Staff Counsellor NOC at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Staff Counsellor NOC.
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-33--2012
Contract Type: SSA
Duration: 11 Months
Location: Abuja

Job Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Staff Counselor who will under the technical guidance of the UNICEF HQ Senior Staff Counselor, the operational supervision of Chief of Operations and the input from Human Resources, Staff Association the Staff Counselor develop and implement a staff wellbeing programme aimed at attending to the psychosocial needs of UNICEF staff and management as well as reinforce healthy work practices. This work is done from the preventive and curative perspective at the individual, team and organizational levels in UNICEF Nigeria.

Minimum qualification & competencies

• Advanced University Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology or a related mental health profession.
• Additional training in evidence based trauma treatment modalities as well as a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, family counseling, training, stress management.
• Minimum five years of national and especially international work experience in staff support, mental health, cross cultural communications, counseling, and related areas, preferably gained within the UN system or international development/humanitarian aid sector.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other UN Language desirable.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Awareness of the need for Self-Care and personal Counseling; prudence in adhering to professional boundaries
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Application Closing Date
9 October 2012

How To Apply
If you are interested in any of this position and meet the requirement, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned /PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (Please Download Here) to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Tuesday,  09 October 2012.

Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.