Theatre Consultant

Since 2013, KAFA has partnered with UNICEF in a project titled “Protecting children, adolescents and women from Gender Based Violence” aiming at enhancing the protection of vulnerable children and adolescents affected by the Syrian crisis from GBV (early marriage, sexual abuse...), through promoting their right to information by improving their access to adequate services and their awareness on how to protect themselves from GBV. The project is ongoing for the sixth consecutive year.

In 2021, KAFA will continue its partnership with UNICEF in the same project through operating an Adolescent Friendly Space (AFS) in Chtaura, safe spaces in Beirut and Mount Lebanon areas (Social Development Centres and Informal Settlements) and the Support Center (SC) in Bekaa and Badaro, developing national tools to prevent child protection risks and Gender Based Violence as well as capacity development of other GBV and non GBV organizations. 

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, KAFA adapted work practices to maintain unbroken assistance and service provision to its ongoing operations. This has meant providing remote support in scenarios where teams would traditionally deploy to the field. All activities have shifted to online sessions through different online platforms such as Whatsapp, Zoom, etc. As part of the psychosocial support activities provided with children, adolescents and women, and due to the dramatic effects of the pandemic on mental health, group support sessions will be conducted aiming at empowering them through strengthening their ability to express themselves, have better communication skills and provide healthy ways to cope with stress. Thus, a consultant will be recruited to provide theatre sessions with groups of children and adolescents using remote modality.

Key Responsibilities:

The theatre consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Develop a detailed working plan of the sessions that will be provided through a designated online platform (a proposal to be attached);
• Conduct 10 to 12 theatre sessions with children and adolescents.
• Focus on assisting children in improving social bonding, allowing for emotions to be explored in a safe space, developing the emotional and cognitive skills to deal with a complicated world, and help them to cope with emotions and cope with stress.
• Fill the referral form and send it to the Team Leader in case any person discloses abuse;
• Refer to the Team Leader on matters related to logistics;
• Ensure the achievement of the sessions’ objectives;
• Update the attendance sheet on each session;
• Work with Monitoring & Evaluation officer on the required tools;
• Make sure the best practice standards of KAFA are being implemented;
• Submit a final report after the end of the sessions;
• Meet the deadlines.

Required Qualifications

At least 4 years’ experience in providing theatre sessions with children at high risk or survivors of GBV.

Key Characteristics:

• Demonstrated understanding of GBV in general and family violence in particular;
• Proven experience in providing theatre sessions;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Team work skills.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

While working on a KAFA project, it is required to sign KAFA’s Child Protection Policy and KAFA’s code of conduct.