Psycho-Social Support Officer ( Tripoli )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa: ROLE PURPOSE: The Psychosocial Support Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy of the psychosocial activities for children and parents in Tripoli , including age appropriate recreational and resiliency activities for children and psychosocial support activities for parents.    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   PSS strategy and capacity building In collaboration with the Child Protection Adviser/Manager, design a strategy, priorities and a detailed work plan for psychosocial activities with children and parents. Adapt materials on psychosocial support, including PSS materials for parents, CFS training/guidance materials, to suit local context and priorities. Coordinate psychosocial support programming with other sectors, particularly education. Support the development and delivery of  trainings to Animators and volunteers Document best case practices and case studies Establishing and maintaining a weekly and monthly work plan which will include monitoring visits activity locations Write weekly and monthly reports Oversee PSS activity monitoring at field level and ensure the collection of quality data Share information on field-level successes and challenges with the Child Protection Coordinator   Ensure that all animators and community volunteers have signed and understood the Child Safeguarding policy Support in making referrals to local protection agencies, if concerns are raised about children by facilitators, including referral of children with special needs and recommend referrals to school counsellors or specialists, where required. Child Friendly Spaces Support the Identification of  suitable sites/location to set up Child Friendly Spaces Ensure constant and transparent communication and collaboration with relevant community structures and leaders Supervise and manage the performance of all CFS animators Support and coach Child Friendly Spaces Animators in managing the CFS and the development of quality children’s activities in the CFS Ensure quality and minimum CFS/protection standards are implemented and respected in all CFS sites that are supervised by the CP officer Coordinate the participation of CFS Animators at CFS Trainings Organise monthly meetings with CFS Animators, to share lessons learned and exchange experiences Ensure that CFS materials are ordered and delivered to the CFS in a timely manner Ensure that all CFS prepare and implement an appropriate weekly activity plan Psychosocial Support for Parents Adapt materials on psychosocial support for parents and tips for parents Together with the child protection adviser/manager, design and implement psychosocial activities for parents Child Resiliency Support the integration of child resiliency programming in community-based and education activities. Support the implementation of the children’s workshops and of the parent and caregiver meetings, in conjunction with the animators, and provide support when needed.    Together with the child protection adviser/manager, work on the adaptation of monitoring and evaluation tools for the children’s resilience programme and ensure that data is collected as required. Summer Programs Support development of relevant programming and sites for summer programs for children and youth Engage with communities, children and youth on programs Ensure summer activities are implemented in line with Save the Children’s standards and child protection strategyAccountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency PPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on December  30th  .                 The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrt@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.