Facilitator

Programme & Policy

Overview

Organize entertainment and development activities for children in Community centers.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Experience working with children or in community-based activities
• Knowledge of child protection principles
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible, patient, and adaptable team player
• Basic reporting and organizational skills
• Good command of Armenian; English is a plus
• Commitment to People in Need’s values and principles

Description

Duty station: Malishka (Vayots Dzor) / Bardzravan (Syunik) Duration: 3 months (with possible prolongation by municipality) Start date: November 2025 Deadline: October 15, 2025 (urgent need) Line manager: Head of Emergency Programmes Contract type: Service Contract

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; If a suitable candidate is found before the deadline, the announcement will be withdrawn; therefore, early submissions are strongly encouraged; Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The facilitator in close cooperation with “People in Need” NGO and municipality is obliged to organize entertainment and development activities for children attending the “Child Friendly Space” Established in Malishka (Vayots Dzor) and Bardzravan (Syunik) Communities. The facilitators will:

• Registers children visiting established centers (according to purpose and main place of work) and organizes age meetings from Monday to Friday.

• Showing an individual approach ensures the active participation of all children in the organized classes.

• Ensures diversity in the center's planning and implementation of activities, meeting the needs of children of different ages, genders and abilities.

• Adapts the activities of the center to the needs and interests of the children.

• Ensures the active participation of children during the activities of the center.

• Identifies children with health or psychosocial risks and reports to appropriate professional or People in Need staff.

• During the group work, is responsible for the safety of the children.

• Manages and provides children's visit sheet, monthly report on the work done.

• Participates in capacity building courses and other events organized by "People in Need" NGO and the Municipality.

• Performs other functions as needed.

Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH):

• Carries out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.

• Participates in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding).

• Implements Safeguarding measures throughout the projects' cycle including risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection at the project/program level and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.

• Ensures, when possible, that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of third parties include an assessment of third parties' implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies including the prevention of SEAH.

• Creates and maintains a fulfilling and protective environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience and learn about the organization’s processes within a professional and flexible NGO environment — the largest in Central Europe

• Being part of an international and supportive community

• Possibility to contribute to meaningful projects that support vulnerable communities

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Application process

Please apply using the application button, attach your CV, and complete the required questions in the application form.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves; People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp); People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field

• Experience working with children or in community-based activities

• Knowledge of child protection principles

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Responsible, patient, and adaptable team player

• Basic reporting and organizational skills

• Good command of Armenian; English is a plus

• Commitment to People in Need’s values and principles

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