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TERMS OF REFERENCE Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for appointment to the positions of Facilitator and Supervisor for the After-School and Summer Programmes, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) through the Integrated Community – Based Transformation Programme at the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment.

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BACKGROUND 1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL)has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-at- risk in Castries, Saint Lucia.

Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services.
The Youth Empowerment Project (the Project) will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities.
In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities.

The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).

1.02 The Community After-School Programme (CASP) target groups are children (10-15 years).
For these children, the centres offer a positive alternative to remaining at home or in the community after school with little to do besides watching television, "hanging out" with friends or possibly engaging in activities that put them at-risk.

They will have an opportunity to become a part of a programme where they can challenge themselves in being creative, thinking critically about issues and making important decisions, and generally engaging in varying actions and activities for self- development.
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OBJECTIVE 2.01 The consultancy will seek to provide programmatic support for the implementation of the Integrated Community-Based Transformation Programmes including after-school and summer programmes.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES 3.01 The Consultants shall undertake, inter alia, the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Supervise after-school and summer programme children in scheduled daily activities including completion of homework assignments, tutoring in mathematics and reading, crafts, and computer stations; Assist as needed with room preparations, scheduling of activities, meal preparation and clean-up as well as recreation activities; Supervise arrival and departure of students; Assist in preparation of visits by visiting teachers and other Coordinators; Assist in statistics, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, as needed; Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual students; Learn to know the needs of each individual and be available to help each individual experience success; and (h) Help each student meet and exceed personal learning and achievement goals established by themselves in partnership with other staff.
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 4.01 Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school, reasonable knowledge of the more elementary phases of general office work, ability in operating common office machines; accuracy in performing arithmetical computations, knowledge of computer software programmes.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS 5.01 The After-School Programme Assistant(s) must be able to give direction and guidance to children clearly and in a respectful tone.
He or she must be able to receive verbal and/or written instructions from supervisors.

The assistant must be able to complete basic attendance reports and camp records as needed.

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REASONING ABILITY 6.01 The After-School Programme Assistant(s) must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS 7.01 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The facilitator is required to participate in all physical activities including, but not limited to, outdoor recreation, walking and climbing stairs, small and large group activities, as well as one-to-one instruction.

The employee frequently is required to walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

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DURATION 8.01 The assignment is expected to last not more than 36 months.

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REPORTING 9.01 The Consultant(s) shall report to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports.

The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports will provide the DOE with monthly reports on the consultancy services.