SCOPE OF WORK:
Brief description of the position’s role within the Project(s):
The field associate is working in the community and support Syrian volunteers in the organization of recreational and psychosocial activities.
Who this position reports to:
The field associate reports to the Child Protection Manager
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Organize in the first phase recreational and psychosocial activities in the field
Train and coach Syrian volunteers in the organization of recreational and psychosocial activities
Identify children requiring more targeted psychosocial activities or case management and ensure to refer them safely to the case management team
Monitor the activity run by the CFS volunteers
Collect on a weekly basis the data of the activities organized in the Child Friendly Spaces
Work in close collaboration with the case worker and other IRC staff
Raise any concern or challenge to the Area Officer
Other
Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Technical diploma or degree in social science, pedagogy, preferable
Experience in working with children and organizing activities
Working experience in NGO a plus
Minimum 2 years of working experience in the same field
Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure, enjoying working in the field
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English speaking is a plus
Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in either the North or Mont Lebanon Governorates, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS –
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO Joelle.Jouwayed@rescue.org WITH
THE SUBJECT LINE “Field Associate”.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Technical diploma or degree in social science or pedagogy
Arabic
Fluent
English
Very Good
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No