PSS Facilitator

Main responsibilities:

1. Planning and implementation,

• Facilitators will commit to attending all workshops required before the implementation, with a maximum absence of 10 % (The first two days are mandatory).
• Implement the sessions in a periodical manner and evaluate each session with the caregivers.
• Revise sessions according to each feedback/evaluation, and constantly adapt approaches and exercises with the Psychosocial Support Technical officer follow-up.
• Ensure that all activities are done in an appropriate location in line with minimum standards.
• Ensure that all caregivers are aware of any Feedback and Complaint Mechanism.
• Ensure any specific organization assessment tools are implemented where applicable.

1. Facilitation,

• Ensure the use of good facilitation skills that make caregivers feel comfortable and enhance their participation and personal development
• Ensure that caregivers are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
• Ensure participation of caregivers in the program in a non-discriminatory, and gender-sensitive appropriate approach.
• Respect and Abid by the organization's internal code of conduct and child protection/safeguarding policy.

1. Reporting and referral

• Report any medium/high-risk cases to the child protection technical officer who will then refer them to the appropriate agencies
• Submit monthly reports to the PSS technical officer, and any other report when requested.

1. Other duties

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

Profile of PSS Facilitator with caregivers:

• University degree in sociology, psychology, or any other related fields
• 24 years of age and above.
• Have experience working with parents and ideally be a parent themselves.
• They should be emotionally mature, empathic, and comfortable working with groups.
• Should show competency during the TOF.
• Preferably, facilitators should be from the community.
• Should be motivated and flexible.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Proof of good behavior should be provided, if available.
• At least two references should be provided (former employer, first job: reference from other sources such as school or community leader).