1. Position Title

Psychosocial Counsellor

Direct Reports

Director of Programs

Shechen Karuna (SK) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty, strengthening community resilience, and developing the potential of vulnerable populations through holistic and community-driven approaches. SK operates across interconnected sectors including health and hygiene, education and skills, food security, economic development, and environmental protection.

On August 26, 2026, severe flash flooding and debris flows occurred along the Nepal–China border region following a glacial collapse in the High Himalayas. The resulting outburst washed away critical rural infrastructure, suspension bridges, roadways, utility networks, and water supplies across central and northern Nepal.

The districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading in Bagmati Province are among the hardest hit, leaving communities isolated and vulnerable. In response, Shechen Karuna is managing centralized response operations from its Kathmandu office to rapidly deliver non-food relief items, food rations, shelter kits, and Psychological First Aid (PFA) to affected communities.

The Psychosocial Counsellor will lead field-level mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions in flood-impacted areas. The Counsellor will provide direct Psychological First Aid (PFA), conduct screening for severe psychological conditions, deliver community psychoeducation, train emergency volunteers, and establish functional referral mechanisms with local health posts and disaster response units.

3. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Direct MHPSS Delivery & Mobile Response

Capacity Building & Volunteer Training

Psychoeducation & Community Awareness

Monitoring, Reporting, and Coordination

4. Key Deliverables & Expected Output

5. Required Qualifications & Competencies

Duty Station

Kathmandu with frequent field visit in affect areas.

2. Position Title

Response Volunteer

Project

Emergency Flood Response & Psychosocial Support

Duration

3 Months (Sep – Nov 2026)

Location

Target Flood-Affected Communities/Schools (Nuwakot / Rasuwa)

Reports To

Emergency Response Manager

The Field Response Volunteer will support Shechen Karuna’s disaster relief efforts by undergoing specialized psychosocial training, delivering school and community based psychosocial support sessions in flood impacted areas, and assisting field staff with emergency relief distribution and logistics.

1. Psychosocial Training & Capacity Building

2. Community & School Psychosocial Sessions

3. Relief Distribution & Logistics Support

4. Reporting & Field Documentation

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Note

Selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Interested candidates are requested to submit cover letter and an updated resume at [email protected] no later than September 15, 2026

https://www.jobsnepal.com/psychosocial-counsellor-response-volunteer-144036