Background:

ZSVP (Zakho organization for Small Villages Projects) as a local NGO, Non-profit established in 1991, is interested on community development to promote the ability of vulnerable groups of rural communities and help them for fair sustainable life.

In 1991, after the First Gulf War, ZSVP took part in the relief efforts for the refugees and internally displaced people and in reconstructing of infrastructure of rural areas of Dohuk governorate through rebuilding (shelters, water projects, schools, clinics, irrigation channels, and roads) to enable people to return back to their villages and start their life. After the UN resolution 1996, ZSVP moved away from relief-oriented approach to a more developmental approach. Since 1998, ZSVP has disseminated environmental information and conducted workshops and training courses for diffusing sustainable agriculture methods and environmentally sound technologies, integrated pest management techniques, nutrition methods water and environmental health care to various groups’ (farmers, rural women, extension agents, students and NGOs).

ZSVP is looking for a Business Trainer:

JOB Title: Business Trainer

No of Jobs:1

Location: Duhok/ Ninewa Governorate

Type Of Contract: Employee Contract

Reports to: Project Manager

Dead line for applying : 28^th January 2025 no later than 1:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Strong knowledge about Introduction to businesses, in terms of capital size, labor and types, such as: production, trading, service provision and how to select a suitable business idea to the beneficiary’s skills, assets and experience.

Ensure smooth delivering of knowledge to the participants regarding business management & market relation, customer care, expenses vs incomes.

Strong knowledge in Marketing and selling, which would help business ready beneficiaries to develop the optimal marketing mix of product, price, place and promotion.

Strong demonstration of Bookkeeping: to assist in keeping a record of costs and income, to differentiate home expenses from small business expense and ensure our pass this knowledge to our potential beneficiaries for proper enterprise management of their businesses.

Strong understanding of preparing training sessions/Agendas/ timelines and have very good in managing assessment.

Demonstrate deep understanding of the local markets that might be used by our potential beneficiaries and can-do market analysis and comparing this data to our project purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management to identify organization training needs.
• Schedule appropriate training sessions.
• Oversee and direct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions, and lectures.
• Plan and implement an effective training curriculum.
• Supervise training budgets.
• Prepare hard copy training materials such as module summaries, videos, and presentations.
• Prepare learning materials for programs.
• Conduct surveys to gauge the effectiveness of project.
• Following up Beneficiaries project and provide advices on developing and insuring sustainability of the projects.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Effective Communication.
• Creativity and Initiative.
• Leadership and Negotiation.
• Performance Management.
• Performance of self and others.
• Planning and organizing.

Skills and Behavior

1. Strictly follow-on organizational policies and procedures, and respect organizational principles at all times and keep organizational confidentiality
2. Demonstrate capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders.

Qualification and Skills

• Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field required.
• At least 3 years of work experience with an INGO / local NGO or vocational training institute in a training / capacity building role.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• A proven track record of providing actionable solutions to business development.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Critical thinker, problem solver, flexibility and creativity in planning.
• Business development and enterprise development skill.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized and able to meet deadlines

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathetic and supportive approach to participant needs.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

How to apply

• ZSVP Program is inviting applications from qualified/Motivated candidates who are interested to submit their CVs. Application should be addressed to the HR account: [email protected]

and include the following:

1. An updated CV
2. Academic Qualifications (certificates)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ZSVP is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Please make sure the job title in the mail subject line is clear as Business Trainer