KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Education Counsellor will provide overall support to the teaching staff, PTA members and students by transferring counselling skills to them. Specific responsibilities include:
· Train teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in providing psycho-social support to girls in their schools.
· Facilitate establishment of school counselling programme and resources to help girls develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development
· Provide a comprehensive individual and group counselling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of girls in target primary and secondary schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A psychology/ Guidance and Counselling or social science degree from a recognized University
· Membership with a Professional counselling body
· At least 3 years’ experience in the field of counselling, training, group facilitation, supervision and/or community based psychosocial programming
· Demonstrated passion and a commitment to changing lives of others especially the girls for the better and inspires others in that passion and commitment.
· Maturity of attitude, relevant experience and personality
· Special interest, understanding, sensitivity and proven skills of working with girls and communities in Arid and Semi-Arid regions
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number 33/16 to: applications@windle.org OR Human Resource Department, Windle Trust Kenya, and P O Box 40521-00100 Nairobi.
The application deadline is Monday 10th October 2016.
This contract is initially valid for 3 months with the possibility of extension
WTK is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
