Organization Description: Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP) is a UN ECOSOC-accredited think-tank and grassroot executor advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through professional social work. The organization drives cross-sectoral impact in health, livelihoods, climate action, and social inclusion, with thousands of beneficiaries across HIV/AIDS interventions, women’s economic empowerment, green campuses, and the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities and transgender communities. APSWDP holds observer status with key UN bodies (including UNFCCC, UNCCD, UNEA) and is accredited with UNEP, UNESCO MIL Alliance, and the UN Department of Global Communications.

With over 18,000 professionals trained, 50,000+ lives impacted, and solid institutional partnerships with universities and civil society organizations, APSWDP focuses on CSR projects, NGO capacity building, and SDG-aligned research and field execution. The organization champions a model of volunteerism leading to professionalism and institutional change to build resilient communities where professionals and marginalized groups co-create solutions.

Under the support of the Azim Premji Foundation, APSWDP is executing the Sanjh Project in the Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Tri-city region. The project aims to establish and run a Drop-In Centre (DIC) to support Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) / Transgender and MSM communities through psychosocial counselling, entitlement facilitation, legal aid, crisis management, and leadership capacity building.

1. Counsellor (1 Post)

● Nature of Engagement: Contractual / Project-based

● Location: Drop-In Centre, Chandigarh Tricity

Key Responsibilities

● Provide one-on-one psychosocial counselling, mental health support, and crisis intervention to individuals from Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) / Transgender communities.

● Conduct risk assessments, initial intake assessments, and follow-up counselling sessions.





● Support beneficiaries in navigating social stigma, mental health issues, family rejection, and trauma.

● Maintain strictly confidential case management records, client intake files, and progress reports.

● Facilitate referrals to specialized clinical health services, legal aid clinics, and shelter resources as required.

● Conduct thematic group counselling sessions and life-skills development workshops.

● Assist the Project Manager in preparing regular M&E; reports, case studies, and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

● Educational Background: Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Clinical Psychology, Medical & Psychiatric Social Work (MSW), Counselling, or related Social Sciences from a recognized university.

● Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in psychosocial counselling, preferably working with marginalized groups, LGBTQIA+ communities, or HIV/AIDS intervention projects.

● Key Competencies: High degree of empathy, active listening skills, non-judgmental attitude, strict adherence to client confidentiality, and strong crisis management capabilities.

Community Mobilisers (2 Posts)

● Nature of Engagement: Contractual / Project-based

● Location: Field Locations & Drop-In Centre, Chandigarh Tricity

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct daily field-level outreach and community mobilization targeting Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) across Chandigarh Tricity.

● Act as the primary link between the target community and the Drop-In Centre (DIC) services.

● Assist community members in accessing government social welfare schemes, identity documentation,



health services, and legal entitlements.

● Organize field meetings, community awareness sessions, focus group discussions, and peer networking activities.

● Identify individuals in crisis and mobilize immediate support through DIC counselling or emergency response channels.

● Maintain daily field diaries, activity logs, beneficiary tracking registers, and outreach reporting formats.

Qualifications & Experience

● Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), Sociology, Social Sciences, or equivalent experience in community development. Candidates with prior field experience working directly with community networks are strongly encouraged to apply. A person from the community (Transgender) will be given preference even if the education qualification doesn’t meet the criteria.

● Experience: 1+ years of grassroots field experience in community mobilization, public health, HIV/AIDS interventions, or social inclusion projects.

- ● Key Competencies: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong rapport-building capabilities, fluency in local languages (Hindi/Punjabi), and readiness for extensive local field travel.

General Information & How to Apply

- Location: Chandigarh Tricity (Drop-In Centre & Field Locations)
- Nature of Engagement: Contractual / Project-based

Remuneration:

Counselor: 22,000/- Monthly consolidated

Community Mobilisers: 15,000/- Monthly consolidated

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should also email their updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter detailing their suitability for the position to [email protected]

- Email Subject Line: "Application for [Position Name] - Sanjh Project"
- Application Deadline: Application should reach to us by October 29, 2026.

For details or further clarification:

Please Call, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Karamveer Singh- +919466076800 or write mail to [email protected]

📌 Counselor-1 and Community Mobilisers- 2 (Chandigarh)
🏢 Association of Professional Social Workers u0026 Development Practitioners (APSWDP)
📍 Chandigarh