Volunteer Position at Shatila Center

Job Announcement for a Volunteer Position at Shatila Center.

General Description:

The National Institution of Social Care and Vocational Training known as Beit Atfal Assumoud are looking for a Volunteer to work within the Multi-Service Community Center (MAKANI) located in Nahr El Bared Camp, Shatila Camp. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for delivering capacity building training workshops for youth and adolescents and reach out for beneficiaries in the assigned camps.

Background on the Organization:

The National Institution of Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT), known as Beit Atfal Assumoud, is a humanitarian, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization, and it is not related to any political or religious groups, working within the Palestinian refugee community in Lebanon. NISCVT's multi-services contribute to the development of the Palestinian community in Lebanon. By addressing the needs of the family with gender-balanced projects, NISCVT aims at empowering the individual, supporting the community resiliency, and preserving the national identity. NISCVT programs reach out Palestinian refugees in camps and gatherings around Lebanon through 13 centers. Ten of these centers are located inside the refugee camps while two are outside the camps, in the surrounding areas. Targeting male and female children, youth, adults and elderlies, NISCVT programs include sponsorship, education and health, cultural and recreational activities, in addition to professional mental and social intervention. NISCVT also reaches local underserved Lebanese communities living in and around the camps.

About the Project

This position is under the project titled STEP: Skills Training and Empowerment for Palestinian Youth, which is led by Right To Play – Lebanon in partnership with UNICEF – Palestinian Programme.

STEP Project: The Skills Training and Empowerment for Palestinian Youth – STEP is contributing to building adolescents and youth’ skills and education which are relevant to the new market opportunities through a play-based life-skills, career guidance, job readiness, and employability package.

The STEP Project targets vulnerable and school dropout adolescents and youth who will develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, while also addressing their specific learning needs and interests. Also, it will stem from a rights-based, integrated, child-centered approaches to reach Palestinian young people, aged 14 to 24 with a package that promotes their learning, upskilling their vocational training and accessing job opportunities.

The project is implemented within Palestinian 7 Camps and 3 Gatherings: Beirut: Shatila, North Lebanon: Nahr El Bared, South Lebanon: Saida: Miyeh ou Miyeh and Ein El Hilweh, & Tyre: Burj El Shemali, Rashidieh, El-Buss, Maachouq, Chabriha, Jal El Bahr.

Location: Shatila

Duration: June 2024 - 31st Dec 2024 renewable based on performance & availability of fund

Type of Contract: Part-Time

Salary: 100 USD

Responsibilities

The Volunteer will be under the direct supervision of the Field Worker. The incumbent will be working for 9 hours per week and will be responsible to:

• Coordinate the outreach, identification, selection and registration of beneficiaries for different activities of the project

• Participate in trainings conducted by Right To Play or the CSO

• Support the Field worker in coordinating training sessions to all beneficiaries (youth and adolescents) on skills development

• Coordinate the proper logistics for the training sessions in coordination with the field worker

• Validate the attendance of beneficiaries in the sessions using the tools provided by the CSO and Right To Play

• Document project’s activities through videos and photos

• Foster a supportive learning environment conducive to personal and professional development.

• Ensure compliance with Beit Atfal Assumoud relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the management team aiming at developing the center work.

Qualifications

• Be aged 18-24 years

• Relevant Certification

• Residing in Shatila & or Naher Al-Bared Palestinian Refugee Camps is a must

• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic

• Previous experience in field work is an asset

• Good computer skills (Microsoft, Google workplace, surveys)

Deadline for Application: June 24th , 2024

Application form:

https://forms.gle/FaMNUqsgaGBZMZbt6