Reporting to the Welfare Manager ,the job holder will offer counselling to company employees and their dependants within the company’s Estate, Factories and Departments.

Key Responsibilities
The job holder will:
Offer counselling services to employees and their dependants as required.
Assisting the Welfare team in creating awareness and coming up with strategies of managing substance and drug abuse within the company’s villages and schools.
The job holder is expected to work closely with medical team as situation demands.
In liaison with the Welfare Manager and Unit Managers, support Gender initiatives through training gender and village committees.
As a champion, support peer counsellors through training and empowerment programmes
Offer guidance and support to employees living with disabilities in the company
Compile monthly reports for submission to the Welfare Manager.

Minimum Requirements
Degree in counselling or psychology
5 years experience working in a busy counselling environment in a similar role
The job holder is required to have comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act, Children’s rights, People with disabilities, substance abuse, Sexual Offences Act and other Kenyan laws with respect to child/family welfare and child protection.
Must be computer literate
Excellent communication skills ( oral and written)
Good organising and planning skills with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Must be a team player.

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of these positions, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, current & expected remuneration, names and addresses of three referees.

Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for should reach us not later than 26 February 2015 and be addressed to:

Human Resource Director
P O Box 223 – 20200
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted