Self-defense Instructor

Since 2013, KAFA has partnered with UNICEF in a project titled “Protecting children, adolescents and women from Gender Based Violence” aiming at enhancing the protection of vulnerable children and adolescents affected by the Syrian crisis from GBV (early marriage, sexual abuse...), through promoting their right to information by improving their access to adequate services and their awareness on how to protect themselves from GBV. The project is ongoing for the sixth consecutive year.

In 2021, KAFA will continue its partnership with UNICEF in the same project through operating an Adolescent Friendly Space (AFS) in Chtaura, safe spaces in Beirut and Mount Lebanon areas (Social Development Centres and Informal Settlements) and the Support Center (SC) in Bekaa and Badaro, developing national tools to prevent child protection risks and Gender Based Violence as well as capacity development of other GBV and non GBV organizations. As part of the psychosocial support activities provided with children, adolescents and women, and due to the dramatic effects of the current situation in Lebanon on mental health, group support sessions will be conducted aiming at empowering them through strengthening their ability to express themselves, have better communication skills and provide healthy ways to cope with stress. Thus, a consultant will be recruited to conduct self-defense sessions in Beirut and Bekaa areas.

Key Responsibilities:

The self-defense consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Develop a detailed working plan of the sessions that will be provided (a proposal to be attached);
• Conduct 10 yoga sessions with groups of children and adolescents in informal settlements, SDCs and KAFA centres in Beirut and Bekaa areas.
• Focus on assisting children and adolescents in defending themselves against any kind of abuse and raising their assurance and self-confidence;
• Fill the referral form and send it to the Team Leader in case any person discloses abuse;
• Refer to the Team Leader on matters related to logistics;
• Ensure the achievement of the sessions’ objectives;
• Update the attendance sheet on each session;
• Work with Monitoring & Evaluation officer on the required tools;
• Make sure the best practice standards of KAFA are being implemented;
• Submit a final report after the end of the sessions;
• Meet the deadlines.

Required Qualifications

At least 4 years’ experience in providing self-defense sessions with children at high risk or survivors of GBV.

Key Characteristics:

• Demonstrated understanding of GBV in general and family violence in particular;
• Proven experience in providing self-defense sessions to children and adolescents;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Team work skills.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

While working on a KAFA project, it is required to sign KAFA’s Child Protection Policy and KAFA’s PSEA policy.