Social Stability Facilitator

Basmeh & Zeitooneh is a registered Lebanese organization, committed to serving refugees and vulnerable communities in Lebanon, through four community centers across the country. The organization runs educational, relief, livelihoods, and protection programs, and aims to serve as an inclusive and supportive focal point for the entire community.

Basmeh & Zeitooneh has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and child abuse. Also, fraud, bribery, and corrupt activities.

Basmeh & Zeitooneh (B&Z) is committed to maintaining the security, confidentiality, and privacy of your personal information.

Basmeh & Zeitooneh is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and upholding the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Basmeh & Zeitooneh maintains a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse.

Job Purpose : 

The facilitator will be responsible to implement a peace education session with a group of adults from different backgrounds with high-quality, including all preparatory, admin, logistical, and reporting tasks.

General Responsibilities:

• Preparing for the peace education session of the group ahead of time.
• Implementing peace education activities based on the participant’s ages, and situation and according to B&Z peace education curriculum.
• Positively interacting with participants and encouraging them to express their feelings, needs, and stories and ensuring their safety.
• Participating in internal weekly meetings regarding the activities of the project; challenges, progress, successes, and lessons learned.
• Collecting and reporting all information relative to the activities to the Project Manager.
• Following up with participants, by communicating with them to ensure that they do not forget their sessions and attend regularly.
• Under the guidance of the project manager and the MEAL officer, conducting participatory monitoring activities to collect participants’
• feedback and opinions on the quality of the sessions and the impact of the project.
• Communicating clear and relevant information regarding the sessions to achieve the target sessions and the impact.
• Make sure to always have all materials available for the activities and ensure that the materials are securely stored.
• Participating in the training, seminars, and workshops organized by B&Z and external actors.

Miscellaneous:

• Promoting a non-violent and peaceful environment at work.
• Contributing to the growth of B&Z.
• Provide positive contributions to the B&Z community center.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Preparations of Sessions (Materials, schedule ….)
• Quality of sessions
• Collaboration between the team members.
• Respect the rules of work and follow policies.

Education & Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in working directly with adults in psycho-social support, peacebuilding, or related activities.
• Knowledge of how to deal with individuals from different backgrounds and with opposing views.
• Knowledge about and familiarity with the context of the area of implementation (Tripoli) particularly men’s and women’s needs.
• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related fields.

Competencies:

• Teamwork skills.
• Knowledgeable about the context, history, and situation of the area of implementation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good computer skills. 
• Strength in interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Ability to manage stress, be flexible, and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
• Ability to maintain consistently high standards of professional behavior and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to work in volatile environments.