PSS Co-Animator* 4 (Expected)
Interested candidates are requested to send the following to hr@dpna-lb.org mentioning “Co-animator – Expected” in the subject:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
This Job is open until May 28, 2023, CoB.
IMPORTANT:
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- Eligible candidates are invited to apply the earliest possible as we are screening applications on a rolling basis.
PROJECT TITLE: Enhanced Psychosocial Skills and Knowledge for Children and Community Members (Expected)
PROJECT OBJECTIVE: At risk children, caregivers, and community members in the Old City of Saida have enhanced psychosocial skills and knowledge reflected in the attitudes, feeling of safety, and wellbeing.
Project Outcomes:
- Support at-risk children and caregivers by strengthening positive coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, as well as coping with specific stressors through a set of community-based and focused PSS, and emotional support sessions.
- Promote positive parenting knowledge and skills among caregivers allowing them to play a positive leading role in shaping and directing the experiences and opportunities of children’s learning, growth, mental and physical health, psychosocial wellbeing, and development.
- To advise, inform and enhance child support protection services through awareness on GBV, referral system/protection services for caregivers, community members, and CP capacity building sessions for local CSOs in the Old City of Saida.
The co-animator will be responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of sessions.
Key Responsibilities of the Co-Animator:
- Collaborate with the animator to define session goals, objectives and desired outcomes;
- Assist in designing session agendas, activities, materials to ensure they align with the session’s objectives;
- Ensure the availability of all necessary resources for the sessions, such as materials;
- Prepare and distribute pre-session materials;
- Assist in outreaching children through mapping and assessing to attend PSS activities;
- Assist in registering and enrolling children in PSS activities;
- Ensure activities run in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of the project;
- Ensure that all activities are done in an appropriate, accessible, and safe location in line with minimum child-friendly standards;
- Attend all required internal and external training and meetings properly;
- Document all necessary feedback and provide regular monitoring reports to the CP Officer and/or Assistant and/or partner FP on the progress of children and youth;
- Ensure a daily proper recording of data (# of children, adults participating, activities delivered);
- Ensure effective engagement of children with disabilities in the PSS activities;
- Promote and ensure the Children’s participation in all activities;
- Ensure Do No Harm approach;
- Undertake all other duties that may be requested by the line-manager and that are compatible with the job;
- Respect and abide by the Child Protection, Code of Conduct, and PSEA Policy with colleagues, children, and caregivers;
Requirements for the position (Criteria):
- Minimum of High School graduation, preference will be given to Bachelor;
- Minimum of 1-year of work or volunteering experience in a related field;
- Manages time and priorities, meets deadlines;
- Knowledge in child protection;
- Cooperates and contributes to achieving goals;
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Flexibility and readiness to work during weekends and/or holidays (if needed);
Required training for the position:
- Safe identification and Referral Training
- Mental health training
- Facilitation skills and child friendly space
WORKING HOURS: This is a part-time position requiring approximately 4 working days per week (4-6 hours per day).
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
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