Counsellor Job Vacancy in Nepal 2025 – The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal (GWT-N), the operational arm of The Gurkha Welfare Trust UK, is seeking a qualified Counsellor to join its team at the Residential Home in Shivadhara, Dharan. Established in 1969, GWT is a leading charitable organization supporting ex-Gurkha veterans and their communities across Nepal.
✅ Position: Counsellor
📍 Location:
Residential Home, Shivadhara, Dharan, Nepal
🎓 Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (Diploma or Bachelor).
- Minimum 2 years of proven counselling experience (individual/group sessions).
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct tele-counselling via digital platforms.
🛠 Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular in-person counselling sessions for residents (1–3 times per week).
- Provide tele-counselling support to GWT staff when required.
- Ensure strict confidentiality & ethical standards in all interactions.
- Coordinate with Residential Home management for scheduling sessions.
- Deliver mental health counselling sessions for staff during training.
📌 For detailed duties, please review the official Terms of Reference (ToR).
💰 Remuneration & Contract:
- Consultancy fees on an hourly basis, based on qualifications & experience.
- One-year contract (with a 3-month probation period).
- Renewable annually, subject to performance and organizational needs.
📅 Application Deadline:
Sunday, 05 October 2025
👉 [Click here to apply online]
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal is an equal opportunity employer.