PSS Facilitators

Main Tasks

1- Planning and implementation responsibilities:

·         Commit to attend all training required before the implementation with a max absence 10 % (First two days are mandatory)
·         Implement the sessions in a periodical manner and evaluate each session with the children 
·         Revise sessions according to each feedback/evaluation and constantly adapt approaches and exercises with the PSS trainer's approval. 
·         Promote and ensure children participation in all activities.
·         Ensure that all activities are done in an appropriate location in line with minimum standards.
·         Document all necessary feedback and provide regular monitoring report to the PSS trainer on the progress of children.
·         Ensure that all children and caregivers are aware of any feedback and complaint mechanism.
·         Refer cases of children when needed.
·         Ensure any specific organization assessment tools are implemented where applicable.

2-       Facilitation responsibilities

·         Ensure the use of good facilitation skills that make the children feel comfortable and enhance their participation and personal development.
·         Ensure that children are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
·         Positively interact with children and encourage them to express their needs and ensure their safety.
·         Ensure participation of children in the program by following a non-discriminatory as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach.
·         Provide all material needed for each activity.
·         Respect and abide by the organization’s internal code of conduct and child protection/safeguarding policy.

       3- Reporting and Referring
·         Report any medium/high risk cases to the child protection technical officer who will then refer to the appropriate agencies 
·         Update child protection technical officer of any new developments to the cases referred. 

       4- Other duties:
·         Represent War Child Holland, when requested and is necessary.
·         Provide needed information during operational and financial audit during audit of projects.
·         Attend and participate in local and capacity building events as needed.
·         Be available to attend and participate in trainings. 
·         Work within a team and have a professional and ethical attitude towards all involved. 
·         Use feedback provided by PSS trainers to improve practice.
·         Attend and participate in reflection meetings when needed.

Profile of PSS Facilitator:

Minimum requirement for reading and writing skills (to be able to read and understand the content)

18+/23+ years of age depending on the target group (working with parents and adolescents 23+ is required).

Previous experience as facilitator is a plus.

Preferably, facilitators should be from the community.

Should be motivated and flexible.

Should have good communication skills. 

He or she should have basic knowledge of child protection and should be a good model for the children.

Proof of good behavior should be provided, if available.  

At least two references should be provided (former employer, first job: reference from other source such as school or community leader).