Child Friendly Space Assistant

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Integration Learning Center Assistant to work in Central Greece.

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

About the job

Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader and in close coordination with other DRC field units, the CFS Assistant will support the daily operations of the CFS for asylum seekers. The CFS Assistant will be 100% field-based, will develop and maintain good relations with the Persons of Concern (PoC), relevant stakeholders, and will support the implementation of DRC’s protection objectives and activities to provide timely and effective protection to persons of concern under DRC projects in the open accommodation sites.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Define psychosocial activities to be implemented according to the children’s ages and situation and contribute to the development of a child friendly space curriculum.
• Prepare and implement recreational activities for targeted children (large events or small groups)
• Always act in the best interest of the child
• Identify within the activities the children in need of further assistance or special needs. follow up on individual child participation.
• Promote, ensure, and establish the child as a central actor in the activities and as the main actors in their own development and encourage them in decision making of matters that affects them.
• Communicate with children in a protective manner ensuring the respect of their rights.
• Create a positive and trustful atmosphere while interacting with children encouraging them to express their needs and feelings and ensuring their feeling of safety.
• Report any observed problem of a child to the Protection Leader for necessary support or referral to other supportive network.
• Ensure that a child is always not alone in the center/location of activity.
• Identify materials required for activities preferred by children and request for procurement.
• Actively attend supportive trainings and participate in staff meetings.
• Accomplish individual and collective assignments given by her/his supervisors.
• Accomplish her/his duty of care protecting children from any form of maltreatment/abuse.
• Reports to the CFS Officer or CFS Team Leader as soon as she/he suspect or observe or informed a child or children are at risk of abuse or being mistreated.
• Closely supervise young children during group plays and avoid harmful exercises.
• Ensure activities are appropriate for the physical and mental capacity of children.
• Assist in the delivery of Child Protection awareness raising activities.
• Assist in organizing joint events with children from the local communities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CFS Team Leader or Field Protection Manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives.

Collaboration

• Report any major issues to the protection management.
• Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise.
• Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct at all times.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to meet the following requirements:

Required

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with children.
• Proven experience (including volunteer) working with refugees and asylum seekers.
• Strong experience in providing recreational activities to children (drama, play, games, circus, sport, storytelling, drawing/painting, artistic activities, music, dancing)
• Advanced verbal and written English skills.
• Working knowledge in any of the following languages is required: Farsi/Dari and/or French.
• Excellent creativity skills.
• Excellent communication skills especially with children.

Desirable

• University degree in Psychology, Education, social sciences, Refuge and Migrant studies or any other relevant field is highly appreciated.
• Experience of community-based or community mobilization work in a humanitarian context is a strong advantage.
• Computer skills are an added value.
• Working knowledge of Greek and/or Arabic will be a distinct advantage.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length:

• Contract Length: 3month Fixed Term Contract under Greek Labor Law (national contract) until {date} with a possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• Designation of Duty Station: This is a roving position that will be based in Larissa, Central Greece
• Band: I
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 04.03.2022

The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.