Job Overview/Summary:

Following the displacement of Syrians in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate, the International Rescue Committee intends to establish a Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) for children in Al-Hol camp The Safe Learning and Healing Spaces will provide children with psychosocial, educational, and age-appropriate support (6-11) through group 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
• Attending and actively participating 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 university degree or equivalent in education, social work, human rights, or a related degree.
• Completion of secondary education is required.
• 1-2 years of experience working in child protection programs, ideally with non-governmental organizations.
• Qualified teacher with teaching experience in primary and elementary school.
• 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; Kurdish is desirable.

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

key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Child Protection Officer
Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): Child Protection Manager
Key Internal Contacts: WPE, Child Protection, PROL, Health team members

Key External Contacts:  Communities, service providers