Child Protection Assistant(Zahle)

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Child Protection team, Child Protection Assistant (with focus on Adolescent and Youth) will be responsible for implementing the child protection programme under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer with a specific focus on adolescents and youth.  Child Protection Assistant will work towards ensuring that programme implementation is carried out and that monitoring processes are in place, that timely reporting occurs.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   The Assistants will play a critical role in: Supporting the identification of  suitable sites/location to set up and conduct youth activities Supporting and coaching peer facilitators (youth) following on from their initial training, which has been identified as essential to enabling new facilitators to develop the confidence and skills to deliver quality activities. Outreach in local community of Adolescents, Youth and caregivers. Deliver/ support the delivery of life skills sessions for adolescents and youth and for recreational, cultural and expressive arts activities to be led by peer educators. Initiate efforts with caregivers to ensure informal education sessions.   Creates a friendly space where children have access to recreational activities. Lead set up and implementation of adolescent networks and community initiative projects. Assist in the organisation and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents, parents and communities at large. Lead in the organisation and support the implementation of trainings and workshops. Build links between community based initiatives and referral pathways to allow a more efficient access to services. Work closely with the FSL team to ensure program integration.   Throughout the implementation of the project: Facilitate the implementation of the Child Protection programme (particularly recreational activities with children, awareness raising sessions with mothers, community mobilisation) under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer. Liaise on a daily basis with the community and Save the Children supervisors and colleagues to guarantee the smooth operation of the programmes. Work directly in the field with adolescents, youth and the community at the programme location/s. Provide information and advice beneficiaries on existing social services, referring them to partners when required. Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the community where implementation is occurring. Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality. Any other related activities as per request of the Child Protection Officer and/or Child Protection Programme Manager. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in regular monitoring and evaluation activities of the programme. Produce timely reports for internal use on the activities in each location, highlighting challenges, best practices and lessons learnt. Ensure that data is accurately collected on a weekly and monthly basis. Ensure accurate data entry when necessary.   Adherence to Save the Children policies and procedures Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. In agreement with your line manager, perform other duties within reason (in line with your skills and experience)     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least two years’ experience in working with children and community mobilisation, preferably in an (I) NGO environment. Bachelor’s degree Social Work or related sciences, Development/Humanitarian Studies. Understanding of national development issues, in particular in relation to adolescent and youth. Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to plan strategically. Strength in interpersonal and communication skills.  Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, good written and spoken English and/or French. Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours and capability to work in an insecure and volatile environment. Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches. Familiarity with Bekaa area is an asset.