Community Facilitator (Santo)

Job Posting Organization:
Save The Children is a global non-profit organization that is dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. Established with a mission to provide children with a brighter future, Save The Children operates in over 120 countries worldwide. The organization is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children and their families. With a diverse workforce and a strong focus on community engagement, Save The Children aims to create a child-friendly work environment that fosters individual growth and development. The organization values collaboration and teamwork, providing employees with opportunities to work alongside creative teams and develop their skills through internal learning plans and development opportunities. Save The Children is known for its attractive remuneration packages, which include competitive salaries and benefits that support the well-being of its employees.

Job Overview:
The Community Facilitator position at Save The Children is a vital role focused on supporting child protection and family wellbeing initiatives at the community level in Vanuatu. The facilitator will be responsible for mobilizing and supporting communities to strengthen child protection efforts locally. This role involves ensuring that children and families have access to accurate information, engaging in prevention activities, particularly through Save the Children’s HAPI Famili programme, and providing adequate support and guidance to help build and sustain safe and nurturing family environments. The Community Facilitator will also serve as a key liaison to enhance coordination between formal and informal child protection mechanisms, ensuring that children and their families receive timely and appropriate support through safe reporting and referrals to service providers. This position requires a proactive and strategic thinker who is passionate about supporting the social protection network and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Facilitator will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities that include:

• Community Engagement & Safe Families Programme: Building strong relationships with children, parents, caregivers, community and faith leaders; supporting and promoting participation in the Safe Families Programme; facilitating parenting sessions, children's activities, home visits, and awareness activities on child rights, positive parenting, gender equality, and protection; ensuring activities are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and accessible to all community members.
• Child Protection & Referrals: Identifying and supporting children and families at risk; facilitating safe and confidential referrals to relevant services and authorities; working closely with government agencies, service providers, and community stakeholders to strengthen child protection systems.
• Community Awareness & Accountability: Sharing child protection information and key messages with communities; supporting community feedback mechanisms and ensuring concerns are addressed promptly; promoting access to available support services for children and families.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Maintaining accurate and confidential records; supporting activity monitoring, reporting, and documentation of success stories and case studies.
• Health, Safety & Child Safeguarding: Complying with workplace health and safety requirements; promoting a child-safe environment and upholding Save the Children's Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct; reporting and responding appropriately to any child protection concerns.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires several key qualifications, including:

• At least 2 years of experience working in community mobilization, child protection, or case management;
• Familiarity with participatory approaches and community engagement strategies;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Bislama and English;
• Experience working in rural or outer island contexts, preferably within Shefa, Penama, and Sanma Province. These qualifications are essential for ensuring that the Community Facilitator can effectively engage with the community and address the needs of children and families.

Educational Background:
While the job description does not specify particular educational requirements, candidates are generally expected to have a background in social work, community development, or a related field that equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively in this role. A relevant degree or certification may be advantageous, particularly in areas related to child protection, social services, or community engagement.

Experience:
Candidates for the Community Facilitator position should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. This experience should ideally be in community mobilization, child protection, or case management, demonstrating the candidate's ability to work effectively in community settings and engage with diverse populations. Familiarity with participatory approaches and community engagement strategies is also important, as is experience working in rural or outer island contexts, particularly within the specified provinces of Shefa, Penama, and Sanma.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are Bislama and English. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both languages are essential for effectively engaging with community members, stakeholders, and service providers. Proficiency in additional local languages or dialects may be considered an asset, enhancing the facilitator's ability to connect with diverse community members and ensure inclusivity in their work.

Additional Notes:
The Community Facilitator role is based in Luganville, Sanma, Vanuatu, and applications are open until 17 June 202

• Candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters via the provided link or email. Save the Children Australia is committed to child safety, requiring all employees to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check where necessary. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce, reflecting the communities it serves. This role is likely to be full-time, and while specific compensation details are not provided, Save the Children is known for offering attractive remuneration packages that include salary and benefits.