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
