Outreach Facilitator - Bint Jbeil

PURPOSE OF POSITION We are seeking a very dynamic and well-organized person to assist the Project, using professional social skills to achieve the objectives, and to seek the optimal solutions for each child in the project. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: ROLE DIMENSION / DESCRIPTION End Results Expected TIME SPENT 1- Facilitate project’s implementation Projects activities are implemented as per the developed action plan 60% Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to engage them about the project interventions and agree on their contributions in order to ensure sustainability Network with local NGOs, municipalities, schools, community centers, and communities Map available educational, health and protection services. Mapping and assessing potential beneficiaries to the relevant project’s programs Disseminate information related to services for Syrian refugees based on the mapping Distribute leaflets with early learning, education, health and protection services available to Syrian and Lebanese children in South Lebanon Support Project Officer in the establishment of ECD and CP Committees jointly with Project officer Mobilize communities to participate in social cohesion events at the end of each project cycle Participate and collaborate in other activities (recreational, psychosocial, awareness and non-formal education) conducted in the center when needed Mobilize stakeholders and community members to attend training and capacity building opportunities Support committee members and parents to prepare peer to peer sessions and share their knowledge with other parents Implement ECD, Homeschooling and Positive parenting sessions targeting parents Distribute ECE and ECD Homeschooling, hygiene winterization Kits to parents Conduct joint learning sessions for parents of children attending ECE cycles (e.g. hygiene, CP) Support the supervisor, PSS animators and ECE caregivers in conducting cyclic meetings for parents of children attending PSS and ECE activities, to follow up on their improvement. Plan and prepare logistics for all outreach activities Full coordination with the project manager to ensure proper implementation of the project. II- Ensure children’s safety and protection Children attending the activities are protected and safe 10% Work in compliance with and respect of the principles of Child Protection and confidentiality, working with refugee and host communities with sensitivity Identify key protection issues or threats affecting children and communities and raise them to project manager. Ensure the implementation of solution measures affecting the threats. Identify safety issues or protection concerns and raise to project manager and when necessary follow-up with the risk manager on the safety and security of the chosen locations. Identify children requiring case management and ensure safe referral to case management agencies or service providers in coordination with project Officer. III- Handle tracking, reporting on activities and filing Progress reports are done and submitted as per the required deadline 25% Ensure related means of verifications (MOV) including attendance sheets, pre posttests, evaluation documents… are in place for each activity.. Enter related MOV into the system. Assist project manager in the development of Semi Annual and Annual narrative progress reports. Prepare weekly activities planning, activities report and monthly operational progress reports Prepare and update the list of items to be purchased in coordination with Project Officer and Procurement Officer. Preparethe Referral Tracking sheet on a monthly basis 4- Perform other duties as required 5% Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented after coordination with Project manager Attend and participate in weekly reporting and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care, quality PSS and referrals, and reporting requirements are followed Attend and participate in local and international capacity building events as needed Attend and participate in spiritual nurture events and other organizational events Perform other related tasks as required by the Project Manager. Total time spent 100% KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Bachelor degree in a social development related field, ( psychology, sociology, social sciences/humanities, specialized education or social animation) Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing. Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge or Arabic language is an added advantage. Candidates must have skills in working with people of all ages and social groups; Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of responsibility High integrity in social interactions Preference to candidate with field experience in South Lebanon region Excellent communication, reporting, and pro-active negotiation skills Skilled at working with local communities and authorities Understanding of policies concerning Child Protection Good verbal and written communication skills, with thorough knowledge of Arabic and English Willing to travel within the region approximately 60% of time. Knowledge of the psychosocial guidelines and approaches related to emergency context ( MHPSS IASC guidelines, PFA principles, etc.). Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards. One year experience in a similar related job. 75% field work and 25% Office work. Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.