Girl
Effect, is an organisation working to break the cycle of inter-generational
poverty. We do this by investing in programmes for girls, connecting girls to
each other to amplify their voices, and brokering access to the critical assets
girls need. We drive behaviour change by harnessing media in innovative ways
and building social networks to shift girls perceptions of themselves and how
others value them.
Effect, is an organisation working to break the cycle of inter-generational
poverty. We do this by investing in programmes for girls, connecting girls to
each other to amplify their voices, and brokering access to the critical assets
girls need. We drive behaviour change by harnessing media in innovative ways
and building social networks to shift girls perceptions of themselves and how
others value them.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title:
TEGA Counsellor
Location: Abuja
Department: Safeguarding, Other
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Title:
TEGA Counsellor
Location: Abuja
Department: Safeguarding, Other
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Job
Description
Description
- We’re
looking for a consultant to work with us as we help provide TEGAs
(Technology Enabled Girl Ambassadors) in Nigeria with a counselling
service to support their emotional wellbeing throughout their engagement
as researchers for Girl Effect. - This
is a consultancy contract for an initial duration of 3 months. - Once
the service is set up and running for 3 months – to test its validity and
value added to the experience of TEGAs – we then hope to continue the
support if the pilot goes well and may possibly extend and replicate for
an additional 9 month period. - The
counselling service will include two components: - Regular
sessions with all TEGAs face-to-face (ideally once a month) - On
demand one-to-one support through a phone service provided at a
pre-established time (ideally once a week).
Deliverables
- Initial
proposal with articulation of TEGAs needs and the approach chosen to
adequately address them - Induction
meetings with relevant staff members of Girl Effect and partners working
on TEGAs - Consultations
with TEGAs to better understand their needs - Finalized
proposal and activities work plan - Implementation
of the activities - Support
the evaluation of the pilot - Final
report with an overview of the activities conducted (i.e.. Number of
sessions, number of face-to-face/telephone sessions); the main themes /
issues raised by the TEGAs but without names or details; any learning for
Girl Effect & implications for support provided to TEGAs. and
recommendations for scale up.
Important
Note:
Note:
- The
consultant will be required to outline a clear approach to confidentiality
and to explain this to the TEGAs on first meeting them. - In
most instances, we would expect the boundaries of confidentiality will be
such that no information discussed within the counselling sessions will be
disclosed to an external third party without the consent of the TEGA. - However,
the counsellor must also explain how they would respond if the TEGA
disclosed a situation of abuse or harm and how they would act to ensure
the best interest of the child or young person who is at risk. - Within
the confidentiality agreement, Girl Effect would expect to be informed if
any instances where our staff, partners or operations had caused harm or
abuse so that we could take appropriate action to ensure our duty of care
to the TEGAs and others affected by our work.
Skills
and Experience Required
and Experience Required
- Professional
training in counselling, social or psychological services - Previous
experience in providing counselling and psychosocial support to young people,
in particular girls - Ability
to listen - Have
good overall communication skills - Ability
to work autonomously, planning and running support sessions - Knowledge
of the Northern Nigeria context - Knowledge
of Hausa Language
Application
Requirements
To apply, please include the following in your application:
Requirements
To apply, please include the following in your application:
- CV
- A
proposal of maximum two pages outlining the following: - Your
experience as counsellor - Your
individual approach to counselling and psychosocial support - How
you view clients and how you envisage to structure counselling for TEGAs - The
importance of confidentiality and ethical behavior in working with TEGAs - An
estimated budget
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application
Deadline: 25th
August, 2017.
Deadline: 25th
August, 2017.
