To coordinate the implementation of the “Child Friendly Spaces” project by addressing refugee needs in a sustainable manner.
Areas of Responsibility:
Facilitate project’s implementation ( 35% )
- Support animators and teachers in conducting ECE and PSS activities when needed
- Review the day-to-day ECE and PSS programme activities as per the established schedule and modules
- Monitor the distribution of the lesson plans in correspondence with the project duration and objectives
- Monitor the implementation of parents’ sessions conducted by outreach facilitators according to the approved stated objectives.
- Conduct various field visits to the community center to monitor the progress of the work periodically.
- Coach and give technical support needed for Animators/Caregivers/outreach facilitators within their daily work.
- Set periodic meetings with Animators/ ECE caregiver/ center supervisor to follow up on the implementation of ECE and PSS classes and the progress of children.
- Identify children's special needs (e.g. health, PSS, learning difficulties) and refer them to appropriate stakeholders in community
- Refer children to education opportunities and follow up on the referral cases
- When needed and on an occasional basis, carry out public relations activities, which include accompanying foreign visitors and donors to the project site.
- Full coordination with the project manager to ensure proper implementation of the project.
Mobilize partners and build relationships / capacities of related stakeholders ( 15% )
- Mobilize different stakeholders to participate in the CP/ ECCD committees
- Establish CP/ ECCD committees
- Identify the appropriate capacity building needs of different stakeholders participating in the CP/ ECCD committees
- Ensure that ECCD/CP committees receive trainings on minimum requirements and standards for ECCD and CP services and mechanism, fundraising and advocacy
- Develop and maintain relationship with concerned stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of project activities
- Support in coordinating with the partners, local NGOs, and other organizations working in the Child Protection and Education sectors in the South area;
- Assist in the identification/ provision of appropriate capacity building for ECE Caregivers/ Animators/ Outreach facilitators upon identified needs.
- Coordinate with the Education/ protection specialist on a regular basis on the actions taken, needs and support given to the Animators/ ECE caregivers.
Ensure children’s safety and protection ( 10% )
- Work in compliance with and respect of the principles of Child Protection and confidentiality, working with refugee and host communities with sensitivity
- Identify key protection threats affecting children or communities and raise them to project manager.
- Ensure the implementation of solution measures addressing the threats.
- Identify safety issues and raise to project manager and when necessary follow-up with the risk manager on the safety and security of the chosen locations
Handle tracking, reporting on activities and filing ( 10% )
- Ensure related means of verifications (MOV) including attendance sheets, pre posttests, evaluation documents… are in place for each activity.
- Enter related MOV into the system.
- Develop monthly operational progress reports with the support of project staff.
- Assist project manager in the development of Semi Annual and Annual narrative progress reports.
- Prepare weekly activities planning, activities reports and monthly operational progress reports with the support of project staff
- Fill and archive specific forms for referrals and weekly reporting, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure all Filing of records including agreements, PRFs, LPOs, and correspondences related to the project is properly conducted
Handle logistics responsibilities ( 20% )
- Ensure the list of items to be purchased is prepared and coordinate with project Manager and Procurement officer on all procurement needs.
- Assist the project manager in the preparation of annual procurement plan
Perform other duties as required (10%)
- Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture
- Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager
- Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented after coordination with Project manager
- Attend and participate in weekly reporting and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care, quality PSS and referrals, and reporting requirements are followed
- Attend and participate in local and international capacity building events/ trainings as needed
- Attend and participate in spiritual nurture events and other organizational events
- Perform other related tasks as required by the Project Manager.
Educational Background:
Bachelor degree in a social development related field, (kindergarten studies, psychology, sociology, social sciences/humanities, specialized education or social animation)
Skills/Experience:
- Good command of English, both written and oral.
- Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to cope and work under pressure.
- Computer literate mainly in Microsoft Office package.
- Willing to travel within Lebanon with a valid driver’s license
- Willingness to learn and ask questions
- Well-organized, self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work in difficult and high risk situations
- Knowledge of the psychosocial guidelines and approaches related to emergency context ( MHPSS IASC guidelines, PFA principles, etc.).
- Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards.
- One year experience in a similar related job.
- Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing.
- 80% field work, 20% office work
- Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
- Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 9 2017
Active Until:
Oct 9 2017
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit