Community Engagement Daily Workers - Baalbek

CESVI is an Italian secular and independent humanitarian organization, founded in Bergamo (Italy) in 1985 and operative in Lebanon since 2001.From 2001 until 2011 CESVI focused its effort in the livelihoods sector. Since 2013 it has been responding to the spillover of the Syrian Crisis in the country through emergency interventions in favour of vulnerable refugee and Lebanese families. CESVI is currently working in the Livelihood and Education Sector. CESVI is currently implementing the project “Education for Future - Phase 2” in Baalbeck (BBH). The project aims at improving participation in protected and inclusive educational pathways for boys and girls in BBH area, with a focus on the most vulnerable, therefore supporting national institutions in ensuring the right to education and well-being of all children, with and without disabilities (OG). The project will target 2 public schools located in BBH areas with minor rehabilitations, provision of equipment and furniture and support to the school population. Such support aims at improving retention and protection space and will be extended to out of education children and their parents, by improving awareness on the importance of education. CESVI foresees to implement an awareness campaign as part of the project, targeting both caregivers and children – the latter mainly OOS/OOE.

SAFEGUARDING: CESVI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. CESVI commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records check or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance

The community engagement daily worker will support the implementation of education and child protection activities in Baalbek.  The selected candidates will reach out to children and families, ensuring out-of-education and out-of-school children and children with learning difficulties and disabilities are targeted. Candidates might be contacted at different stage of the project implementation, as the campaign is expected to take place during several time slots. They might be considered also for future vacancies in similar roles.

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RESPONSABILITIES: 

• Reach out to vulnerable families in the targeted areas for awareness sessions, information sessions and vulnerability assessments.
• Implement awareness and information sessions according to the needs of the beneficiaries
• Refer children/families to requested services according to the interagency guidelines
• Participate in campaigns organized by CESVI and implementing partners.
• Ensure that all activities are in line with CESVI’s child safe guarding principles
• Ensure that outreach activities are in line with the project’s targets and objectives
• Record information as per guidelines received
• Report high-risk incidents and/or challenging situations and bottlenecks to the education coordinator
• Tasks are assigned to be conducted either on a daily base of during several days, as per instructions of the Education Coordinator. Payments are calculated based on the number of days worked. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or relevant experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience in Community Engagement/Outreach
• Previous experience of work in diverse communities
• Previous experience in providing awareness sessions and information sessions to vulnerable communities.
• Previous experience in working with children in similar activities, following safeguarding measures and applying child protection minimum standards.
• Deep understanding of the local context
• Knowledge of pathways for accessing education and risks connected to education drop out

OTHER SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data collection tools, including Kobo/ODK/ONA/survey123 or other relevant tools
• In addition, applicants must be skilled in the use of Spreadsheets, Word processing, calendar, e-mail and data entry. They should also be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to establish positive relationships with people at all levels; to show sensitivity and integrity.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Organizational Skills: Be able to develop and respect work plans, to manage time effectively, to meet deadlines and plan field visits.
• Active Listening Skills: be able to listen carefully and make informed decisions, without giving false expectations.
• Social consciousness: be socially aware of the socio-economic situation of their area and how it can affect their work.
• Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills: be able to clearly articulate information.
• Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust.
• Personal Attributes: Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity to needs of vulnerable populations
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and to follow instructions

DESIDERABLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Previous experience working in Bekaa and Baalbek Area