Life Skills Trainer

About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization in Iraq whose history goes back to 2014 with the beginning of ISIL’s occupation in Iraq. At that time and throughout the mass conflicts occurring from 2014 onwards, ISIL groups took control of large swathes of the country, including Nineveh, Salah al-Din, Anbar, and parts of Diyala. This period witnessed an unprecedented wave of displacement for people who lived in these areas in addition to extreme human rights violations. With the Iraqi government, unable to provide much-needed, widespread assistance, many international organizations entered the country to facilitate a response. In doing so, local community members were actively recruited to assist in the movement and return of displaced people, while providing them with emergency life-saving assistance to meet their basic needs. Since 2014, AGO has been working untiringly to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host communities for the implementation of whole-of-community resilience-building measures in Iraq. Today AGO is functional in Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, and the Nineveh governorates, with 50–150 employees, depending on the situation in the region. We are currently working on expanding our operations into the Anbar governorate as well as southern Iraq through proven programs to rebuild the lives of men, women, children, refugees IDPs, minorities, ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

AGO is seeking a skilled and motivated Youth Vocational Skills Trainer to implement a project focused on improving the vocational skills of marginalized youth in Sinjar. This project is in cooperation with COOPI and UNICEF.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for providing skills training and guidance to young people, based on a UNICEF curriculum, helping them develop the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth, a passion for teaching, and a deep understanding of the job market and industry trends in the region.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Activity planning and implementation:

• Deliver the UNICEF LSCE training program to help young people acquire vocational skills in an innovative and engaging way.
• ​​Create a safe and enabling environment for the youth.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to engage and motivate young learners, including hands-on activities, group projects, and one-on-one coaching.
• Assess the learning needs of each individual student and tailor training programs to their specific needs.
• Provide career guidance and support, helping young people with personalized referrals to the ILO job center in Sinjar
• Work closely with employers and industry partners across Sinjar to ensure that training programs align with job market demands and industry standards.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to the project officer.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessment results.
• Conduct pre and post training tests, including gathering feedback from participants.
• Collaborate with other trainers and staff members to ensure the smooth running of training programs.
• If ad hoc partner or donor requests come in, candidates must be available to prioritize this, even outside of working hours.
• Any other tasks required by the supervisor

 

Reporting and communication:

• Document best practices and lessons learned.
• Identify success stories.

 

Networking / Coordination:

• To coordinate with project staff on any potential issues or promising students.
• Coordinate with stakeholders that may have opportunities for these young people.

• 2+ years experience as a trainer or a degree in HR, communications or related field.
• Fluency in Arabic, Kurdish and English is desirable
• Able to work in unstable, uncertain or potentially dangerous environments, independently and in a team.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the job market and industry trends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and student needs.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and educational software.

Interested applicants must send their most recent:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter

To recruitment@agediraq.org, the Subject line must read: : Life Skills Trainertendersglobal.netSinjar

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demands its employees to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over setting time.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.