Main Responsibilities of the Position
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the community centre administrator in Bar Elias, the trainer will develop and deliver three non-consecutive training sessions on Mandala, Arts & Physical Activities for 25 young women. The training will span a total of seven hours over the course of one month and will include:
- Mandala art creation as a tool for mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional balance.
- Arts-based wellness techniques encouraging creative expression and mental well-being.
- Guided physical activities that complement mental and emotional wellness (e.g., gentle movement or yoga).
Expected Deliverables:
1-Before the start of the training:
-The training calendar with session titles.
2-During the Training:
-Maintain a record of the participants' progress and attendance.
3-After the end of the training:
-Provide a report on the participants’ feedback, lessons learnt and remarks.
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in arts therapy, community arts, or physical activity facilitation are a plus.
- Minimum 2 years of experience delivering arts and physical activity sessions, preferably in community settings or with vulnerable populations (e.g., refugees, youth, women).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage participants effectively.
- Creative and adaptable approach to session planning and delivery.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
Core Values and Ethics
- Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
- Ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
- Trustworthy and good listener.
- High sense of discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
- Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.
- High integrity and honesty.
- Ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations, and information.
Intervention Sectors
Displaced Population
Refugees
Location
- Lebanon
- Beqaa
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
Applications are to be sent by email to lb.hr.recruitment@jrs.net, marked "Mandala, Arts & Physical Activities Trainer – Bar Elias" in the subject line. The CV should be in English and sent as a Word or PDF attachment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining JRS.
Recruitment shall be subject to open competition without regard to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and beliefs, and to political affiliation, social status, mother tongue and ethnic. Talents acquisition shall be made taking into account the importance of recruiting and maintaining a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce.
At the heart of our efforts is our engagement with marginalised and displaced communities, especially with vulnerable adults and children. These groups are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence. JRS is committed to the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) of all JRS beneficiaries by JRS personnel. JRS has zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment and takes seriously all concerns and complaints about SEAH by JRS personnel.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Very Good
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No