Counsellor

SOS Children's Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation,supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health, and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people in alliance with a diverse range of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children through a zero-tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers, children, young people, and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relationships are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness of our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the position of Counsellor at Small Group Homes Gandaki.

Position: Counsellor

Required No: 1

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities

• Provides guidance in the overall development of young people; this includes supporting young people through proper counselling and helping them to overcome their weaknesses and resolve problems with their peer group and others.
• Assesses the special educational requirement of individual youth and make
• arrangements for support; this includes maintaining regular contact with teachers to follow up on the academic progress and timely monitoring of the youth's academic performance.
• Organises classes on enhancing self-esteem and builds awareness of mental health through different extra curriculum activities like debate, and other activities.

Qualification, experience and skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with at least a second division and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience or six months of Psychosocial Support (PSS) training, along with self-learning and experience in attending workshops and seminars related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Alternatively, a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least a second division, along with a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in psychological counselling and one year of relevant work experience.
• Good communication skills in English and Nepali, with proficiency in computer applications.
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience working with children and young people will be an added advantage.
• For the above-mentioned position, candidates must be Nepali citizens below 35 years of age.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates (including an equivalence certificate from the relevant government agencies if the studies were completed at a non-Nepalese educational institution), a copy of the Citizenship Certificate, a passport-size photo, and the Employment Application Form (mandatory document to be downloaded from https://www.sosnepal.org.np/careers) to cv.gandaki@sosnepal.org.np by 5:00 p.m., 14 August 2026.

Source: Samadhan