PSS Animator-1

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 34,000+ 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:

Implementation of Project Activities

• On a regular basis, lead recreational and PSS activities in the CFS
• Come to the CFS/PSS centres every day prepared to engage in a positive way with children.
• Take children’s attendance for each session.
• Prepare an activity plan on a weekly basis.
• Observe children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities; if needed, refer them to relevant services.
• Answer questions from community members and parents about what activities are taking place in the CFS/PSS centres.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct every day—in CFS/PSS centres and in the community.
• Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents.
• Develop schedules for daily/weekly activities for children or youth
• Ensure the safety of all children and youth.
• Report supply or material needs to the child protection officer. .
• Establish a good working relationship with community shuras and key actors in the project areas to ensure access and regular contact with children and families.
• facilitate safe and confidential referrals to other service providers.
• Support information dissemination on protection, safeguarding, service access, and psychosocial support messages through home visits or at different service points.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with other staff and project teams, ensuring smooth coordination, information sharing, and referrals.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ensure safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up.

Reporting and Administration

• On time appraisal of staff performance in accordance to WV HR policy (Community Mobilizers)
• Ensure daily supervision of CSs
• Prepare weekly and monthly report to the management

Networking & Coordination

• Maintain good working relationships with the partner agencies and service providers that enhance case referral and transfer.
• Work with the protection/project teams to ensure close links between case management, other sectoral activities and the work with community-based child protection mechanism.
• Participate in internal meetings and coordinate with other programme/sector teams.

Other

• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
• Adhere to WV accountability standards.
• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of fragile interventions.
• Required Professional Experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience implementing protection or child protection programmes in humanitarian settings
• Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• 12th Grade or Diploma in community development, psychology, social work, sociology, and other social sciences relevant.
• Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Gender-based Violence, International Humanitarian Law or other relevant subject, PSS and education
• Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Prior experience in working with INGO is preferred
• Male and female couples are preferred in this position
• Prior experience in fragile contexts and humanitarian response.
• Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities
• Experience in implementing programme with case management and psychosocial support components is desirable
• Worked in a team setting and able to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders
• Commitment to and understanding of WV’s aims, values and principles
• Basic knowledge of child protection principles and programming approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to effectively communicate with children and their caregivers
• Knowledge and awareness of inter-agency Child Protection in Humanitarian Action tools, guidelines and other resources is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently

• Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

  Herat with travel to project locations

  Physical Requirements Language Requirements

  Knowledge of the local language (Dari). English skill is desirable.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Added 2 days ago - Updated 1 hour ago - Source: wvi.org