Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) Facilitator

• Country: Al-raqqa, Syria
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: IRC
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: N/A

Job Overview/Summary:

Following the displacement of Syrian in Raqqa Governorate, the IRC intend to set up a Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) for children in Mahmoudli Camp. The Safe Healing and Learning Spaces will provide children (5-8) psychosocial and educational support through structured and age-appropriate Early childhood Development (ECD) inter through group and individual activities.  

Responsibilities:

• Attend trainings organized by the IRC.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct every day – in SHLS and in community
• Facilitate recreational activities for children.
• Create space and stimulating learning environment for children through utilizing teaching and learning materials throughout the lessons.
•  Follow and implement the IRC curricula and lessons targeting children accurately.
• Collect data as required by SHLS Officer and the M&E Officer
• Come to the SHLS every day prepared to engage in positive way with children.
• Take children’s attendance for each session
• Prepare activity plan on a weekly basis
• Observe children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities and if needed refer them to relevant services
• Answer questions from community members and parents about what activities are taking place in the SHLS
• Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents
• Develop schedules for daily/weekly activities for children/youth
• Ensure that all children and youth are safe from harm
• Report supply/material needs to the SHLS Leader
• Communicate with local authorities and community leaders about the Parenting Program to ensure community acceptance
• Conduct needs assessment (if relevant)
• Organize communication events about the program and identify the beneficiaries to the program
• Implement the Parenting Program training sessions carefully following the instructions in the manual

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development

• Attend and actively participate in all training sessions organized by the IRC – including taking pre/post-tests as instructed.
• Attend all sessions in your SHLS (minimum 90% attendance required).
• Accurately keep attendance records of children at each session.
• Complete observations or weekly reports as requested by supervisor.
• Remain open to feedback from SHLS Leaders and IRC staff.

Qualifications

• Preferably, a degree in education, social work, human rights, or any other related degrees.
•  Two years’ experience working in child protection programs, ideally with non-governmental organizations.
• Qualified teacher with teaching experience in primary and elementary school
• Well respected and nominated by the community (though final selection will be done by the IRC)
• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, strong communication skills with children and caregivers, analytical skills, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.

Language/Travel:

Fluency in Arabic is required

Travel: 100% to field sites in Raqqa as well as attending regional and global workshops, trainings, and meetings.

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