Psycho-Social Animator

  General objective of the job   The Psycho-Social Animator works with children in a safe and secure environment, according to the children’s age & situation, by stimulating, encouraging participation and interaction between children. S/he provides empathy & psycho-social support to the vulnerable children through the implemented psychosocial support activities in the Child Friendly Space.   Position in the organisation   The Psycho-Social Animator is part of the Emergency program department reporting to the Child Friendly Space Coordinator. S/he does not manage staff.   Result areas   1.             Organizing and implementing trainings   Defines the activities to be implemented according to the children’s ages and situation Organizes and delivers recreational activities for targeted children (large events, small groups) Promotes, ensures and establishes the child as a central actor in the activities Promotes unity between children through collaboration & cooperation in child-friendly non-  competitive activities Identifies within the activities the children in need of further assistance and report any observed problem of a child to the social worker for necessary support or referral to other supportive network Acts in the best interest of the child by switching negative emotions into positive interactions     Result: Psychosocial support activities are implemented in such matter the children are reached.   .2.      Coordination   Assists in the coordination and delivery of community child protection awareness raising events. Organizes joint events with children from various communities for child harmonization Liaise with potential recreational activities service providers and supervise the activities implemented with War Child Links the child, his/her family and community to child protection resources and networks of assistance     Result: Coordination and cooperation is conducted in such matter the that special cases are referred.     Knowledge and Experience   Technical Degree Field of education: Compulsory experience in animation with children Experience in providing recreational activities to children (drama, play, games, circus, sport, storytelling, drawing/painting, artistic activities, music).     Skills and Competencies   Strong social and communication skills Fluency in Arabic Cultural sensitivity Familiarity with creative methodologies Positive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to diversity. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with team members. Capacity to work in small teams and flexibility to take on new tasks.