Sewing Trainer

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Program Coordinator, the overall supervision of the National MHPSS Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant- MHPSS, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

This position will contribute to the project’s objective to improve MHPSS support for IDPs, returnees and host communities in Iraq and to improve their overall resilience and well-being through a training for women and girls on sewing. Through this course, participants from Sinuni community in West Ninawa will gain skills and understanding of using sewing and handmade to express their artistic talents. To achieve the position’s objectives, the trainer will be required to:

1. Assist participants in learning new skills and steps to develop them.
2. Assist in creating simple schedules for activities, showing the order of learning steps.
3. Assist during activities to ensure everyone is comfortable and engaged.
4. Assist in making basic weekly plans for activities.
5. Provide feedback and suggestions to the Senior Project Assistant- MHPSS
6. Ensure that confidentiality and the right to privacy are maintained about confidential information.

Education:

• Highschool completion with two years of relevant experience, or;
• Primary school completion with 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working in the humanitarian or educational sector as a sewing and handmade trainer, with Minimum of one year of professional experience.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and, especially, youth.
• Experience in teaching and the ability to design sewing courses.
• Good skills in creating the best conditions for learning or teaching new things.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in Kurdish (Kirmanji) and working knowledge of Arabic.

Behavioral Competencies

• Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240118135425/BdYNJvO1Emgu8xZRhj63fUSiH     

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.