World Vision International is a nongovernmental, non-profit and humanitarian organization that provides Humanitarian services in more than one hundred countries around the world. This organization has been registered under the registration number (115) in the ministry of economy of Afghanistan that has activities in the far and non-developed areas of Ghor, Badghis, Faryab and Herat Provinces of Afghanistan from for over two decades. During these two decades, World Vision Afghanistan (WVA) has been addressing needs of children, their families and their communities in areas such as health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security and livelihoods, education and child protection.

The organization has been able to support more than 2.8 million Afghans, including 1.3 million children, through its various interventions in 2023.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the child protection office, the PSS Animator will be responsible for leading PSS and recreational activities for children and youth enrolled in the CFS and other administrative activities. The PSS Animator will ensure the use of child-centred approaches; provide a safe environment for playing and socializing according to established schedules and routines; and keep accurate records of children’s or youth’s attendance. He/she will be tasked with ensuring that structured plans and recreational activities are organized in the spaces with the active participation of children. He/she will be responsible for managing supplies delivered for the activity.

Major Responsibility 

80% Implementation of Project Activities

• On a regular basis, lead recreational and PSS activities in the CFS
• Come to the CFS/PSS centres every day prepared to engage in a positive way with children.
• Take children’s attendance for each session.
• Prepare an activity plan on a weekly basis.
• Observe children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities; if needed, refer them to relevant services.
• Answer questions from community members and parents about what activities are taking place in the CFS/PSS centres.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct every day—in CFS/PSS centres and in the community.
• Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents.
• Develop schedules for daily/weekly activities for children or youth
• Ensure the safety of all children and youth.
• Report supply or material needs to the child protection officer. .
• Establish a good working relationship with community shuras and key actors in the project areas to ensure access and regular contact with children and families.
• facilitate safe and confidential referrals to other service providers.
• Support information dissemination on protection, safeguarding, service access, and psychosocial support messages through home visits or at different service points.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with other staff and project teams, ensuring smooth coordination, information sharing, and referrals.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ensure safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up.

15% Reporting and Administration

• On time appraisal of staff performance in accordance to WV HR policy (Community Mobilizers)
• Ensure daily supervision of CSs
• Prepare weekly and monthly report to the management

5% Networking & Coordination

• Maintain good working relationships with the partner agencies and service providers that enhance case referral and transfer.
• Work with the protection/project teams to ensure close links between case management, other sectoral activities and the work with community-based child protection mechanism.
• Participate in internal meetings and coordinate with other programme/sector teams.

Other

• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
• Adhere to WV accountability standards.
• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of fragile interventions.

Knowledge/Qualification for this Role

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience implementing protection or child protection programmes in humanitarian settings

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• 12th Grade or Diploma in community development, psychology, social work, sociology, and other social sciences relevant.
• Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Gender-based Violence, International Humanitarian Law or other relevant subject, PSS and education

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Prior experience in working with INGO is preferred
• Male and female couples are preferred in this position
• Prior experience in fragile contexts and humanitarian response.
• Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities
• Experience in implementing programme with case management and psychosocial support components is desirable
• Worked in a team setting and able to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders
• Commitment to and understanding of WV’s aims, values and principles
• Basic knowledge of child protection principles and programming approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to effectively communicate with children and their caregivers
• Knowledge and awareness of inter-agency Child Protection in Humanitarian Action tools, guidelines and other resources is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Herat with travel to project locations

Language Requirements

Knowledge of the local language (Dari). English skill is desirable.

The application closing date is 04 Sep 2024. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Submission Email:

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Faryab-ZO-Afghanistan/PSS-Animator-1_JR34842

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