Overview
Busara is recruiting a hybrid Psychosocial Support Officer in Kenya for short-term work supporting sensitive field research and participant safeguarding.
Full job description
The role monitors participant wellbeing, provides immediate psychosocial support, prepares field teams, maintains referral and incident records, and supports trauma-informed fieldwork.
Requirements & qualifications
Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of psychosocial support, safeguarding or related experience in Kenya, strong English and Kiswahili, and knowledge of ethical referral and confidentiality practices.
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Verified on the employer's live Lever job page on 2 September 2026; title, location, work type and direct application route were visible.
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