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- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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The successful candidate will support the personal, social and emotional development of the girls, provide guidance and mentorship, address their welfare needs, and promote their safety, dignity and well-being.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Counselling Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Work, Education or a related field.
At least two years of relevant experience in counselling, mentorship or working with adolescent girls.
Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development, girls\' empowerment and child protection.
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and psychosocial support.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and counselling skills.
Good report-writing and record-management skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Personal Attributes
Mature, firm, compassionate and responsible.
Approachable, patient and empathetic.
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to build trust and positive relationships with adolescent girls.
A positive female role model with a passion for girls\' empowerment.
Proactive, organised and results-oriented.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide guidance, mentorship and basic counselling support to adolescent girls.
Support girls in developing self-esteem, confidence, leadership and responsible decision-making skills.
Facilitate sessions on adolescent development, menstrual hygiene, personal grooming, life skills and healthy relationships.
Monitor the emotional, social and personal welfare of girls within the school environment.
Identify girls facing personal, social or emotional challenges and facilitate appropriate support and referrals.
Promote child protection, safeguarding and the prevention of abuse, exploitation, harassment and gender-based violence.
Organize and facilitate mentorship and girls\' empowerment activities.
Engage parents, guardians, school representatives and other relevant stakeholders on matters affecting girls\' welfare and development.
Maintain confidential records of counselling sessions, welfare cases and programme activities, and prepare regular reports.
Uphold the organization\'s safeguarding policies, confidentiality standards and code of conduct, and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Remuneration
The position offers a gross monthly salary of Kshs. 30,000.
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@italgloballtd.com using the position as subject of email.
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