Counsellor at the TAMAR Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

The TAMAR Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a gender justice responsive project supported by Justice for All (J4A) Programme of the Department for International Development (DFID), UK to provide holistic and high quality medical and psychosocial services to victims and survivors of sexual assault in Enugu State.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Counsellor

Location: Enugu

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assessment, case management, counselling, referral and follow up services at all times to clients.
• Provide initial crisis intervention counselling to clients as requested and needed.
• Provide support to the client during medical examinations and other procedures as requested.
• Work with the client to develop a plan for her next steps that is in line with her own choices, available options, and existing situation,
• Provide basic support and guidance to family members to help them provide ongoing support to the clients at home and during the recovery process, according to the situation.
• Provide support where feasible to clients requesting support for legal follow up.
• Conduct follow up with relevant service providers to which referrals were made.
• Help to monitor quality of service provision through regular feedback from clients and their families on services provided through feedback session, surveys, and other activities.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

• A university degree in counselling, psychology, social sciences or related field
• At least 3 years experience in the direct provision of counselling or psychosocial support services to clients of gender-based violence, or alternatively adults & children in similar circumstances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of providing quality service delivery for clients of gender-based violence in various settings and circumstances.
• Experience engaging constructively with diverse groups of stakeholders at all levels in a participatory, inclusive manner to address issues that may be viewed as sensitive or controversial with respect to traditional socio-cultural beliefs and practices.
• Excellent listening and observation skills; ability to create a space of trust, support, respect, and confidentiality with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with different groups and stakeholders in strengthening referral pathways and coordination, and raising awareness about GBV.
• Basic computer skills (word, excel, email, etc.).

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2014.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent stating expected salary, with CV and copies of credentials attached in word document or PDF to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for job interview and successful candidates should be ready to start work immediately.