SHLS Facilitator

Background/IRC Summary:  

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

Following the displacement of Syrian in Raqq Governorate, the IRC intend to set up a Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) for children in Mahmoudli Camp. The Safe Healing and Learning Spaces will provide children (5-8) psychosocial and educational support through structured and age-appropriate Early childhood Development (ECD) inter through group and individual activities.  

Responsibilities:

• Attend trainings organized by the IRC.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct every day – in SHLS and in community
• Facilitate recreational activities for children.
• Create space and stimulating learning environment for children through utilizing teaching and learning materials throughout the lessons.
•  Follow and implement the IRC curricula and lessons targeting children accurately.
• Collect data as required by SHLS Officer and the M&E Officer
• Come to the SHLS every day prepared to engage in positive way with children.
• Take children’s attendance for each session
• Prepare activity plan on a weekly basis
• Observe children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities and if needed refer them to relevant services
• Answer questions from community members and parents about what activities are taking place in the SHLS
• Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents
• Develop schedules for daily/weekly activities for children/youth
• Ensure that all children and youth are safe from harm
• Report supply/material needs to the SHLS Leader
• Communicate with local authorities and community leaders about the Parenting Program to ensure community acceptance
• Conduct needs assessment (if relevant)
• Organize communication events about the program and identify the beneficiaries to the program
• Implement the Parenting Program training sessions carefully following the instructions in the manual