Community Animator Volunteer - South (Qana)

1. Purpose

CARE established its presence in Lebanon in 2006 and has been responding to the Syrian Crisis since late 2012. Among CARE’s key imperatives is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE currently carries out activities in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Akkar, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley. CARE implements both emergency and development projects contributing to livelihood, food security, protection, gender, shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene. It targets the most vulnerable people and populations, both host communities and refugees. Over the course of 7 years, it has supported over than half a million beneficiaries.

In Lebanon, CARE’s program strategy for the upcoming years will focus on strengthening and expanding its emergency response and capacity to provide basic assistance services while pursuing development projects in areas of food security and livelihood support, gender and protection. CARE intends to maintain its presence in all areas of Lebanon.

CARE Lebanon has scaled up rapidly over the past few years and today it has about 90 staff members, with more than 15 different local/international partner organizations. 90% of the team is composed of national staff, with a symbolic number of international members.

2. Reporting Lines

Protection Officer

3. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•             Assist in providing childcare support, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

•             Engage with children through play, educational games, and creative activities.

•             Help in planning and leading age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's development.

•             Encourage social skills and foster a positive and inclusive environment for all children.

•             Collaborate with childcare staff to maintain a clean and organized childcare space.

•             Communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents to ensure coordination.

•             Handle minor conflicts or behavioral issues calmly and professionally.

•             Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

•             Report childcare concerns to the designated Protection Officer promptly.

•             Cooperate with relevant authorities or organizations involved in childcare protection.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED BY LINE MANAGER

4. Qualifications / special skills or knowledge

a. Skills & knowledge:

As a Childcare Support Animator - Volunteer, your role is to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children through creative activities that promote their development. Patience, empathy, and teamwork are crucial for success in this meaningful and impactful role.

b. Experience:

At least  0-1  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on Agriculture

c. Academic background:

Bachelor's degree in one or several of the following areas: Social studies, education, early childhood education, psychology

d. Languages: English and/ or Arabic are the working language of CARE International.

Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

5. Other contract elements

CARE offers internship and volunteer opportunities for up to 4 months contract for an allowance at USD $25 for meals and transportation and for a limit of 16 days a month.

6. PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.