Career Counselor (2 positions)
Only Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications will be shortlisted.
Interested applicants are required to submit their CVs to [email protected] with the subject line "Job Application - Career Counselor".
Career Counselors provide individual and group career counseling/job search coaching to participants to help them make informed career decisions; explore occupational choices; prepare for an effective job search and connect with part-time, internship and fulltime employment opportunities. Career Counselors administer the cooperative education program and design/conduct wide career education programs and courses. He/she may also be involved in job development, marketing and coordination of Career Services recruitment services such as an on-line job listing service, career fairs, on campus interviews, resume referrals and special career events.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help participants.
- Determine appropriate assessments and interventions required to assist participants.
- Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate in career counseling/job search coaching sessions.
- Teach and coach participants in self-directed job search strategies.
- Engage participants in use of library and on-line resources for researching employers and current employment opportunities.
- Develop and conduct career and job search workshops.
- Promote recruitment services and engage participants in participating in the on-line job listing service, resume referral, on-campus interviews, career fairs, information sessions and other career events.
- Assist with and/or coordinate logistical and administrative details for career fairs, graduate fairs, job listing service and special career events.
- Provide job search assistance
- Conduct planned programs for outreach to participants and employers to advertise and promote Career Services.
- Provide other counseling and administrative support as required to accomplish the mission and goals of Career Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: First University Degree in Human Resources, Career Development, Organizational Development, Coaching or any related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in career counseling. Experience in NGOs and international organizations would be considered a major plus.
- Languages: Advanced in oral and written English and Arabic communication.
- Computer Skills: Excellent command of Microsoft office applications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of career counseling theory and job search methodology;
- Ability to administer and interpret career assessments;
- Ability to create, develop and conduct career education programs;
- Ability to develop strategic alliances with the academic and employment community;
- Understanding of labor market trends and the legal and ethical issues regarding counseling, student records and employment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to multi-task and work in a team setting;
- Openness to working with refugees as well as with Lebanese beneficiaries;
- Respect and promote SIF’s Policies and procedures;
- Maintain confidentiality with team and with beneficiaries;
- Ability to coordinate team activities fairly and efficiently.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon