Staff Counsellor in The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Abuja

Contract
Staff Counsellor
in The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Abuja


Industry
Government

Specialization
Administration & Office Support

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
5 - 7 years

Application Deadline
Tuesday
Job Description
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.

Job Summary:
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Staff Counsellor who will under the technical guidance of the UNICEF HQ Senior Staff Counsellor the operational supervision of Chief of Operations and the input from Human Resources, Staff Association the Staff Counsellor develop and implement a staff well being 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 Counselling 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 counselling training, stress management. -
Minimum five years of national and especially international work experience in staff support, mental health, cross cultural communications, counselling 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 Counselling prudence in adhering to professional boundaries - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

How to apply:
If you are interested in any of these positions and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post ( s) and a scanned /PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html.
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.



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