PSS session Facilitator (Structured and Non-structured)

Job Description

Title: PSS session Facilitator (Structured and Non-structured)

Company Name: Pulse Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, development studies, Child Rights, Women and Gender studies).

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• 2 years of experience in community engagement, mobilization, or development work.

• Work experience in the host community context in host community of Cox`s Bazar is highly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust and rapport with community members.

• Excellent facilitation and training skills.

• Knowledge of participatory approaches and community-based development principles.

• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to community empowerment, social justice, and sustainable development.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and Bengali. Knowledge of Chittagonian dialects is highly preferred.

Reported To: Project Officer (CP)

Job Purpose of Structured and Non-structured PSS session Facilitator:

The Structured and Non-structured PSS Session Facilitator will support mobilize the community people and ensure the community engagement and support to project staff for the smooth implementation of the project. The facilitators will be responsible for implementing child protection activities related to Child-Friendly Space in the work area of Host Community. Project Officer will directly supervise their work. This role involves building strong relationships, raising awareness, and facilitating community empowerment through effective communication and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Outreach:

• Conduct assessment for beneficiary selection according project guideline, door to door visit and coordinate with other sectors for integration and common beneficiary selection

• To form the different group, establish effective communication with selected beneficiary, and organize regular session.

• Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and awareness sessions to introduce the project and its benefits to community members.

• Explain project objectives, activities, and expected outcomes in an understandable manner

• Organize regular meetings, implement decisions, and assist in their overall activities.

• Assist to form a child protection committee at the local level to provide overall cooperation and to hold regular meetings.

• Coordinating the Adolescent group, Parents group, Adolescent Club, and Child Protection Committee with the Child-Friendly Place, MPCC.

• Organize awareness and training sessions for Adolescent clubs, and child protection committees.

• Referral of children and their family members to various service providers in receiving services and establishing and maintaining good relations with the service providers.

• Mapping and regularly updating the services of the service provider/organization.

• Work closely with para social workers, CBCPC, adolescent club members to identify beneficiary and referral (if required)

• To maintain regular contact and good relations with the representative and other stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of project activities and to create child protection zones at the local level.

• Prepare the work plan/schedule in collaboration with the project officer and coordinate with the Project Officer to implement the activities and take the initiative in implementing the activities as per the plan.

• To take the initiative to accept/resolve various opinions, suggestions, and complaints submitted in the opinion as per the guideline.

• Establish effective communication with the child`s parents and inspect the premises for the child`s participation and protection.

• Documented and update all the register books related to work.

• Assist the project officer and share project officer with the necessary data.

• Prepare and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. Also, to perform other duties assigned by the organization/supervisor responsibly.

Needs Assessment and Participation:

• Conduct participatory needs assessments to understand community aspirations, challenges, and existing skills.

• Collaborate with community members to co-design project interventions that are tailored to their needs and preferences.

Data Collection and Feedback:

• Gather feedback from community members to ensure their voices are heard in project decision-making.

• Collect and document success stories, testimonials, and lessons learned from the community.

Networking and Collaboration:

• Liaise with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance the project`s reach and impact.

• Represent the community in meetings and forums related to the project`s objectives.

• Gross Salary: 22,500 per month