Youth Facilitator - Koura

Youth Facilitator

Terms of References

1-      Main Tasks:

·         Implement the sessions on a periodical manner and evaluate each session with the youth.

·         Promote and ensure youth participation in all activities.
·         Ensure that all activities are done in an appropriate location in line with minimum standards.
·         Document all necessary feedback and provide regular monitoring report to the PSS technical officer.
·         Ensure that all youth are aware of any Feedback and complaint mechanism.
·         Identify and Refer cases of youth when needed.
·         Ensure any specific organization assessment tools are implemented where applicable.

·         Ensure the use of good facilitation skills that make the youth feel comfortable and enhance their participation and personal development.
·         Ensure that youth are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
·         Positively interact with youth and encourage them to express their needs and ensure their safety.  Ensure participation of youth in the program in a non-discriminatory as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach.
·         Respect and Abide to the organizations internal code of conduct and child protection/safeguarding policy. 

2-      Profile of youth Facilitator:

University degree with minimum 1 year of experience; or high school degree with minimum 3 years of experience in youth programming.

Prior experience as a trainer or facilitator is required.

21+ years of age.

Previous experience as facilitator is a plus.

Preferably, facilitators should be from the community.

Should be motivated and flexible.

Should have good communication skills.

He or she should have basic knowledge of child protection and should be a good model for youth and demonstrate maturity.

Proof of good behavior should be provided, if available.

At least two references should be provided (former employer, first job: reference from other source such as school or community leader).