PSS counsellor (Mobile Unit)
2026-07-04        Kandahar       Full Time        15
Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: According to the AOAD salary scale
Vacancy Number: AOAD-HR-005
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Kandahar Province with travel to all the Districts (Mobile Unit)
Organization: Accessbility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD)
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience in health services or disability programs.
Contract Duration: Short-term (6 months)
Gender: Male/Female
Education: A.BA degree in psychology related field.
Close date: 2026-07-04


About Accessbility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD):

AOAD (Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled) is a national disability-led organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under license number 956. The organization works to advocate for the rights and meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. AOAD promotes equal access to health, education, social services, and community participation, and supports initiatives that strengthen the dignity, empowerment, and well-being of persons with disabilities across Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

Roles and Responsibilities

· Develop field activities plan in close coordination with project Supervisor.

· Assessing and identification of children, women and girls for psychosocial support in targeted communities

· Schedule and conduct field meetings with CDC heads, Women leaders, Parents and other target beneficiaries

· Keeping a detailed account of the client's mental health history.

· Conduct psychosocial redeveloped training plans in target communities

· Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral cases and case management which need further PSS support or other services.

· Provide context related PSS support at the individual, family, and community members.

· Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.

· When needed work in close collaboration with faith leaders and others relevant authorities to create and implement psychosocial activities in the centers and the communities.

· Maintain records, with adherence to data protection policy and confidentiality principles, of clients’ information.

· Uphold ethical principles in all aspects of work, including maintaining and adhering to the recommended treatment protocol, maintain and processing of persona data, confidentiality, and obtaining of consent for any data transfer (on the need to know basis)

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· Supporting social mobilizers to conduct awareness sessions to the project beneficiaries

Any other project related task assigned by project supervisor.

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Job Requirements:

Roles and Responsibilities

· Develop field activities plan in close coordination with project Supervisor.

· Assessing and identification of children, women and girls for psychosocial support in targeted communities

· Schedule and conduct field meetings with CDC heads, Women leaders, Parents and other target beneficiaries

· Keeping a detailed account of the client's mental health history.

· Conduct psychosocial redeveloped training plans in target communities

· Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral cases and case management which need further PSS support or other services.

· Provide context related PSS support at the individual, family, and community members.

· Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.

· When needed work in close collaboration with faith leaders and others relevant authorities to create and implement psychosocial activities in the centers and the communities.

· Maintain records, with adherence to data protection policy and confidentiality principles, of clients’ information.

· Uphold ethical principles in all aspects of work, including maintaining and adhering to the recommended treatment protocol, maintain and processing of persona data, confidentiality, and obtaining of consent for any data transfer (on the need to know basis)

·  

· Supporting social mobilizers to conduct awareness sessions to the project beneficiaries

Any other project related task assigned by project supervisor.

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Female candidates are required to have a Mahram in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Islamic Emirate for work in the designated work area and only the transposition cost and food allowance will be paid for the Mahram

Submission Guidelines:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications through the link provided below. Please complete all required fields and upload your updated CV along with the requested information through the form.

Applicants must ensure that all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete applications or submissions sent through other channels will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test or further assessments as part of the recruitment process.

To apply please follow the link bellow:

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Submission Email:

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