CVs & Cover Letters Trainer

Background and Context: Sunrise Organization for Civil Society Development (Sunrise NGO) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and impartial organization. It was founded by a group of volunteers in 2015 to support the community and address the needs that arose immediately after the beginning of the conflict in Iraq. It is registered in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Sunrise NGO operates in Iraq, Nineveh, Sinjar (Shingal) and Ba’aj. One of the core goals pursued by the organization is to participate in creating and preserving a safe and sustainable environment for local communities regardless of their religion, gender, disabilities, age, and ethnic background. Sunrise works in different sectors: education, women’s and children’s protection, livelihood, peacebuilding, and social cohesion. The organization supports membership of people from any of these backgrounds who are interested in the humanitarian field and want to be peacemakers. Sunrise has Muslim, Christian, and Yazidi members. We follow the humanitarian principles of humanity, independence, neutrality, transparency, impartiality, and do not harm.

A short description of the job: Sunrise NGO is seeking a professional CVs & Cover Letters Trainer to deliver a series of workshops designed to help fresh graduates write effective CVs, cover letters, and navigate job vacancy platforms. Many fresh graduates struggle to craft professional job application documents and often rely on others, which can result in lower-quality CVs. The goal of these workshops is to empower participants to independently create high-quality job applications. The trainer must have prior experience in HR within an international NGO, to effectively guide participants and provide practical advice based on real-world recruitment practices.

Work Type: Service Contract (Daily basis)
Number of Working Days: 3 days (workshops in November, 1 full-day workshop per day)
Work Location: Markaz Sinjar

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver three interactive workshops focused on writing CVs, cover letters, and navigating job vacancy platforms.
• Provide personalized feedback to participants on their CVs and cover letters.
• Guide participants in understanding the best practices for tailoring CVs and cover letters to specific job openings.
• Offer practical insights on how to use online job vacancy platforms effectively.
• Share real-world examples of successful job applications.
• Assist participants in preparing professional documents for different types of job applications (local and international).

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

1. Experience: At least three years of experience in HR with an international NGO.
2. Training Experience: Prior experience facilitating workshops or training sessions.
3. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with fresh graduates and provide clear, actionable advice.
4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in writing CVs and cover letters, knowledge of job platforms, and an understanding of recruitment processes.
5. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage a workshop with a structured approach, ensuring that all participants gain practical knowledge.

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Deadline: 26 October 2024

Please note that Sunrise Organization will review received applications on a rolling basis before the application deadline. Sunrise may invite candidates to the written test before the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and they should hear from us within two weeks.