MHPSS Counselors

2026-11-17 Paktika Full Time 20

Job Location:	Paktika
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per AWRO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	AWRO-PKA-AHF-26-09
No. Of Jobs:	10
City:	Barmal, Dila, Gomal, Sar Rawzah, Surobi, Turwo, Urgun, Waza Khwah, Yahya Kheil and Yusuf Kheil district of Paktika Province

Organization:	Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO)
Years of Experience:	At least 2 years of experience in NGOs humanitarian projects
Contract Duration:	8 Months
Gender:	Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology or related field or diploma with additional two year of work experience
Close date:	2026-11-17

About Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO):

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

Job Descriptions:

The MHPSS will provide psychosocial support services to individuals and communities affected by stress, trauma, displacement, or crisis, improving mental well-being and resilience in line with humanitarian and protection standards.

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The PSS Counselors will carry out the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Provide individual counseling sessions to PLW and children experiencing distress or trauma.

• Conduct group counseling and PSS sessions for community members, especially women and caregivers.

• Deliver trauma-informed care, ensuring dignity and sensitivity in all interventions.

• Conduct mental health screenings and psychosocial assessments to identify needs.

• Identify and refer cases requiring advanced psychological or psychiatric care.

• Facilitate community-based PSS activities such as support groups and educational sessions.

• Provide basic mental health orientation to CHWs, including recognition of symptoms and referral pathways.

• Conduct mental health and well-being education sessions in the community.

• Educate PLW and caregivers on coping with stress and anxiety, mental health during and after pregnancy, and child and family well-being.

• Provide psychological first aid to individuals in immediate distress.

• Participate in case discussions and coordination meetings with the health and MHNT teams.

• Ensure that PSS services are accessible, inclusive, and respectful of cultural and social norms.

• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all PSS sessions and activities following ethical standards.

• Support the teams with other health and nutrition-related activities.

• Any other tasks as related to the position or assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology or related field or diploma with additional one year of work experience.

• Minimum two years of work experience.

• Good knowledge of mental health conditions, counseling techniques, psychosocial first aid, and MHPSS principles.

• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions and identify cases needing specialized mental health care.

• Familiarity with national health and MHPSS guidelines.

· Preference will be given to candidates who have previous working experience with Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT), as this experience is considered highly relevant and important for the position.

· Familiarity The Project targeted areas which are Barmal, Dila, Gomal, Sar Rawzah, Surobi, Turwo, Urgun, Waza Khwah, Yahya Kheil and Yusuf Kheil district of Paktika Province is preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (MHPSS Counselors - AWRO-PKA-AHF-26-09) in the subject line. Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process.

Email : hr@awro.org.af