Outreach Worker

Job Description:

Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to engage them about the project interventions and agree on their contributions in order to ensure engagement.

Network with local NGOs, municipalities, schools, community centers, and communities.

Collect data for the mapping of available educational, health and protection services available.

Identify potential beneficiaries to the relevant project’s programs as per the criteria set.

Disseminate information related to services for Syrian refugees based on the mapping.

Distribute leaflets with early learning, education, CP, CL, and protection services available to Syrian and Lebanese children in Baalbeck-Hermel.

Distribute CP and other related material as per the project plan.

Mobilize communities to participate in social cohesion events at the end of each project cycle

Participate and collaborate in other activities (recreational, psychosocial, awareness and non-formal education) conducted in the center when needed

Support committee members and parents as needed in the program

Attend training and capacity building opportunities

Ensure children’s safety and protection

Identify referral cases to case management team

Identify key protection issues or threats affecting children and communities and raise them to the Team Leader.

Handle tracking, reporting on activities and filing

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

Enter project related MOV into the system.

File in the Referral Tracking sheet on a monthly basis

Perform other duties as required

Attend trainings locally and nationally.

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.

Fill the time sheet at the end of each month

Create a child safe space fully equipped for children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor degree in a social development related field, (psychology, sociology, social sciences/humanities, specialized education or social animation) is preferable

Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing.

Good written and spoken English. Knowledge or Arabic language is necessary

Candidates must have skills in working with people of all ages and social groups;

Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of responsibility

High integrity in social interactions

Preference to candidate with field experience in Baalbeck-Hermel region

Excellent communication, reporting, and pro-active negotiation skills

Skilled at working with local communities and authorities

Understanding of policies concerning Child Protection

Knowledge of the psychosocial guidelines and approaches related to emergency context (MHPSS IASC guidelines, PFA principles, etc.).

Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards.

One year experience in a similar related job.

85% field work and 15% Office work.

Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation