Female Day attendant – KAFA’s Shelter – Anti-Trafficking Unit

KAFA is looking for a qualified day attendant to accompany and oversee the safety of the shelter’s residents. The day attendant is expected to ensure five working days per week from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00
pm.

The applicant must be able to conduct the following duties:

-      Accompany the daily ritual of the residents;

-      Supervise the preparation of meals and snacks, and maintain a food inventory when asked.

-      Assist in the preparation and implementation of the weekly and daily programs for the shelter’s residents;

-      Assist in life skills and socio-educational programs for the residents of the shelter (indoors and outdoors);

-      Facilitatecommunication and coordination between residents and manage tensions or conflicts which may arise among them;

-      Prepare weekly reports of the tasks implemented and daily de-briefs when needed;

-      Assistwith office-related tasks and attend team meetings;

-      Maintain a close coordination with the shelter team, mainly the social workers and night attendants, in order to communicate the needs of the residents and provide better support;

-     Work under the direct supervision of the shelter manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in similar position
• Background in sociology, psychology or education is a plus
• Very good interpersonal skills, problem solving and positive communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability and team working skills
• Capacity to take initiatives and pay attention to details
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic, Very good spoken English
• Good knowledge of gender issues and violence against women
• Commitment to the principles of equality and non-discrimination