Child Protection Assistant- Tyre

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment.Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. More than 200.000 Syrian refugees have received assistance from the Danish Refugee Council since the beginning of the crisis.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobOverall organization and provision of psychosocial support activities in center-based Child Friendly Spaces and through mobile team operated Child Friendly Spaces. Organization and facilitation of other community-based child protection activities such as Child Protection or Youth Committees. Duties•    To supervise mobile recreational and awareness activities in informal tented settlements, collective centers and other community spaces by creating a safe setting where children can express their feelings and needs;•    To supervise and monitor the work of the animators (who implement the PSS and recreational activities);•    Conducts home visits for children at risk identified through the activities, when required;•    To establish and build capacity of Youth Committees if requested by supervisor•    To work closely with parents and advocating for children well being and organizing parenting skills activities•    Closely follow up individual child participation in activities and identify children with special needs;•    To identify materials required for activities preferred by children and request for procurement;•    To report to the Child protection officer as soon as she/he suspects or observe or informed a child or children are at risk of abuse or being mistreated;•    Providing awareness sessions, guidance, emotional support when needed;•    Identifies and refers individual or families with material or financial assistance needs when according to DRC’s financial assistance guidelines in consultation with the CP officer; About youTo be successful in this role you must have Bachelor in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field, Full knowledge about child protection and GBV, and Very good communication skills with children, caregivers and local stakeholders. Ideally you will also have 2 to 3 years of experience in provision of psychosocial support activities mainly with children; and Experience working as or with animators; We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until end of December 2014, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from June 2014 and be willing and able to work in South.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary: 1385 USD per month. CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dkand find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close June 17 2014. The interviews are expected to take place the following week.