Recreational Facilitator – (50 % of the full working hours)
Ensure quality implementation of recreational activities for children
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Overview
Ensure quality implementation of recreational activities for children
You have:
- Bachelor degree related to sport science or high school diploma coupled with relevant working experience of at least 1 year.
- Experience on refugee/migration related issues would be an asset.
- At least 1 years of experience in provision of recreation activities with focus on child protection / recreational activities.
- Understanding the psychosocial support needs of refugees in refugee camps.
- Strong connections with recreational/sport clubs, sport professionals and sport community.
- Experience in organizing recreational activities for children in the community.
- Fluency in spoken and written Serbian.
- Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an asset.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Contract
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About the job
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has opened the recruitment process for a National Post (with Local salary scale) of the Recreational Facilitator within the UNICEF funded projects.
Position: Recreational Facilitator – (50 % of the full working hours)
Period of engagement: 4 months with a possibility of extension
Basic functions: The Recreational Facilitator primary function is to ensure quality implementation of the recreational activities in synergy with the larger child protection component of the DRC programme in Serbia.
Reference: The Recreational Facilitator refers to the Head of Programme and works in close cooperation with the Project staff (Child Protection Officer and others).
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Assess the recreation requirements of the beneficiaries;
- Communicate with refugee children and youth to determine their needs and interests;
- Prepare and implement recreational activities schedules;
- Handle development and implementation of programs according to age and capability of beneficiary group;
- Schedule, lead and supervise recreational activities;
- Take into account Covid-19 pandemic, including associated restrictions and recommendations coming from relevant authorities when designing and implementing activities, ensuring PoCs and personal safety;
- Encourage beneficiaries to participate in activities by showing them how they are done;
- Ensure a variety of sport and recreation programs are planned and implemented;
- Provide participants with lists of rules and regulations for each activity that they are involved in;
- Assist with and facilitate local involvement of community in recreational activities;
- Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities;
- Provide reports about recreation programs and activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & experience required
- Bachelor degree related to sport science or high school diploma coupled with relevant working experience of at least 1 year;
- Experience on refugee/migration related issues would be an asset
Skills and Work Experience:
- At least 1 years of experience in provision of recreation activities with focus on child protection / recreational activities, preferably within refugee/displacement programs, or at least 1 years of experience in provision of recreational activities with children;
- Understanding the psychosocial support needs of refugees in refugee camps.
- Strong connections with recreational/sport clubs, sport professionals and sport community;
- Experience in organizing recreational activities for children in the community.
Key Competencies
- Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
- Problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce reports for internal and external use;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Fluency in spoken and written Serbian,
- Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an asset;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
POSITION DETAILS:
- Type of contract: National post with Serbian citizenship or fully regulated residence and working permit in Serbia
- Start date: September 2022
- Duty station: Vranje
- Closing Date for Application: 6 September 2022 12h CET
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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully organized a recreational activity for children? | This question assesses your experience in organizing activities relevant to the role. | Provide details about the activity, your planning process, and the outcomes. |
| How do you address the psychosocial needs of children in a recreational setting? | This question evaluates your understanding of child protection and psychosocial support. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage children in recreational activities, especially in a multicultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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