facilitator

Purpose of PSS programs

The Psychosocial Support Facilitator has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out psychosocial support activities with vulnerable children. PSS activities will be carried out in line with individual organization and interagency guidelines.

The intention of this position is to build the resilience of vulnerable children through Psychosocial Support activities. The Facilitator implements the activities in a manner that leaves considerable positive impact on the children.

Main Tasks

1- Planning and implementation responsibilities:

• Facilitators will commit to attend all training required before the implementation with a max absence 10 % (First two days are mandatory)
• Implement the sessions on a periodical manner and evaluate each session with the children
• Revise sessions according to each feedback/evaluation and constantly adapt approaches and exercises with the PSS trainer's approval.
• Promote and ensure children participation in all activities.
• Ensure that all activities are done in an appropriate location in line with minimum standards.
• Document all necessary feedback and provide regular monitoring report to the PSS trainer on the progress of children.
• Ensure that all children and caregivers are aware of any Feedback and complaint mechanism.
• Refer cases of children when needed.
• Ensure any specific organization assessment tools are implemented where applicable

2- Facilitation responsibilities

• Ensure the use of good facilitation skills that make the children feel comfortable and enhance their participation and personal development.
• Ensure that children are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
• Positively interact with children and encourage them to express their needs and ensure their safety.
• Ensure participation of children in the program in a non-discriminatory as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach.
• Provide all material needed for each activity.
• Respect and Abide to the organizations internal code of conduct and child protection/safeguarding policy.

3- Reporting and Referring

• Report any medium/high risk cases to the child protection technical officer who will then refer to the appropriate agencies
• Update child protection technical officer of any new developments to the cases referred.

5- Other duties:

• Represent War Child Holland, when requested and is necessary.
• Provide needed information during operational and financial audit during audit of projects.
• Attend and participate in local and capacity building events as needed
• Be available to attend and participate in trainings.
• Work within a team and have a professional and ethical attitude towards all involved
• Use feedback provided by PSS trainers to improve practice
• Attend and participate in reflection meetings when needed

Profile of PSS Facilitator:

• Minimum requirement for reading and writing skills (to be able to read and understand the content)
• 18+/23+ years of age depending on the target group (working with parents and adolescents 23+ is required)
• Previous experience as facilitator is a plus
• Preferably, facilitators should be from the community
• Should be motivated and flexible
• Should have good communication skills
• He or she should have basic knowledge of child protection and should be a good model for children
• Proof of good behavior should be provided, if available. 
• At least two references should be provided (former employer, first job: reference from other source such as school or community leader)