INTRODUCTION
Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovate solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.
Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.
Job Title | CFS Facilitator |
Code | 020/19 |
Place of Work | Haro Limu & Sasiga Woreda |
Program/Unit | Emergency Response |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization Scale |
No. of Positions | Six (6) |
Reports to | Child Protection Officer |
Length of Contract | 6 Months |
ROLE PURPOSE:
The CFS Facilitator is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering daily curriculum and play activities to the children who attend the CFS centre(s).
The CFS facilitator will work closely with the CFS Supervisor to monitor and record daily attendance and report any issues with the centre/children.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Program Management
· Provide problem solving solutions to social workers.
Reporting
· Child Protection Officer
Child safeguarding (CSG)
· Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse,
· Ensure that all activities seen through a child safeguarding lens;
· Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm,
· Ensure all partners and beneficiaries of Save the Children are aware of the child safeguarding policy and promote the message of child safeguarding to children, beneficiary families, and community members in general,
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology or Psychology or other related field.
Experience Required
· Minimum of 6 months to 1-year experience
· Prior experience working with children and in emergency contexts
· Observant and able to manage a group of up to 25 children at one time
· Must be able to employ position methods of interaction with children and prevent inappropriate negative discipline or abuse
· Prior experience in NGO work preferred Necessary Skills and Competencies
· Knowledge of refugee operations; knowledge of the area is an added advantage;
· Experience in working in an insecure environment
· Knowledge of the Oromia region socio-culture and local language where the post is located
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
· Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
· Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
· Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
· Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
· Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
· Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
· Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
· Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Child safeguarding;
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programs are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures including background checks to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.