PSS Facilitator

Main Tasks

1- Planning and implementation responsibilities:

• Facilitators will commit to attend all workshops required before the implementation (All mandatory).
• Implement the sessions on a periodical manner and evaluate each session with the caregivers / adolescents.
• 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 / adolescents are aware of any Feedback and Complaint Mechanism.
• Ensure any specific organization assessment tools are implemented where applicable.
• Implement PSS / PP activities as guided by Project Coordinator
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify the needs and concerns of individuals or groups
• Develop and implement psychosocial support sessions tailored to the needs of beneficiaries. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key community members, local leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.

2- Facilitation responsibilities

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

1. Reporting and Referring
   • Report any medium/high risk cases to Akkarouna’s Case Worker
   • Submit monthly reports to the Project Coordinator, and any other report when requested.

1. Other duties:
   • Attend and participate in local and capacity building as needed.
   • Work within a team and have a professional and ethical attitude towards all involved.
   • Use feedback provided by technical staff to improve the practice.
   • Attend and participate in reflection meetings when needed.

Profile of PSS Facilitator with caregivers and adolescents:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, or any other related field.
• 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 source such as school or community leader).