Capoeira Facilitator

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this consultation is to develop a curriculum for capoeira sessions and deliver those sessions to the selected groups of beneficiaries (children).  They will help  to improve the children’s’ well-being; they  can also help children adjust to life changes, feel less anxious or depressed, and generally experience clearer thinking and more positive emotions.

RESPONSIBILITIES, MAIN DUTIES AND REPORTING:

Perform the following duties:

1. Develop the Capoeira curriculum that will be adopted by SAWA.
2. Design interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve children’s' psychological, physical, and social health
3. Plan, lead, and evaluate the Capoeira training sessions.
4. Deliver the Capoeira curriculum to the different groups of children.
5. Design and implement group music games that develop children's rhythmic and lyrical skills.
6. Include choral and theatrical exercises in the sessions.
7. Design a musical theater performance by the participants with the help of the coaches.
8. Maintain all required musical instruments
9. Monitor the performance of participants and evaluate the effectiveness of the sessions.
10. Deliver the required reports.
11. Coordinate all aspects of sessions with the PM.
12. Anticipate, monitor and report any problem arising from or around training sessions or any elements of the capoeira team’s work to the PM in the appropriate time
13. Ensure that all relevant data required from each session is accurately and timely reported
14. Abide by the PSEA Policy, Code of conduct, and the Child Safeguarding Policy.  

REPORTS TO: 

CP Program Manager

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:

• Master’s degree in music therapy, art, or related degree field;
• Experience in working with NGO/ humanitarian organization/ UN agencies
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Capoeira Trainer, music therapist or in any other relevant field.        
• Has knowledge in conducting similar missions. 
• The ability to work independently with flexible working hours.
• High sense of confidentiality and humanitarian ethics (code of conduct).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Keen on Meeting Deadlines
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility

SAWA Group has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. All staff are required to adhere to the PSEA Policy (during work hours and outside work hours).