Outreach Facilitator - CP (Bekaa)

Application Process:

All interested candidates shall apply throughout the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/child-development/outreach-facilita...

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

ROLE DIMENSION / DESCRIPTION

1- Facilitate project’s implementation

Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to engage them about the project interventions and agree on their contributions in order to ensure sustainability

Network with local NGOs, municipalities, schools, community centers, and communities

Collect data for the mapping of available educational, health and protection services available.

Identify potential beneficiaries to the relevant project’s programs as per the criteria set

Disseminate information related to services for Syrian refugees based on the mapping

Distribute leaflets with early learning, education, health and protection services available to Syrian and Lebanese children in Bekaa

Establish Child Protection Committees jointly with support from the team leader

Mobilize communities to participate in social cohesion events at the end of each project cycle

Participate and collaborate in other activities (recreational, psychosocial, awareness and non-formal education) conducted in the center when needed

Support committee members and parents to prepare peer to peer sessions and share their knowledge with other parents

Attend training and capacity building opportunities

Conduct Protection and other information parenting sessions targeting parents with support from refugee outreach volunteers with support from team leader

Refer cases in line with existing inter-agency referral mechanisms and internal WV guidance.

Build positive relationships with children on the street, they need our care , concern and protection

Give children the care, education and development they deserve. Support professional and comprehensive intervention services for street children.

Strengthen the child’s family bonds.

Conducts regular visits to the families of the street children in their communities and establish links with them.

Gain the trust of the families through the visits.

Fieldwork care and monitoring of street children met during Mobile Units in different rounds.

II- Ensure children’s safety and protection

Identify referral cases to case management agencies, FPSS and other service providers.

Identify key protection issues or threats affecting children and communities and raise them to portfolio manager, and EiE and Outreach Coordinators.

Identify and referral of children in need of tailored support to specific institutions/service providers (health services, other NFE programme, PSS services)

III- Handle tracking, reporting on activities and filing

File all project means of verifications (MOV) including attendance sheets, pre/post-tests, minutes of meetings, and evaluation documents are in place.

Enter project related MOV into the system.

File and archive specific forms for referrals and weekly reporting are taking place while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness.

File in the Referral Tracking sheet on a monthly basis

File all important records and correspondences related to the PSS/Life Skills classes

4- Perform other duties as required

Handle logistics responsibilities as necessary

Facilitate the rehabilitation of the determined locations (Painting, procurement of needed material, bathroom renovation, etc.)

Arrange for meals/snacks during the PSS/Life Skills activities

Safety and Security responsibilities

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager

HEA responsibilities:

Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented after coordination with Project manager

Other duties:

Attend and participate in local and international capacity building events as needed

Attend and participate in spiritual nurture events and other organizational events Perform other related tasks as required by the Project Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor degree in a social development related field, ( psychology, sociology, social sciences/humanities, specialized education or social animation) is preferable
• Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing.
• Good written and spoken English. Knowledge or Arabic language is necessary.
• Candidates must have skills in working with people of all ages and social groups;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of responsibility
• High integrity in social interactions
• Preference to candidate with field experience in Bekaa region
• Excellent communication, reporting, and pro-active negotiation skills
• Skilled at working with local communities and authorities
• Understanding of policies concerning Child Protection
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with thorough knowledge of Arabic and English
• Willing to travel within the region approximately 60% of time
• Knowledge of the psychosocial guidelines and approaches related to emergency context (MHPSS IASC guidelines, PFA principles, etc.).
• Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards.
• One year experience in a similar related job
• 85% field work and 15% Office work.
• Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
• Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster