Retention Support Facilitator

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Terms of Reference (TOR) for Retention Support Facilitators (RSFs)

Position Title:  Retention Support Facilitators (RSFs)

Location: Jabal Mohsen / Mankoubin

Duration: 5 months (aligned with the project timeframe)

Level of Effort (LoE):  12 Hours per week

Reporting to: Center Coordinator 

Purpose of the Position

The Alawite Islamic Charity Association (AICA) is implementing a CRS-funded Education in Emergency (EiE) project to support displaced Syrian children and vulnerable host communities in North Lebanon, mainly in Jabal Mohsen. This initiative aims to provide structured learning opportunities, enhance child protection, and ensure household stability through integrated education and well-being interventions.

To ensure the effective operation and implementation of the CRS-funded Education in Emergency (EiE) project, AICA seeks 3 qualified candidates for the position of Retention Support Facilitator (RSF) to enhance student retention among displaced Syrian children and vulnerable host communities in North Lebanon. The RSF will play a critical role in engaging displaced Syrian, supporting educators, and smoothen learning continuity in a tailored Education guideline while these children remain in Lebanon.

The Retention Support Facilitator will work directly with students, peer facilitators, the project team, and parents to maintain the children's academic perception, enhance educational engagement, and provide psychosocial support. RSFs will deliver tailored learning support through a 2-hour instructional module, three days per week, integrating the Syrian curriculum while introducing Lebanese language components and key academic topics. This approach aims to ensure children are academically engaged and introduce key language and components in case children may consider integration into the Lebanese education system in the following academic year.

Each 2-hour session will be complemented with 1 hour of recreational activity (provided by the recreational facilitator) to create a relaxed and engaging learning environment, allowing children to release stress and absorb academic content more effectively.

Students will be placed in structured learning cycles based on their academic level:

Cycle 1: Grades 1, 2, and 3

Cycle 2: Grades 4, 5, and 6

Cycle 3: Grades 7, 8, and 9

RSFs may take full classes or cover specific subjects as determined in coordination with the Center Coordinator and in alignment with the project schedule and needs. This role aligns with CRS’s EiE priorities, ensuring inclusive, high-quality learning opportunities for children affected by displacement and crisis. 

Key Responsibilities

A. Student Support.

B. Parental and Community Engagement.

C. Collaboration with Staff.

D. Monitoring and Evaluation.

E. Advocacy and Awareness.

Supervisory & Reporting Line

Line Manager: Center Coordinator 

Functional Manager: Grants Project Manager

Terms and Conditions

• The Retention Support Facilitators is expected to adhere to AICA’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, and visibility guidelines.