Overview

The Child-Friendly Spaces Project Assistant will implement activities at the Child-Friendly Space in Nduta final delivery point during the days of food distribution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the child –friendly space atmosphere is safe and child- friendly for all the children.
• Supervise and support children’s play activities at the FDP during food distribution days.
• Conduct a daily assessment of the children and ensure a variety of structured games and activities within the Child-Friendly Space.
• Ensure that all the needs of children are catered for with regards to different ages, genders, and abilities.
•  Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected.
• Establish a rotation system to promote the sharing of equipment and games between Children
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate conflict-solving behaviors.
• Ensure that all games and equipment are accounted for and stored securely at the end of the day.
• Liaise with parents and the community regularly to keep them informed of any developments or problems within the Child-Friendly Space and surrounding areas.
• Monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly space.

Qualifications and experience 

• Degree/ Diploma in sociology, psychology, social work or related field International Development, Social Science or related field or significant relevant work experience
• At least 2 year’s working experience in a similar role with a good awareness of current issues in the field of development, emergencies and familiarity with children’s issues in particular
• Experience in facilitating the implementation and monitoring of community managed projects with an NGO environment and computer literate.

Reports to: GFD Program Manager