About us

War Child UK (WCUK) works to support children in conflict and post-conflict affected areas who live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include IDP and refugee children, street children, child headed households, children associated with armed groups, and children in detention.  Our mission is to support and strengthen the protective environment around all the children we serve. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war and/or conflict.  This is a vision that can only be realized through the collective actions of children themselves, their caregivers, communities and their leaders, other NGOs, governments and key decision makers.

Purpose of the Role

The PSS Facilitator is a member of War Child UK’s (WCUK) Child Protection team. The PSS Facilitator will work under the supervision of PSS Supervisor, to whom they will report.  War Child’s Child Protection Technical Advisor will provide ongoing capacity-building support and guidance. The PSS Facilitator will provide daily IDEAL and recreational activities to children affected by conflict and trauma. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver War Child’s structured PSS methodologies to children of different age groups, including Little Fellow, I DEAL and Win-Win DEAL, as well as structured PSS methodology for parents and caregivers
• Ensure that programs are meeting the specific needs of children
• Carry out the outreach and registration process for each PSS cycle, and give inputs on best schedule for programs according to the specific needs/context of the site location
• Carry out pre and post-tests with participants
• Be responsible for keeping track of attendance sheets for each group
• Work closely with the case management and outreach teams to identify children to participate in PSS activities, according to the agreed criteria
• Participate in the development of lessons learned and best practices and contribute relevant information to project reports
• Observe the children during the outdoor activities

• Report to the Field Officer in case of a student is absent for more than two days or left the CFS, and report to the case management team for follow-up of the case
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
• Respect and adhere to War Child’s Child Safe Guarding Policy.

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero-tolerance for any behaviors and practices that put children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding Policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/whats-happening/news/our-child-safeguarding-policies-and-procedures

Education and experience

• 2 years relevant experience in field work on the issues related to Child Protection or Education
• At least 1 year specific Facilitator or Teacher or work experience with children
• Previous experience in a similar position with international or national organizations or government authorities
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead groups of children
• Fluent in written and spoken Kurdish and Arabic
• Knowledge of Child Protection standards and procedures
• Ability to discuss sensitive issues with children and parents/caregivers and provide guidance and support

Qualities

• Team player
• Highly organized
• Friendly and good sense of humour
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources
• Creative and innovative
• Close attention to detail
• Commitment to War Child’s aims, values and mission
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with children

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the below link

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• War Child is an equal opportunity employer, both females and males are encouraged to apply.
• Interviews will be done on a rolling basis.
• In order for an application to be considered valid, War Child UK only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• A clear vetting and Due Diligence check and Police Check.
• Receipt of three satisfactory references.

If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks of submission please consider your application unsuccessful and kindly keep an eye on our website for future opportunities that may arise