Animator/s (Expert)

INTRO TERRE DES HOMMES ITALY (TDH IT), non-governmental international organization, is recruiting an Animator (or a team of maximum two Animators) with a specific expertise in photography and storytelling  to be involved in the implementation of the project “Protection for Syrian refugee children and vulnerable Lebanese girls and boys and their caregivers living in Mount Lebanon” funded by TDH NL.   JOB PURPOSE The Animator (expert) will closely work with the CC and the SA in the center of Bakaata. She/he will be implementing activities that will allow children to develop new way of expression, overcoming daily pressure and limitation. The methodology should be participatory, children and animators should be fully involved in the implementation of the activities. The aim of the activities will be to stimulate children imagination and to freely express their feeling through combining storytelling and photographic technique.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   To be in charge of developing, delivering and monitoring activities targeting children (boys and girls) between 10 and 14 years old. To develop and systematize a detailed activity plan for the activities indicating specifically the aim and the objectives in order to be able to closely monitor results achieved with children. To carry out structured animation activities using specific methodologies to support the children’s learning process. To keep the balance between social and mental activities. To plan the activity in order to ensure progressive steps of understanding. To treat the children in a friendly way and to stay with the children during the activity. To ensure that children have the possibility to participate in designing the last phase of the activity, to express themselves and to be heard. To ensure that children are all involved in the activity and that there is possibility for boys and girls to work both together and in gender based groups. In dealing with difficult behaviours (conflict, aggressiveness, introversion and so on), to understand the reason behind the behaviour and to try as much as possible to use the other children as a resource to solve the problem. To monitor the child participation to the activity. To coordinate with CC, social/outreach workers to link with the parents and the community. To report in case of any kind of abuse to the center coordinator and social/outreach workers. To provide the needed for the activity. To prepare the report about the workshop. To participate in the meetings whenever necessary. To coordinate with the TDH IT staff present in the area. To comply with the TDH IT Code of Conduct.     EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS University degree in Education, Communication and/or related fields At least  1 year of experience with NGOs in community based work; Experience  in psychosocial support activities; Strong understanding of refugee issues in the current Lebanon context; Experience in community mobilization in deprived communities; Good knowledge of the area/region and its local customs; Excellent communications skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues and ability to work with refugee and host community populations; Written and oral communication skills in English preferred; Positive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving; Dynamic leader with creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members; Capacity to work in team and flexibility to take on new tasks; Significant knowledge and understanding of the current political, economic, cultural and historical context of Mount Lebanon preferred; Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds; Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Computer Literacy. The submission of the activities outlines/plan is mandatory.