Staff Counsellor

Provide clinical counselling support for UN personnel in South Sudan.

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Application deadline 2 months ago: Monday 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide clinical counselling support for UN personnel in South Sudan.

You have:

  • A minimum of five years’ experience in providing clinical services including Counselling, Trauma Debriefing, and Stress Management.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience working in an international and multi-cultural environment.
  • A minimum of 1,000 supervised clinical hours.
  • Additional training or certification in occupational health, staff support and traumatic/critical incident stress as well as a broad range of related fields is an asset.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain.
  • Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications.
  • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to provide psychological assistance in a critical incident? This question assesses your practical experience in crisis situations. Share a specific instance and your role, focusing on the outcome and lessons learned.
How do you approach developing stress management programs for staff? Understanding your planning and implementation skills is key here. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to ensure confidentiality in your counselling sessions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you successfully resolved a conflict within a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working in a multicultural environment. How did it shape your practice? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or techniques do you use to conduct psychosocial assessments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle high-pressure situations while managing multiple cases? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in a humanitarian setting, particularly in challenging environments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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