Community Engagement Team Leader-Akkar

Application Process:

All interested candidates can apply throughout the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/child-development/community-engage…

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

65%

Plan and follow up on all outreach related activities.

Projects activities are implemented as per the developed action plan

Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly plan

Ensure that Positive Parenting skills sessions targeting caregivers are being implemented as per plan and standards

Conduct regular spot-checks on running sessions

Ensure enrolment of children in public schools

Disseminate information related to CP for both Lebanese and Syrian refugees based on the mapping

When needed, conduct a back-up facilitation of positive parenting sessions in the absence of the Outreach facilitator.

Work in close coordination with relevant staff in other WV units, including different CP components, Education unit and Area Development team to ensure the project’s strong integration with other sectors.

Engage and collaborate in other activities (recreational, psychosocial, awareness and non-formal education) conducted at community level /Informal tented settlements, when needed.

Attend on behalf of the project coordinator coordination meetings when required.

Design and ensure implementation of Community engagement activities.

Community Engagement activities are implemented as per the developed action plan

Establish community based groups (Syrian) jointly with CP outreach facilitators and monitor regular follow-up to strengthen their role at community level.

Plan and coordinate the capacity building of the community-based groups with the support of the project coordinator and the technical unit.

Ensure that community groups are equipped and empowered to support the needs of children, parents and the community as a whole.

Enhance communities' participation in social cohesion and community engagement events as planned by the project framework.

Ensure children in assigned communities with high prevalence of child labor are provided with child protection community-based activities that promote their psychosocial wellbeing.

Participate in ensuring that national and local stakeholders are mobilized to enhance child labor prevention mechanism in coordination with the project coordinator and area manager.

Handle Planning and Reporting

Plans and Reports are submitted on time with high quality

Develop a monthly plan of the activities to be implemented and submit it to the project coordinator.

Submission of a monthly report related to the progress of the work to the project coordinator

Document and share lessons learned with the project coordinator, CP team, local community members, and local stakeholders.

Ensure Staff Management

Manage the performance of direct reports with continuous feedback to ensure proper performance management.

Develop teamwork among the project staff, ensuring a conducive working atmosphere is created and opportunities provided to share lessons learned, experiences, observations and challenges to inform project management.

Conduct Weekly progress meetings with the direct report staff

10%

Ensure children’s safety and protection

Children attending the activities are protected and safe

Support in the identification of key protection issues or threats affecting children and communities and raise them to Education project coordinator, CP project coordinator as well as Educationand CP specialists.

Filter referred cases to case management agencies and service providers.

Filter and analyze the identification and referral of children in need of tailored support to specific institutions/service providers (health services, other NFE programme, PSS services)

25%

Handle tracking, reporting on activities and filing

Progress reports are done and submitted as per the required deadline

Ensure all project means of verifications (MOV) including attendance sheets, pre/post-tests, minutes of meetings, and evaluation documents are in place.

Ensure that all project related MOV are updated and entered into the system.

Ensure that filling and archiving of specific forms for referrals and weekly reporting are taking place while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness.

Support the Education and CP project coordinators in the development of different project reports.

Ensure that the referral tracking sheet is regularly updated, shared, and followed through with the service providers.

5%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. University degree or higher education relevant to Social work, psychology or social animation, or other relevant fields;  
2. 2 to 3 years of Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing.
3. Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
4. Candidates must have skills in working with people of all ages and social groups;
5. Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of responsibility
6. High integrity in social interactions
7. Good verbal and written (reporting) communication skills, with thorough knowledge of Arabic and English and pro-active negotiation skills
8. Skilled at working with local communities
9. Understanding of policies concerning Child Protection
10. Knowledge of the psychosocial guidelines and approaches related to emergency context (MHPSS IASC guidelines, PFA principles, etc.).
11. Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards
12. Two to three years' experience in a similar related job.
13. 75% field work and 25% Office work.
14. Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
15. Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.