Animator Team Leader

Terre des Hommes Italy, non-governmental international organization, is recruiting an Animator Team Leader to be involved in the implementation of the project “Strengthening Protection for Syrian refugees and Lebanese vulnerable girls and boys and their caregivers through community based and Psycho-Social Support activities building up their resilience, and provision of Case Management services”.  JOB PURPOSE The Animator Team Leader will closely work with the animators of the Mobile Unit. She/he will develop, deliver and monitor outdoor/indoorpsycho-social support (PSS) activities leading the group of animators in order to reach the goals of the project.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  To help in the development of a detailed monthly activity plan, indicating specifically the aim and the objectives of the activities to closely monitor results achieved with the beneficiaries of the age group mention above. Implement the activities; identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed including additional staffing or staff training. Hold planning and progress review meetings with other counterparts and other relevant partners. Provide technical guidance and direction for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of PSS Programme targeting vulnerable children, adolescents and their families.   Apply monitoring and reporting mechanisms on a variety of levels eg qualitative and quantitative measures for programme development, information for donor reports, etc. Identify child protection cases and refer them adequately to other service providers. Child protection related issues may include, but not be limited to, exploitation and abuse in relation to sexual and other forms of violence, children associated with fighting forces, separated children, child trafficking, access to education, etc. Highlight themes that need to be followed through capacity building for staff and partners, possibly in priority thematic areas such as SGBV, psychosocial support, child separation, and armed forces/groups. To participate in the preparation, execution and organization of awareness sessions for the beneficiaries of all age group. To plan and request the material needed for the activities. To be responsible for the proper use and basic maintenance of the animation material.  Experience and requirements University degree in social work, education, or a related field. At least 6 months of experience with NGOs in community based work, preferably protection-related projects; 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 high preferred; Positive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving; Dynamic leader with 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.