Child Friendly Spaces Administrator

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The CFS Administrator will manage the day-to-day activities of Child Friendly and Youth Friendly spaces being implemented in Nabatiyeh in SDCs (Social Development Centers), schools and community centers. Activities will include oversight and coordination of CFS/ YFS activities and working with representatives from the local community and municipalities to ensure collaboration and transparency. S/He will maintain impartiality and neutrality in dealing with all stakeholders.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Along with Mercy Corps’ Area Manager and Child Protection Officer organize CFS/ YFS activities for vulnerable youth in the community Administer the functioning of all CFS spaces in the South, and manage maintenance, security and activity supplies needs with the relevant resources/service providers. Ensure the efficient and effective work of outreach workers, psychosocial assistants and volunteers through clear scheduling of activities; lead CFS staff meetings before the CFS opens and closes each day. Supervise activities to confirm that best practice standards of CFS/ YFS are being implemented (using CFS checklists, supervision and assessment tools) Identify gaps in implementation (materials, human resources, training needs) Appoint staff to specific roles and adapt as necessary Participate in self-care sessions with Syrian outreach workers, psychosocial assistants, psychologists, local partners and community actors; Liaise with parents, community leaders and municipalities in Nabatiyeh as a Mercy Corps CFS/YFS representative. Meet with Mercy Corps staff on regular basis and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Submit regular monitoring and progress reports in English. Work with MC staff on the development of reporting format. Attend relevant workshops and trainings as instructed Ensure the close coordination and sharing of information with the various activities of the (APSCP) program staff including area manager, program officer, psychologists, case managers, outreach workers, psychosocial assistants; Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission; Other duties as assigned;