Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving
emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable,
community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance.
Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring,
and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with
the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Position Overview
Peer Educators will support the formation and facilitation of child peer groups (5–6 children per group) to
provide basic knowledge on emotional, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual development. They will promote
positive behavior, school retention, and child protection awareness among orphaned children
Main Responsibilities
Facilitate regular peer-to-peer learning sessions with child groups.
Teach age-appropriate topics: hygiene, psychosocial wellbeing, emotional development, rights,
positive behavior, and protection.
Promote school attendance and follow up with children facing challenges.
Identify vulnerable children and refer cases to the project team.
Support recreational and socio-cultural activities, competitions, and learning events.
Keep child attendance records and submit monthly reports.
Provide mentorship, encouragement, and a safe learning environment for children.
Work closely with parents/guardians, teachers, and community leaders
NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as
assigned
Job Advertisement
Ver.Mar.2026
Job Title: Peer Educators(2)
Location: Baidoa District, Bay Region, Somalia
Contract period: 20 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and
funding)
Work Arrangements On Site
Salary Range: $200.
Closing Date: 26
th March 2026
Ver.Mar.2026
Secondary school completion required; diploma in Education, Social Work, or related field is an added
advantage.
Experience working with children or youth groups preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with children and adolescents.
Knowledge of child protection, wellbeing, and basic counselling is an asset.
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of
success submit your application cover letter and CV as single PDF document- The cover letter being the first page to;
hr.somalia@humanappeal.org.so with subject line Peer Educator by or before 26
th March 2026. Apply today to become our
Peer Educator – we would love to hear from you.
* Qualified Female candidates are encourage to apply. Candidates from Bidoa will be given priority.
Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal
authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station (Baidoa).
Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly
encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.
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