Psychosocial Support Counsellor (PSS)

About the Role

Royal Heritage Health Foundation is dedicated to fighting poverty and achieving social justice through education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods across Nigeria and The Gambia. We are currently seeking a compassionate and driven Psychosocial Support Counsellor (PSS) to join our team in Zamfara State. In this vital role, you will champion our mission by delivering essential mental health and protection services to vulnerable populations, particularly survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), adolescent girls, and women in the community.

• Provide confidential individual and group counselling sessions to survivors of GBV, tailoring support for vulnerable groups including adolescent girls, child survivors, and persons with disabilities.
• Conduct psychosocial and participatory activities, such as Focus Group Discussions, for adolescents, youths, and women.
• Facilitate engaging life skills training sessions and lead community sensitization and GBV awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with case workers to conduct routine follow-ups, ensuring the general wellbeing and safety of GBV survivors.
• Utilize established referral pathways to connect survivors with essential services and humanitarian actors.
• Maintain proper documentation, activity reports, and contribute to the development of monthly and quarterly work plans.
• Participate actively in team review meetings to evaluate program impact and enhance service delivery.

• Bachelor degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in program implementation and psychosocial support within CBOs, NNGOs, or INGOs.
• Must be a female indigene of Zamfara State.
• Fluent in Hausa and relevant local native languages.
• Strong communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, maintain composure in stressful situations, and operate as a strong team player.
• Essential computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet navigation.
• Deep commitment to the aims, values, and principles of Royal Heritage Health Foundation.

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, diverse, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and capacity building.
• Direct exposure to meaningful, high-impact humanitarian work.

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