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Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Implementation of Project Activities
• Ensure constant and transparent communication and collaboration with relevant community structures and leaders, in order to get buy-in and support for the project activities.
• Seek support or consent from concerned people in the communities to ensure the participation of the adolescent boys and girls and their caregivers in the project activities.
• Prepare materials for activity sessions, awareness events and information dissemination on relevant topics with the support of the Child Development Officer and the Child Development Coordinators.
• Plan, organize and run activities with adolescents in line with the design and work plan of the MOBILIZE project while facilitate and encourage adolescents’ participation.
• Set up and maintain project materials and equipment as required in the mobile unit of MOBILIZE project
• Deal with difficult behaviours (conflict, aggressiveness, introversion) and understand the reason behind the behaviour to positively communicate with the situation.
• Support adolescents to mobilize parents and caregivers for joint activities within camps and informal settings.
• Conduct outreach activities to support ‘hard-to-reach’ adolescents to attend training, awareness session and other activities
• Identify and refer children and adolescents in need of specialized support and other services.
• Coordinate with other Child Development Facilitators (Early Age Group and Caregiver Group) to ensure linkage between activities.
• Report to the Project Manager and/or Child Wellbeing Officer on any issues, challenges or gaps in implementation.
• The MOBILIZE project is implemented in accordance with the design, requirements and standards of WV.
• The project addresses the gaps in services and support for the adolescent group.
• Project communities are aware and supportive of the MOBILIZE project activities.
• There is effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and community structures at the local level.
Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting
• Collect and organize the data on the activities and ensure that all the relevant reports/forms are duly filled.
• Develop and use weekly work plan with support from the Child Development Officer.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly reports submitted to the Project Manager/Area Manager that include information on project progress, achievements and challenges.
• Ensure the data collection and storage respect data protection and information sharing protocols, particularly in terms of confidentiality and do no harm principles.
• Collaborate closely with the MEAL team to monitor activities with defined monitoring tools and document learning and best practices. • Project progress and achievements are captured in internal and external reports.
• Project designs and implementation are adjusted timely and effectively based on the feedback and complaints from children, adolescents and the communities.
Capacity Building & Coordination
• Share capacity building needs with the Child Development Officer and CD Coordinator and/or the Protection and Safeguarding Coordinator.
• Attend internal and external training on related topics to enhance knowledge on child wellbeing, adolescent programming, specific curriculums and other thematic areas.
• Participate in internal meetings and coordinate with other programme/sector teams.
Other
• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
• Adhere to WV accountability standards. • Project staff have improved knowledge and capacity in child wellbeing and adolescent programming
• Effective internal coordination within project and other teams
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
• At least 1 year of experience working in protection, child protection, education, MHPSS, adolescent and other relevant programmes in development or humanitarian settings
• Understanding of the situation of adolescents and commitment to improving the lives of adolescents in Southeast region of Turkiye.
• Knowledge of principles and programming approaches for working effectively with adolescents and their families.
• Experience in facilitating activities for or working directly with adolescents in Turkiye is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to effectively communicate with adolescents and their caregivers.
• Ability and willingness to conduct activities and regular outreach in the field/rural areas particularly in engaging families and communities to address issues affecting adolescent boys and girls.
• Ability to negotiate with and mobilize the community and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with other stakeholders
• Commitment to and understanding of WV’s aims, values and principles
• Diploma or relevant education qualification in child development, community development, psychology, psychological guidance, social work and other relevant subjects.
• Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Child Development, Adolescent Engagement, Gender-based Violence, Education in Emergencies, MHPSS, or other relevant subjects.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of inter-agency tools, guidelines and other resources for adolescent programming is desirable
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• Diploma or relevant education qualification in child development, community development, psychology, psychological guidance, social work and other relevant subjects.
• Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Child Development, Adolescent Engagement, Gender-based Violence, Education in Emergencies, MHPSS, or other relevant subjects.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of inter-agency tools, guidelines and other resources for adolescent programming is desirable
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Prior experience in working with NGO is preferred
• Prior experience in emergency and humanitarian response
• A local from the project locations is preferable
Travel and/or Work Environment
Requirement Domestic travel to project sites only – for Islahiye and Nurdağı districts of Gaziantep
Language Requirements
Excellent communication skills in Turkish and Arabic languages.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only