Volunteer Behavioural Counsellor at Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Preferably female)

Position: Volunteer Behavioral Counsellor

Reports to: Head of programs.

Job summary

This is an interesting opportunity for a counselor to practice her/his training in an exciting environment. The successful candidate will offer phone-based counselling and referral services as well as in-person follow ups of SGBV cases.

 Responsibilities and duties

• Offer phone-based counselling services to violence survivors.
• Triage cases and support referrals.
• Maintain logs of both incoming and outgoing calls.
• Follow up cases to the different protection agencies.
• Train caregivers on radio.
• Writing and submitting periodic reports to the head of programs.
• Adhere to all NIGEE policies including policies on child protection, safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, procurement and financial management.
• Any other duties as may be assigned to assist the organisation meet its objective.

Qualifications and experience

• Education:  Form 4 Grade C- and above; Certificate in Psychological Counselling from a recognised institution. Prior training on GBV an added advantage.
• Experience:  At least one years’ experience in handling SGBV cases, prior experience working with adolescent girls and young women preferred.
•  Competencies: Fluency in English, Dholuo and Swahili; good communication and interpersonal skills, good organisational skills, pleasant, collegial in conduct, confidential, able to write reports, ability to multi-task and willing to work long hours to meet deadlines without additional financial compensation
• Terms of employment: Voluntary position; engaged in 3 monthly cycles.