Makani-ECD focal point

External Vacancy

Call For Application

Application Type

External Vacancy

Title

ECD  Focal point

Category

Public Health

Project

Makani

Application Deadline

August 12th 2024

Type of Contract

Temporary Agreement (Short term contract)

Expected Start Date

August 26th  2024

Fraternity Association for Social Cultural Work In partnership with Anera are seeking 2 Makani-ECD focal point. (1 vacant for Burj El Barajneh Center and 1 vacant El Buss Center)

1. Project Background:

Makani is an extension project designed to provide a safe space for every child to access multiple services in one center. In collaboration with consortium lead partners, each partner is responsible for a specific sector. Anera's role focuses on integrating WaSH, Health, and Nutrition interventions within Palestinian refugee camps and gatherings in Lebanon. This intervention aims to prepare local centers to become WASH-friendly and empower community members by enhancing their knowledge and practices regarding WaSH, Health, and Nutrition topics, such as environmental hygiene, menstrual hygiene, personal hygiene, sexual and reproductive health care, and maternal, infant, and young child nutrition.

2. Purpose of the vacancy:

Anera is seeking a Makani-ECD focal point for a 5-month period to work on the implementation and monitoring of WaSH, Health, and Nutrition activities within the Palestinian camps: Nahr El Bared, Biddawi, Shatila, Burj El Barajneh, Ein El Helweh, El Buss, Rashidieh, Burj El Shamali, and Wavel, as well as the Palestinian gathering at Wadi El Zaineh. This position will be supervised directly by the Makani coordinator and management in addition to the Anera project team.

3. Responsibilities of WHN focal point:

• Attend WHN capacity building TOT training
• Attend project meetings
• Organize capacity-building sessions for Makani staff
• Conduct WHN awareness sessions for community beneficiaries (adults, youth, children) at Makani Center and camp-level Makani centers,
• Liaise, and coordinate in-kind donation distribution with the Anera team
• Maintain close coordination with lead management
• Collect documentation from the team and ensure adequate Means of Verification for all field activities and capacity-building activities
• Assist in reporting ongoing results
• Support in ensuring WHN basic minimum standards are implemented in the Makani center

4. Planned timelines:

Start Date: August 26th 2024

End Date: December 30th 2024

5. Specific requirements:

Qualifications Required:

• Preferred university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or any related field.
• Minimum of one year of proven working experience in social work, or a background in WaSH, Health, and Nutrition within the context of Palestinian camps or gatherings.

Note: Priority will be given to candidates residing in the Palestinian camp or gathering who have proven knowledge of the Palestinian context and experience in WaSH, Health, and Nutrition awareness campaigns.

6. Salary:

• This is a part-time position.
• Compensation: $300 per month.

• Language requirements:

Arabic: Fluent (Read- Write- Speak)

English: Advanced  (Read- Write- Speak)

7. How to Apply:

• Send CV along with a cover letter to:

https://forms.gle/2APKKfADEaYf9P7n9