Job Summary

The counselor is responsible for: undertake case management, undertake individual case assessments and prepare intervention plans, provision of counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy services for children in conflict with law, children on the move, children on the street, trafficked and sexually abused children, and their families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required. Besides, cooperate with the project team in preparing and implementation of discharging and post discharge (integration) follow-up activities until client successfully integrate into the community.

Job Requirement

Education: MA/BA in Social work, Sociology, Psychology or any other related field of social science.

Experience: 4/6 years of relevant work experience preferable in an NGO environment

Competency Requirements

• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;

• Ability to communicate effectively with target groups, staff and other stakeholders, and promote a team approach in the area program office to successfully implement project and the organization’s mission;

• Good conceptual understanding of human behavior and tolerate cultural diversity and ensure confidentiality of his/her client

• Able to operate basic computer skills, report writing skills; excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Firm in gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory

Language skills: Amharic and English

Duty station: Dire Dawa Area Program Office

How to Apply

Submit your CV, Copies of all supporting documents/credentials in person to the Forum on Sustainable Child Empowerment (FSCE) Head Office, located around Gurd Shola area, next to Beshale Hotel, at NGO Building 5th floor, to the FSCE Administration and Finance Department or via email: info@fsc-e.org or through post: P.O. Box 9562, Addis Ababa. For further information, contact Tel. +251118333926/28 Dire Dawa (calling at +251-25-119-696)

• Closing date is 10 working days after the announcement date.

• Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.