Psychosocial Community Facilitator

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

• Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time.
• The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

1. PSS & Stress Management Support

• Facilitate basic stress management and group PSS sessions for livelihood and agriculture clients
• Support life-skills activities such as problem-solving, communication, and emotional regulation
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment during sessions
• Use participatory and culturally appropriate methods

2. Integration with Livelihood Activities

• Coordinate with livelihood and agriculture trainers to integrate PSS elements into training
• Support group discussions related to stress, resilience, and coping linked to livelihoods
• Encourage peer support and social cohesion among participants

3. Community Engagement

• Mobilize and follow up with livelihood participants for PSS activities
• Support awareness sessions on well-being, self-care, and positive coping strategies
• Assist in identifying vulnerable participants who may need additional support

4. Psychological First Aid & Referrals

• Provide basic Psychological First Aid (PFA) when needed, in line with training
• Maintain confidentiality and respect clients’ dignity at all times

5. Monitoring & Reporting

• Keep simple attendance records and activity reports
• Share feedback and challenges with program lead

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology
• 1-2 year relevant experience in community-based programs, livelihoods, protection, or PSS
• Communication and reporting skills
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English
• Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage
• Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process.

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.