritas Nepal, invites applications from qualified and passionate Nepalese citizens for immediate appointment to the following short-term, field-based positions under the Bhotekoshi Flood Response Programme.
Key responsibilities
- Direct Psychosocial Support: Deliver survivor-centred, confidential counselling to flood-affected individuals, families, and vulnerable groups (children, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and bereaved families).
- Technical Supervision: Provide technical guidance, mentoring, case consultations, and quality assurance to deployed Barefoot Counsellors.
- Capacity Building: Orient frontline staff on Psychological First Aid (PFA), Protection, Child Safeguarding, GBV principles, and PSEA.
- Referral Coordination: Establish service pathways and facilitate safe, confidential referrals for clinical mental health or specialized protection support.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain secure, non-identifiable monitoring records and submit routine progress reports in line with Caritas/CSN safeguarding standards.
Qualifications & skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, or Social Work with professional counselling credentials (Master's preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in psychosocial counselling, MHPSS supervision, or emergency response settings.
- Competencies: Strong skills in PFA, trauma-informed care, technical supervision, referral coordination, and safeguarding principles.
- Language: Fluency in Nepali (essential); knowledge of English and local dialects spoken in Nuwakot/Rasuwa is an advantage.
Child protection & safeguarding
CSN and Caritas Nepal strictly adhere to Safeguarding, Child Protection, and PSEA policies.
How to apply
Send your updated CV/Resume and Cover Letter to:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 010-561001
- Address: Co-operation Society Nepal (CSN), Bidur-4, Battar, Nuwakot
Due to the emergency nature of the flood response, applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately upon publication. Shortlisting and recruitment will begin right away, and positions may be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
CSN and Caritas Nepal are equal opportunity employers. Women, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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