ECD Facilitator – Akkar

Background of the project

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC reaches over a million children annually with education and child protection programs in 25 countries around the world.

High-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs provide the foundation for children’s future academic success, health, prosperity and wellbeing. A large body of scientific evidence emphasizes the need for increased investment in early childhood, particularly for children experiencing conflict, crisis and displacement; these children are extremely vulnerable to the long-lasting effects that prolonged stress has on the developing brain.

Scope of work

Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer, the ECD facilitator will be working on the provision of recreational psychosocial support content to children aged 3-8 who were internally displaced during emergency situations. The facilitator will work closely with the school and shelter directors, local and community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to promote a safe and supportive environment for children in the areas of displacement.The ECD facilitator will also perform other associated duties as assigned by the line manager, thereby providing a safe, secure, stimulating environment in which each child achieves his or her full potential.

The ECD facilitator will be responsible for

•ensuring the high quality of the delivery of the recreational psychosocial support content.

•keeping track of caregivers’ attendance.

•ensuring that children feel comfortable, safe and respected.

•monitoring and evaluating the children’s progress and welfare.

•demonstrating and encouraging inclusive work practices.

•ensuring all materials and equipment are accounted for every day.

•supporting the distribution of the necessary materials.

•supporting M&E team in data collection and data entry with relevant tools, as needed – when delays occur flag concerns/challenges.

•preparing the timesheets of OVs.

•attending meetings and trainings as directed by the ECD Technical unit.

Deliverables:

Payment Mode:

• ·A monthly certificate of Completion will be issued signed by both parties based on the supporting document submitted including an invoice and case report submitted to IRC’s focal point.
• ·All mentioned deliverables will need to be conducted on a monthly basis till the end of the contract.
• ·Total contract for 3 months till the end of December, with monthly equal settlements for achieving the list of deliverables.

Requirements:

• B.A or technical diploma or degree in early childhood education, social work, or other related degree;
• Good understanding of the ECD context, including, child-centered approaches, and inclusive- active learning methods, and willingness to continuously update his/her skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with children
• Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding policies
• Interpersonal qualities: team player, very flexible, able to handle pressure well, work well in a cross-cultural setting, positive role model and conflict-solving behaviors.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic.
• Basic written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of the International Rescue Committee’s standards, aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.