Akelius Teacher Assistant/Project Officer

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Title of the position: Akelius Teacher Assistant/Project Officer

Location: BiH, Bihać (TRC Borići)

Deadline of applications: April 4, 2024

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Akelius Teacher Assistant:

• Preparation of class/project activities
• Preparation of equipment (tablets) for class
• Responsible for organizing the attendees/children for the class

Teaching Support

• Documenting the progress of class/project activities (keeping track of the children participated in course, maintaining attendance lists, providing information on status of Language course)
• Maintain daily records, track children’s progress and intervene to help children progress as necessary
• Assistance in conducting English Language course classes for migrant children 5 to 18 accommodated in Borici TRC
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment where the unique needs of all students are met
• Preparing relevant inputs for project reports

Maintenance of equipment

• Taking care of WV equipment
• Regular check-ups of equipment
• In case of equipment failure responsible for immediate reporting to the coordinator

Team Work and Collaboration

• Establishing collaborative relationships with other stakeholders, operating in TRC Borici
• Working collaboratively with WV BiH Emergency Response staff and participate in weekly staff meetings

Project Officer Responsibilities

MHPPS Workshop support

• Develop and implement tailored social, recreational, educational, and occupational activities for girls and women.
• Maintain attendance records and monitor participation in workshop sessions for (PoM).
• Record project activities, communications, and agreements.
• Organize and store all project-related documentation efficiently.
• Contribute to project reporting
• Prepare necessary inputs for project reports and compile impactful stories for reporting purposes.

Preparation of project activities

• Preparation the list of needed equipment or goods for the implementation of workshop sessions
• In collaboration with Project Coordinator prepare weekly plan of project activities/workshop sessions
• Participate in Coordination meetings/working groups as required.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with other stakeholders, operating in TRC Borici
• Working collaboratively with WV BiH Emergency Response staff and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Daily and weekly working collaboratively and responsively with Project Coordinator and Project Manager

Other Responsibilities

• Be aware of the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) standards and operational imperatives as well as the National Disaster Preparedness Plan (NDPP).
• All other organizational, emergency response and project related matters, as directed by Emergency Response Project Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum high school education
• Education in Social Studies and related areas would be considered as an asset.
• Experience in direct work with children is essential- at least 1 year of experience working with children of all ages, and least two years working experience in migration response sector.
• Proven understanding of humanitarian setup and Safeguarding Standards in Humanitarian Action.
• Proven excellent networking and relationship management skills with the actors of migrant response sector (Government, NGO, civil society)
• Proven ability work in the dynamic and uncertain environment (emergency response environment).
• Willingness to travel daily and willingness to help out with all educational and occupational activities.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, email and internet programs.
• Flexible and able to make sound quick decisions
• In line with WV core values
• Attuned to Safeguarding issues especially in emergencies
• Willingness to work in difficult environment
• Fluent English written and spoken preferred
• Minimum understanding of migrant response and human trafficking.
• Experience in delivering a diverse range of interventions encompassing arts, sports, education, and occupational activities
• Experience in enhancing well-being of children and younger population.
• Experience in networking with external stakeholders
• Strong sense for humanitarian situation and cultural sensitivity

Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules, code of conduct and WVI core values https://www.wvi.org/our-core-values

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only