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Tenders are invited for Contracting a Psychosocial Support Counselor in the Southern Hebron Governorate QADER Community Development Foundation Tender Description (Contracting a Psychosocial Support Counselor in the Southern Hebron Governorate) Introduction QADER Community Development Foundation is an independent, non-profit Palestinian civil society organization established in 2008 in Bethlehem. The organization operates through a dual-track approach focused on empowering and protecting children, women, and youth with disabilities from all forms of marginalization, discrimination, and disability- and gender-based violence. At the same time, it works to align social, institutional, and policy environments with the principles of Disability Inclusion and Leaving No One Behind in Palestine. Through this dual approach, the Foundation seeks to enhance the meaningful and effective participation of children, women, and youth with disabilities in all aspects of life and ensure their full access to rights in accordance with local laws and international human rights standards. The Protection Program is one of QADERs main programs. It aims to reduce all forms of discrimination, marginalization, violence, and inequality faced by children, women, and youth with disabilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, while ensuring their safe and equitable access to protection services, particularly services addressing disability- and gender-based violence. To achieve this objective, the Foundation implements its interventions through a comprehensive approach that includes psychosocial support services, community awareness activities, case management, and coordination with actors within the protection system and civil society organizations to ensure beneficiaries can access all necessary services. Objective of the Assignment QADER Foundation seeks to contract a Psychosocial Support Counselor in the southern Hebron Governorate to ensure the implementation of Protection Program interventions. The purpose of the assignment is to implement Protection Program activities in the southern West Bank, specifically in the towns of Al-Dhahiriya and As-Samu, including institutional coordination with local organizations and stakeholders, conducting psychosocial needs assessments for target groups, providing individual and group psychosocial support and counseling services, delivering community awareness activities, managing cases and coordinating referrals to specialized services, ensuring proper documentation of interventions according to approved procedures, and contributing to the development of effective partnerships within the case management system. Scope of Work Psychosocial Assessments of Beneficiaries · Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk assessments using approved tools to identify individual and family needs. · Coordinate high-risk cases with the Program Manager. · Implement appropriate interventions according to procedural guidelines, including immediate referrals to relevant organizations and programs within QADER Foundation. · Develop individual intervention plans and clear follow-up mechanisms. Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services · Provide group psychosocial support sessions aimed at strengthening coping skills and resilience among beneficiaries. · Deliver individual counseling sessions based on individualized intervention plans. Community Awareness Workshops · Contribute to the development of awareness materials on topics covered during awareness sessions. · Conduct awareness sessions for local communities on protection issues, gender-based violence, and disability inclusion. Documentation and Reporting · Enter beneficiary and intervention data into approved electronic and paper-based systems and forms. · Prepare periodic reports covering implemented activities, challenges, and key achievements. Coordination with Local Institutions · Build positive working relationships with local institutions. · Participate in local coordination meetings to ensure complementarity of interventions and information sharing regarding cases. · Contribute to establishing effective and smooth referral mechanisms between the Foundation and partner organizations. Timeframe and Expected Level of Effort · Contract duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension. · Expected workload: 3 working days per week throughout the contract period. Required Qualifications and Competencies · Bachelors degree in Psychology or Social Work, with advanced specialized training in counseling. · Minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling and psychosocial support. · Experience in case management approaches. · Knowledge of national protection systems addressing violence, protection service providers, and national referral systems for women and children. · Knowledge of local laws concerning women, children, and persons with disabilities, as well as relevant international human rights conventions. · Skills in planning, organization, and community work management. · Experience in organizing and facilitating awareness sessions and workshops on protection issues. · Strong written communication skills in Arabic; proficiency in English (written and spoken) is considered an asset. · Skills and experience in designing and facilitating training workshops are considered an added advantage. · Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. · Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Application Process Interested applicants should complete the application form by visiting the designated link for the position of Psychosocial Support Counselor in the Southern Hebron Governorate. To complete the application, applicants must send their CV and academic certificates to: Procurement@qader.org The CV must include: · Relevant professional experience. · Academic qualifications. · Copy of identification document / ID card. · Contact details for three references. Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, 21 June 2026. The email subject line must read: Psychosocial Support Counselor Applicant Name as indicated in the application form, and an updated CV must be attached. Please note that incomplete applications or failure to comply with the application instructions will result in rejection of the application. For inquiries, please contact: Email: Procurement@qader.org Telephone: 02-2749767 Selection Process · Review of submitted applications and verification of compliance with required qualifications, skills, and competencies. · Personal interview. · Reference checks. · Contracting. QADER Foundation is committed to equal opportunity principles for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, or disability. The Foundation strongly encourages persons with disabilities and women to apply. Service Location: Gaza Strip [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders
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