The PSS Facilitator will support the implementation of structured psychosocial support and play-based activities for displaced children in targeted collective shelters.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Support the implementation of psychosocial support and child-friendly activities in targeted collective shelters.
- Support the PSS Officer in conducting structured psychosocial support and play-based activities for displaced children aged 3–14 in collective shelters.
- Assist in organizing children into age groups and ensuring activities are adapted to their developmental stage and needs.
- Encourage children’s participation and positive interaction during activities.
- Observe children during sessions and report any signs of psychosocial distress, protection concerns, or the need for additional support to the PSS Officer.
- Support the preparation and organization of play-based kits, session materials, games, and other activity resources, if required.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and initiative taker.
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of psychosocial support, Child Protection, safeguarding, and child-friendly activities.
- Dynamic personality.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
- Previous experience in working with children and vulnerable populations is required.
- Previous experience in psychosocial support, child-friendly activities, or recreational activities is required.
Working Conditions
- Based in the field, with regular travel to collective shelters and activity locations in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, depending on assignment.
- The selected candidate must be available to work afternoon shifts and, when required, on Saturdays.
- Occasional visits to the IOCC office.
Intervention Sectors
Displaced Population
Mental Health
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Lebanon
- Mount Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
To apply, qualified applicants should follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/XtZTENpEoDHHSVRx6
No phone calls please. CVs not submitted throughout the above link will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.
IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Don’t wait to the last moment to apply as IOCC might start the interviews before the deadline.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. Background in Psychology is an asset.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Good
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No