Focused Pss Animator (Part Time)

INTRO Terre des Hommes Italy, non-governmental international organization, is recruiting a Focused Psychosocial Support Activities Animator to be involved in the implementation of the project: “Strengthening Protection for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese girls and boys and their caregivers through quality prevention and response services”.  Role and Purpose: The Focused Psychosocial Support Activities Animator has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out focused non-specialised psychosocial support activities with at high risk children and adolescents.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Implement psychosocial activities according to the children’s ages and situation and according to specific Focused PSS curriculum; Promote and ensure the child participation in all activities; Support in the outreach of the beneficiaries; Ensure CP policy during the transportation of the beneficiaries to the centers; Positively interact with children and encourage them to express their needs and ensure their safety; Ensure that the activities are done in an appropriate location in line with minimum standards, Ensure participation of children in the focused program in a non-discriminatory as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach; Ensure that the children feel safe, comfortable and respected during activities; Collects and documents feedback on the implementation of the methodology including challenges and lessons learnt; Ensure that all children and caregivers are aware of any accountability/ complaint mechanisms; To participate to the weekly meetings with TDH IT Staff, to share lessons learned and exchange experiences; Respect and abide to the organization’s internal code of conduct and child protection policy. Ensure sector specific tools (eg SDQ pre ad post questionnaire) as well as any specific organization assessment tools are implemented; Develop individual and group progress report and maintain a filing system of children respecting confidentiality; Collect attendance of participants in the activities, and fill in weekly reports as required;  Qualifications and Experiences: University degree in psychology, social work, education and/or other social science related courses At least 1 year working with children and preferably high risk children Previous experience in working with refugees and vulnerable population, preferable Excellent communication and facilitation skills (including active listening) Good in written and spoken Arabic - Knowledge of English is an asset Flexibility in working hours and willing to work in volatile environments