KAFA is a feminist Lebanese non-profit civil society organization working towards eradicating all forms of gender-based violence and exploitation of women through advocating for legal reform and change of policies and practices, influencing public opinion, and empowering victims.
Since 2010, KAFA has been advocating for a better social and legal protection for victims of trafficking, and recently has started running a shelter with the primary aim of providing safe accommodation to women and girls victims of trafficking and offering them assistance, support, and capacity building. In the framework of the daily operations of the shelter, KAFA is seeking a female special educator to handle the follow-up of the residents during the evening and night time.
Duties:
The following duties are requested from the position holder:
- Accompany the residents at the shelter during late afternoon and night time, and help them integrate in the set program of the shelter;
- Implement awareness and psycho-social activities to the residents when needed;
- Make sure that the needs of the residents are met;
- Make sure that residents are abiding by the internal regulations of the shelter;
- Facilitate communication and coordination between residents and manage tensions or conflicts if any;
- Present a consistent, positive and appropriate role model for the residents;
- Maintain a good written and verbal communication with day staff in order to update them with the needs and follow-up of the residents;
- Prepare weekly report for the management of the shelter and daily de-briefs;
- Notify the director if emergencies occur;
- Assist with office-related tasks when needed, and attend team meetings;
- Abide by the internal rules and policies of the shelter, and the staff code of conduct. Do not discriminate among the residents on any grounds or status, and promote values of flexibility, diversity and equality, respect of dignity, autonomy, and empowerment.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested candidates should send their CV and a motivation letter to kafa@kafa.org.lb with the subject line: Special Educator Vacancy no later than 31st of July 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
-University degree in Special Education (Education Spécialisée);
-A minimum of 3 years of practical and relevant experience with women and/or girls;
-Ability to plan and deliver awareness and psycho-social education activities;
-Ability to quickly build trust and rapport in interpersonal relationships;
-Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with challenging social problems and behaviors;
-High level of flexibility;
-Ability to work with and strong respect to people of diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds;
-Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of the victims of trafficking;
-Abilities to be part of a coordinated team;
-Ability to work for long hours and at night time.
-A minimum of 3 years of practical and relevant experience with women and/or girls;
-Ability to plan and deliver awareness and psycho-social education activities;
-Ability to quickly build trust and rapport in interpersonal relationships;
-Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with challenging social problems and behaviors;
-High level of flexibility;
-Ability to work with and strong respect to people of diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds;
-Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of the victims of trafficking;
-Abilities to be part of a coordinated team;
-Ability to work for long hours and at night time.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No