Consultant - Career Counsellor

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Job Description

In this context, the Consultant – Career Counsellor will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst and overall supervision of Country Programme Manager (WEE), to support in the management of programme activities and coordinate with relevant team members, including the operations team, implementing partner organisations and government officials, to ensure successful implementation of Programmes.

Job Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the designated areas of MP, and connect with the students on a one to one basis in gauging interest amongst  young women in STEM; 
• Identify job opportunities for women passing out of ITIs and Polytechnics from the program districts and cascade the information to the beneficiaries and support them make up there mind and pursue;
• Provide career guidance and counselling to the beneficiaries enrolled in the program;
• Conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized strategy to motivate them towards career in STEM;
• Provide psycho-education to beneficiaries and their families, to nudge them towards career in science and its potential advantages in the long run;
• Provide psychological support and counseling services to beneficiaries and their families,who are experiencing social,emotional and psychonlogical issues;
• Provide family support when needed;
• Facilitate group discussions and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team;
• Conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed;
• Organize community, group discussions and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team in pursuing career in STEM;
• Raising awareness on the economic benefits of STEM career in schools and colleges;
• Attend and contribute to the weekly supervision meetings;
• Ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals;
• Provide support to our programme team in the implementation of activities under their work plan;
• Develop course material and provide technical expertise to the implementating partner, Head Held High Foundation, if requried;
• Deliver trainings and supervision on STEM to various partners and providers;
• Assist in performing other tasks as requested by the Programme Analyst- WEE, UN Women India, MCO;
• Prepare briefing notes and updates on the status of women in STEM Madhya Pradesh, particularly on issues of skilling and employment, there interest, appetite and challenges;
• Any other duties assigned by Supervisors from time to time. 

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum masters degree in Psychology /Social Sciences/ Development Studies with atleast 1 year of progressive experience in the area of counselling and/or working with community and programme will be an additional advantage; 3 years of experience would be considered in lieu of Master's degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in counselling , community coordination and interaction, capacity building.
• Experience of working in the UN System is an asset.
• Experience in the thematic area of women’s economic empowerment will be an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Hindi and working knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

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