Counsellor - Training Program Lead

About the role

Onja, a social enterprise in Toamasina, Madagascar that trains underprivileged youth into software developers, is building a new mental health training program. The goal is to turn absolute beginners into competent counsellors able to provide online counselling using evidence-based methods such as CBT, with regular supervision throughout their careers. The post-holder designs the program from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Create engaging video lectures, learning activities and course content for a comprehensive counselling curriculum aimed at absolute beginners.
• Collaborate with licensed mental health professionals and subject matter experts, incorporating their experience into the course design.
• Ensure the curriculum meets industry standards and gives graduates viable routes to professional practice.
• Apply tested instructional design theories and methods.
• Define the criteria used to assess learners' performance.

Required profile

• Active professional licensure or certification as a counsellor, mental health practitioner, or a university degree in Counselling.
• At least 3 years of mental health support or counselling practice experience.
• Commitment of twelve months, with potential to renew or extend.

What we offer

• A good local salary, enough to live comfortably.
• Secure, comfortable accommodation and food provided.
• Unlimited annual leave (around 30-35 days recommended).
• 25% remote work option.
• Optional weekly Malagasy lessons.
• Visa sponsorship and sponsored flights.