occupied Palestinian territory: Child Friendly Space Facilitator (Casual Worker)

***Due to the urgency to fill this opportunity, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that it might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity: Child Friendly Space (CFS) Facilitator (Casual Worker)

Post Location: Gaza Field Office - Deir al Balah - Subject to change depending on SC priorities

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1 month with possibility of extension.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The responsibilities of this position include the facilitation of community discussions, implementation of CP/MHPSS activities and the engagement with target groups in Save the Children’s static CFS. Additionally, the role involves ensuring operational smoothness, supporting communication tasks, implementing activities related to projects in locations where the team in Gaza office operates, particularly in Save the Children’s Child Protection areas of implementation but subjected to other SCI sector’s needs. Hired staff must comply with Save the Children International’s policies and procedures.

For CFS facilitators assigned to Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial support (CP/MHPSS) team, they will be working at the implementing static locations level and in close collaboration with other CP/MHPSS staff as the CP/MHPSS Supervisors, Officers, Coordinators and SC implementing partners. They will be responsible for the provision of PSS, Safe Identification and Referral (SIR) and awareness raising sessions on child protection while ensuring MEAL mechanisms and CP Minimum Standards in place.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Reports to: CP/MHPSS Supervisor
• Staff reporting to this post: None.
• Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Represent Save the Children and engage with target groups in static CFS in close collaboration with CP/MHPSS Community Engagement Workers (CEW) implementing activities in mobile locations.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops with children, following the children’s resilience programme or other nonclinical PSS support set out by the CFS supervisor .
• Contribute to developing weekly schedules of activities.
• Ensure variety of semi-structured and recreational activities in the CFS catering the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities.
• Implement safe and fun activities with children
• Ensure safe, child friendly and participatory atmosphere in the CFS
• Continuously monitor and report on the emerging child protection needs of children arriving to the CFS.
• Participate and engage in planning and coordination activities with the team.
• Follow Save the Children’s procedures for the identification and referral of children in need of specialized services
• Actively participate in capacity building activities
• Feed into regular reporting and records keeping mechanisms
• Establish collaborative relationship with caregivers and ensure their participation in decision making.
• Identify and engage with community leaders in informal shelters and possible CFS implementing locations, built the trust with the community and refer to the CP/MHPSS supervisor the possible place of implementation.
• Meet regularly with the CP/MHPSS Supervisor to discuss workshop planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist the CP/MHPSS supervisor in making the procurement list and maintain an adequate stock of the location including maintenance.
• Assist with data collection, observation and accountability as set out by the CP/MHPSS Supervisor in close coordination with MEAL teams.
• Arrange appointments for Save the Children staff as needed.

Other duties:

• Ready to work to respond to any natural disaster or emergency anywhere in OPT.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• College level education.
• Social Work, pedagogy, psychology, education and non-formal education background will be appreciated.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• Experience in working with children with age group of 9-16 years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and handle a complex and varied workload.
• Ability to contribute to a small team, motivate staff, work collaboratively with colleagues, and provide support and advice as needed.
• Willingness and ability to significantly adjust working hours and collaborate with emergency teams coming from outside the sector.
• Cooperate as needed with organization staff, both internationally and within the team environment.
• Understand and commit to Save the Children’s vision and mission.
• Ability to read and understand simple guidelines, short correspondence, and memos.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic.

Desirable:

• Any previous experience in working within the MHPSS programs***.***
• Ability to use minimum level of English.

Additional Job Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation: 

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn, and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday,
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to Apply:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Child Friendly Space Facilitator (Casual Worker)

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.