ECD Assistant - Amuda

Teaching & Training

Overview

Assist in providing early childhood development activities for children and caregivers.

You have:

• Degree in social work, education, ECD care, law or related fields.
• Previous experience in education, ECD or protection.
• Previous experience conducting community outreach.
• Previous experience in psychosocial support and case management is desired.
• Experiences working with children.
• Fluency in Arabic/Kurdish is required; English language skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary:

ECD program Assistant will work alongside the ECD teams in NES to help provide Early Childhood Development (ECD) activities targeting caregivers and children attending the ECD centers with their parents. The ECD program Assistant will provide young children (0-8) with higher quality early learning environment in the ECD centers by engaging them in tailored activities, specialized viewings, and modular games. The ECD program Assistant also will support the provision of tailored sessions for caregivers in supporting ECD through awareness raising and group sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate interactive ECD sessions and activities for children ages (0-8) years old, - Facilitate ECD sessions targeting caregivers. - Create space and stimulating learning environment through utilizing teaching and learning - materials throughout the lessons. - Follow and implement the IRC ECD/Ahlan Simsim content and lessons accurately targeting - caregivers and children. - Provide tailored sessions for ECD beneficiaries on ECD sessions key messages. - Collect data as required by ECD Program Officer, Information Management Officer and the M&E Officer. - Support with establishing formalized referral pathways within the communities of work to available services - Raise awareness regarding the availability of ECD, mental ECD, psychosocial support and ECD services. - Identify and refer cases for more specialized mental ECD support or case management services. - Participate in capacity building trainings as directed by supervisor. - Carry out capacity building of other humanitarian actors and IRC staff on ECD services as requested. - Participate in regular supervision meetings with supervisor. - Follow a pre-prepared schedule of activities in agreed communities. - Make efforts to learn and improve activities based on feedback and M&E information. - Support all relevant distribution operations. - Perform other office and field duties related to community ECD and general ECD as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the program

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education:

- Degree in social work, education, ECD care, and law or other related fields.

Work Experience:

- Previous experience in education, ECD or protection. - Previous experience conducting community outreach ideal - Previous experience in psychosocial support and case management is desired - Experiences working with children - Strong understanding of ECD issues including ECD, and protection. - Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy including ability to provide basic Psychological First Aid services - Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to use smart phones, tablets, and related communication technology in data collection. Within MS Office, must have good Excel and Word skills. - Adequate internet access to download and upload electronically - Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. - Effective team player with strong leadership skills and initiatives. - Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics. - Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and travel as required to different field sites - Willing to participate in trainings, self-improve, and engage in continuous learning.

Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic/Kurdish is required. English language skills preferred.

Professional Standards

- The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. - The International Rescue Committee encourages women to work with us to reach the neediest people in need of humanitarian assistance, such as women, widows and children. We are committed to providing a decent work environment that takes into account the needs of women in the workplace, such as maternity leave and safety protocols that take into account the special needs of women in the field.

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Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org