Yoga Consultant

Scope of work:

As part of the psychosocial support activities provided to children, adolescents, and women, and due to the downturn 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 yoga sessions in the Bekaa area.

The yoga consultant’s responsibility is to provide yoga sessions to groups of children and adolescents. The yoga consultant will be working closely with the Child Protection Coordinators as well as with the field staff.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop a detailed working plan of the sessions that will be provided (a proposal to be attached);
• Conduct yoga sessions with two groups of children and adolescents in informal settlements, SDCs, and KAFA centers in the Bekaa area;
• Focus on assisting targeted persons in understanding and healing from severe conditions of GBV, PTSD, Physical & Mental Abuse, and Neglect, enhance general well-being and strength, create a healthy body image and encourage acceptance and positive communication;
• Fill out the referral form and send it to the supervisor in case any person discloses abuse;
• Refer to the supervisor on matters related to logistics;
• Ensure the achievement of the sessions’ objectives;
• Update the attendance sheet for 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 (skills and Experience):

• University/Technical Degree in yoga or any related field.
• At least four years of provision of yoga sessions to children and adolescents.
• Experience in a non-governmental organization, and a good knowledge of local context and community in Bekaa and Beirut/Mount Lebanon;
• Teamwork.
• Demonstrated understanding of GBV in general and family violence in particular.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.