Koinonia Community is seeking to fill the position of a Psychosocial Counsellor for the Tabasamu la Mama Project, as detailed below:

Job Title: Psychosocial Counsellor
Positions: 1
Reporting Line: Project Team Leader

Purpose

To provide effective and professional psychosocial counselling and protection interventions for women transitioning from street situations under the Tabasamu la Mama Project. The position ensures that the psychological wellbeing, protection, dignity, and holistic care of all project participants are upheld in line with Koinonia Community policies, national standards, and a results-based management framework.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, formulate client cases, maintain accurate records, and ensure strict confidentiality.
• Provide professional individual and group counselling to women from the streets, addressing trauma, grief, violence, substance use, and emotional distress.
• Gather relevant psychosocial information on project participants and share appropriately with the multidisciplinary team to support holistic interventions.
• Use collected data to develop effective psychosocial interventions and promote best practices.
• Strengthen and implement the psychosocial support program to address participant and staff needs.
• Prepare and submit counselling and psychosocial reports to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely implementation of psychosocial activities in line with project work plans.
• Prepare and facilitate psychosocial topics and sessions for staff capacity building and participant life-skills development.
• Provide technical guidance on psychosocial interventions to staff and partners in line with Kenya Government standards.
• Support protection interventions, including gender-based violence (GBV) response, safeguarding, and referral mechanisms.
• Conduct home visits, shelter visits, and field follow-ups to assess participant situations and develop appropriate responses.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government departments, NGOs, health facilities, and referral partners.
• Identify and facilitate referrals to appropriate institutions for cases beyond the scope of Koinonia Community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology  or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Diploma or professional certification in Counselling or Psychosocial Support is required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional body (e.g. KCPA) is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with women from street situations, survivors of violence, or other vulnerable populations.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, GBV response, and referral systems in Kenya.
• Computer literacy is a must, including working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience in capacity building and facilitation of community-based trainings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in a similar role.

Terms of Employment:

• I year Renewable consultancy contract
• Probation period for the first 3 Months