Education and protection Facilitator – Ninewa

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Education and protection Facilitator – Ninewa

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision – Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Education and protection Facilitator – Ninewa

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Education facilitator: is responsible for providing Catch Up Program (CUP) and/or Adolescent Girls sessions for children to fill the learning gap and to empower the girls’ life skills.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Collaborate with project officer to develop detailed implementation plans for education and protection activities in line with project objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of education activities, including formal and non-formal education programs and life skills development.
• Facilitate child protection activities, including CUP, Empowering sessions for adolescent girls, community awareness campaigns, and child rights advocacy.
• Work with the Education & CP field supervisor and/or Project Officer for planning and scheduling the activities.
• Work for necessary preparation and manage and store the equipment appropriately every time the session is provided.

 

Community Engagement and Capacity Building:

• Establish positive relationships with local communities, children, parents, and caregivers to ensure their active participation in program activities.
• Conduct community sensitization and awareness sessions on child protection, education, and related issues.

Data keeping:

• Keep track and documents of attendance and records of the participants.

 

Child Safeguarding and Ethics:

• Uphold the organization’s child safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure the safety and well-being of children participating in program activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards in dealing with sensitive child protection cases.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication skills with children of different age groups and adults (staff and community members).
2. Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
3. Ability to cope and work under pressure.
4. Well-organized, self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
5. Familiar with Humanitarian Principles and standards.
6. Familiar with Iraqi education system and cultural and social context.
7. Full adherence to World Vision Children and Adult Safeguarding as well as Conflict of Interest policies.
8. University degree in Psychology, Education or Social Work, Professional training on Child Protection related area can be accepted in Lieu of Degree program.

 

Language Requirements

• local language(s) (Arabic)
• English knowledge plus

 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Possible travel to Erbil a few times during the contract period
• Presence according to WVI P&C policy

 

 

 

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: 

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Education-and-Protection-Facilitator_JR37032  

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is 29 October 2024.

 

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks