About AAR Japan: Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is an international non-government organization (NGO) based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1979 as an organization with no political, ideological, or religious affiliation, we aimed to extend emergency and long term support to the people in need of help. Since 1979, we have operated in over 60 countries and areas, and currently active in Japan and other 16 countries.http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/english/
Period: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Kakuma Refugee Camp
Starting Date: September 2016
Main Objective: The counselling specialist will make a visit to our 5 target secondary schools in the Kakuma Refugee Camp to carry out the psycho-social counselling for students. In addition, counselling specialist is expected to have counselling training workshop for teachers.
Reporting: Programme Coordinator, Head of Office
Specific Duties
・Make a visit to 5 secondary school on the appointed day and conduct Counselling
・Keep daily record for students who come to consultation
・Prepare and conduct Counselling Training Workshop for teachers
・Prepare and develop progress reports on monthly basis
・Monitor and Evaluate teachers of 5 secondary schools
・Liaise with stakeholders including UNHCR and other international and national NGOs
・Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisors
Essential Requirement
・Complete Professional Psycho-Social Counselling course
・University degree in social science, phycology, and/or education
・At least 5 years of experience in counselling
・Good operational knowledge of Microsoft Office in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
・Proficient in spoken an written English and Kiswahili
・Strong motivation to be a part of an humanitarian organization
Knowledge and skills
・Experience working with international NGO is an asset
・Strong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders and problem solving skill
・Culturally sensitive and high level of diplomacy and tact
・Security awareness and management relevant to sensitive security environment
・Ability to work both independently and as a part of team
・Excellent interpersonal and time management skills Jk
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your CV and motivation sheet ONLY to below email address
kakuma_aar_recruit@aarjapan.gr.jp
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.