Protection Assistant – PSS

Job Description

Position Summary

The protection assistant PSS \working in Community Centre (CC) as  Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating recreational and psychosocial support activities for children, youth and adults within DRC’s Community Centre, as well as conducting awareness raising activities. The CC Facilitator will also support the creation of a schedule of activities for the centre, as well as maintain the space equipped and organized. The CC Facilitator will identify individuals in need of further assistance and will refer them to DRC staff for additional services.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of activities at the community center for children, youth and adults, including organizing and facilitating recreational and psychosocial support activities such as arts, sport, non-formal education, human development skills, etc;
• Assist in the set-up and organization of spaces and materials in the community centre in preparation for the recreational, psychosocial, awareness raising, and information dissemination activities.
• Assist DRC staff to plan and maintain a schedule of activities at the community centre, and propose new ideas for activities;
• Assist DRC staff in identifying needs for material and equipment to conduct activities;
• Safely identify and mobilize community members to participate in activities at the community centre;
• Greet, welcome, orientate, and register clients at the community centre;
• Conducting information sharing sessions and awareness sessions in the community centre on topics identified by DRC;
• Raise awareness about the activities in the community centre with the community including with community leaders and focal points.
• Safely identify and refer members of the community who require additional assistance and services to DRC’s Case Management staff and Assistants/Officers in accordance with defined referral pathways and Standard Operating Procedures, with a particular focus on high risk cases;
• Read, sign, and strictly abide by the DRC Code of Conduct;
• Must adhere to DRC’s mission, values, code of conduct including respect for the principles of neutrality, do no harm and non-discrimination;
• Must treat all partners and beneficiaries with dignity and respect.

Other

• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Protection Officer or Protection Team Leader;
• Maintain positive work relationship within the team, and promote team-building efforts in coordination with the Protection Team Leader;

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least one year Experience in facilitating recreational and psychosocial support activities;
• At least one year Experience in leading activities for children, youth and adults;
• Written and spoken Arabic;
• Effective oral communication skills;
• Must be willing to perform tasks as required by DRC and other partner agencies if relevant.

Education:

• University degree in social work, education, or closely related fields; proven field experience can be accepted in lieu.

All DRC staff members are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Striving for excellence – constantly and actively seeking ways to develop professionally.
• Collaborating – working respectfully with DRC staff, partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
• Taking the lead – showing positive initiative in situations where leadership is required.
• Communicating – ability to listen, give space, and convey thoughts and ideas to others respectfully.
• Demonstrating integrity – adhering to high personal and professional ethical standards.

Language: (indicate fluency level)

Arabic – Fluent

Key stakeholders:

• Community members
• Other I/NGO running activities in the community centre (where relevant)