Music Therapy Facilitator

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this consultation is to develop a curriculum for music therapy sessions and deliver those sessions to the selected groups of beneficiaries (children).  Music therapists develop music-based treatment programs. They teach beneficiaries how to use music to improve their well-being; it can help people adjust to life changes, feel less anxious or depressed, and generally experience clearer thinking and more positive emotions.

RESPONSIBILITIES, MAIN DUTIES AND REPORTING:

Perform the following duties:

1. Develop the Music Therapy curriculum that will be adopted by SAWA.
2. Design musical interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve children’s' psychological, physical, and soc+ial health
3. Deliver the Music Therapy curriculum to the different groups of children.
4. Design and implement group music games that develop children's rhythmic and lyrical skills.
5. Include choral and theatrical exercises in the sessions.
6. Design a musical theater performance by the participants with the help of the coaches.
7. Maintain musical instruments
8. Monitor the performance of participants and evaluate the effectiveness of the sessions.
9. Deliver the required reports.
10. Report any case or problem to the PM.
11. Abide by the PSEA Policy and the Child Safeguarding Policy.  

REPORTS TO: 

CP Program Manager

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:

• Master’s degree in music therapy, art, or related degree field;
• Experience in working with NGO/ humanitarian organization/ UN agencies
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a music therapist or in any other relevant field.        
• Has knowledge in conducting similar missions. 
• The ability to work independently with flexible working hours.
• High sense of confidentiality and humanitarian ethics (code of conduct).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Keen on Meeting Deadlines
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility

SAWA Group has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. All staff are required to adhere to the PSEA Policy (during work hours and outside work hours).