Animator

JOB PURPOSE The Animator will closely work with the animator team leader in the Social Development Center (SDC) of Aley. She/he will develop, deliver and monitor outdoor/indoor psycho-social support (PSS) activities in order to reach the goals of the project.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  To design focused PSS and child protection (CP) activities targeting children with high risk level of vulnerability. To develop a detailed weekly activity plan, indicating specifically the aim and the objectives of the activities to closely monitor results achieved with the beneficiaries (children and/or caregivers) To be in charge of developing, delivering and monitoring structured outdoor/indoor recreational activities. To carry out structured PSS activities using specific methodologies to support the beneficiaries’ resilience and needs. To report daily to the Team Leader the activities conducted. To keep the balance between social, mental and physical activities for beneficiaries. To plan the activity in order to ensure progressive steps from easier to more difficult activities. To ensure that the beneficiaries have the possibility to participate in designing the activity, to express themselves and to be heard. To ensure that the beneficiaries are all involved in the activity. In dealing with difficult behaviours (conflict, aggressiveness, introversion), to understand the reason behind the behaviour and to try as much as possible to involve the others participants as a resource to solve the problem. To monitor child progresses, identify children in need and refer special cases to the social workers and the team leader as soon as identified. To identify children in needs of specific services and to report to the Team Leader and Social Worker. To plan and request the material needed for the activities to the Team Leader. To be responsible for the proper use and basic maintenance of the animation material and SDC facility. To participate in the trainings provided by TDH IT or other partner Organization. To participate in the weekly coordination meetings. To comply with the TDH IT Code of Conduct. Any other task relevant to the position.  Experience and requirements  University degree in Education, Communication and/or related fields At least 1 year of experience with NGOs in community based work; Experience in psychosocial support activities; Strong understanding of refugee issues in the current Lebanon context; Experience in community mobilization in deprived communities; Good knowledge of the area/region and its local customs; Excellent communications skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues and ability to work with refugee and host community populations; Written and oral communication skills in English preferred; Positive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving; Creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members; Capacity to work in team and flexibility to take on new tasks; Significant knowledge and understanding of the current political, economic, cultural and historical context of Mount Lebanon preferred; Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds; Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Computer Literacy.