Safe House Psychoscocial Counsellor

Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non- political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general. Currently the organization is operating in four regions SNNPR, Oromia, and Amhara National Regional States and Tigray Region. 

WE-Action envisions “Envision a Gender Just Ethiopia”.

WE-Action is currently looking for competent, qualified, and interested female candidates.

Note: – WE-Action has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and other forms of gender-based violence.

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for the position of safe house psychosocial counsellor for Finoteselam Field Office.  

Description of the Position

• Salary: As per the organization’s scale

• Reports to: Field Office coordinator

• Number of positions: 1 (One)

• Employment Type:  Full time

• Duration: Four Month

• Required Applicant: Female only

General Duties and responsibilities 

• The safe house psychosocial councilor provides a comprehensive support to individuals who have experienced violence. The role of the councilor involves both case management and psychosocial counseling to ensure, emotional healing and overall well-being of the survivors. 

• The position requires a compassionate, patient and impartial and confidential approach to work with survivors of GBV

• Develop and implement individualized safety plan and case management plan for each survivor.

• Refer clients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary, in line with the available local referral pathways, to ensure effective and efficient case management process.

• Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and maintain and update

• Conduct regular follow-up of cases registered.
   
• Ensure survivor center approach during case management.
   
• Provide direct support and care for adult survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescent, and girl child survivors of GBV, including counselling and case management.

• Ensure all documentations on reported cases and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

• 2years of experience in GBV case management and counseling. 

• NGO work experience preferable. 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of GBV: Possess a strong understanding of gender-based violence, including its causes, dynamics, and survivor-centered approaches. Familiarity with international standards, guidelines, and best practices in GBV prevention and response is essential.

• Case Management Skills: Proficient in providing comprehensive case management services to GBV survivors, including conducting assessments, developing safety plans, coordinating services, and providing emotional support. Ability to apply trauma-informed care principles and maintain survivor confidentiality.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with survivors, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members. Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Gender Sensitive: understand gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive service provision.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV in person to Finoteselam back side of West Gojjam Zone Finance Office  or through the following email: solomon.b@we-actionethiopia.org / fiker.a@we-actionethiopia.org  for more information  0918533829 within the specified time frame.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information

Name of the position you have applied for

Summary of your qualifications and experience

Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.