Parenting Facilitator

Position Aim:

LOST is seeking a Parenting Skills facilitator to work in the community and support volunteers in the organization of Life Skills activities for adolescent girls and boys and Parenting activities for caregivers.
Major Responsibilities:

• Mobilize groups of adolescents and caregivers to participate in psychosocial activities provided by LOST, including emotional support groups, skills-building, non-formal education and recreational activities.
• Deliver life skills activities for caregivers on PLAN Curricula through mobile and center-based activities
• Deliver Parenting skills activities for caregivers based on the LOST’s parenting skills modules:

Parents of children from 8 till 14 years old
Parents of youths from 15 till 18 years old

• Coach volunteers in the delivery of like skills activities for adolescents and the Parenting skills for caregivers
• Refer youth that might need additional individual services to case management team members
• Collaborate with CP caseworkers and other CP team members to ensure GBV and child protection responses are taking into account specific needs, vulnerabilities of adolescent girls and boys and youth-friendly communication techniques are used.
• Daily collect data on the activities organized and ensure that all the relevant forms are duly filled and shared.
• Promptly reports concerns or incidents to LOST’s management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for LOST’s Programs
• Ensure activities are done in accordance with LOST’s logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs

   

Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: CP Officer and Program Manager

Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Outreach team, CP team
External: case management unit
Job Requirements:
Education: technical diploma in social science or pedagogy preferable
Work Experience: 2 years’ work experience minimum
Experience in working with children and organizing activities
Experience working in NGO is a plus
Experience in working in a cross cultural environment preferable  
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:  
Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure, enjoying working in the field
Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
Good communication skills

Language Skills: 

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English speaking is a plus
Certificates or Licenses:
Proficient in Word and excel