MHPSS Counsellor

Hiring Organization / Company Name: IRC (International Rescue Committee)

Location: Logar – Khoshi District, Afghanistan

Application Deadline: 15 November, 2025

About the Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global non-profit dedicated to responding to humanitarian crises and supporting individuals as they recover from war and disaster. IRC has provided services in Afghanistan since 1988, focusing on livelihood, child protection, health, education, and recovery in some of the country’s most challenging areas.

Job Summary:
The MHPSS Counsellor will provide individual and group counseling, coordinate psychosocial programs, support community mental health interventions, and collaborate with health teams to deliver quality mental health services in IRC clinics and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions for clients in IRC Clinics.
• Develop psychosocial activities, organize awareness and community mobilization campaigns.
• Support in designing and delivering trainings and workshops.
• Assist with creating publicity materials and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to the MHPSS Supervisor.
• Engage with communities to promote MHPSS activities and preventive interventions.
• Support in writing monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Coordinate referrals and assist in information collection.
• Collaborate in surveys, data collection, and assessments related to mental health and psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate with teams to identify and reduce risk factors affecting community mental health.
• Adapt activities and interventions to meet the needs of diverse groups including children and women.
• Maintain compliance with IRC standards of conduct and safeguarding policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, Midwifery, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ professional experience in clinical psychology, educational psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related fields.
• Proven skills in effective communication and facilitation.
• Prior experience in the humanitarian sector, especially MHPSS programs, preferred.
• Knowledge of counseling and community mobilization techniques.
• Experience in report writing and program monitoring.
• Fluency in local languages (Pashto, Dari) and ability to communicate in English.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Access, internet).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement.
• Ability to initiate and facilitate group interventions.
• Analytical and organizational abilities for data management and reporting.
• Commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and safeguarding standards.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary as per IRC Salary Scale 9B.
• Full-time contract up to December 2025, with possibility of extension.
• Inclusive work environment supporting female professionals.

How to Apply:
➤ Apply Here: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Logar-Afghanistan/MHPSS-Counsellor_JR00000910

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