Child Friendly Space (CFS) Facilitators at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Location: KAGA LGA

Job Purpose

The CFS Facilitator handles planning and implementing structured recreational, psychosocial, and educational activities for children in safe spaces, promoting their well-being, protection, and development.

Key Responsibilities

Activity Implementation

• Facilitate age-appropriate recreational and learning activities for children.
• Organize games, storytelling, arts, and structured play sessions.
• Support children’s psychosocial well-being and emotional expression.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
• Identify and report child protection concerns.
• Adhere to child safeguarding and PSEA policies.
• Promote positive behavior and non-violent discipline.

Registration and Attendance

• Register children attending the CFS activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and participant data.

Community Engagement

• Mobilize children and caregivers to participate in CFS activities.
• Engage with parents and community members to promote child protection awareness.

Referral and Coordination

• Identify children in need of specialized services and refer appropriately.
• Coordinate with caseworkers and protection teams.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain daily records of activities conducted.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to supervisors.
• Document success stories and challenges.

Facility and Materials Management

• Ensure proper use and care of CFS materials and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the Child Friendly Space

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of OND/NCE or bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Experience working with children in humanitarian or development settings.
• Previous experience in CFS or community-based programs is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage and interact effectively with children of different age groups.
• Basic understanding of child protection principles
• Creativity and enthusiasm in organizing activities.
• Patience, empathy, and teamwork

IMPORTANT NOTE

• CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
• CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.