Mobile App Development 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

The Mobile App Development Trainer will be responsible for providing comprehensive training and guidance on smartphone application development to project beneficiaries in Sinuni, Sinjar, Ninawa governorate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop a structured training curriculum covering mobile app development fundamentals, programming languages, software development tools, and best practices.
2. Conduct hands-on training sessions that allow participants to learn and practice app development skills, design user interfaces, write code, and debug applications.
3. Provide guidance on selecting appropriate app development platforms, frameworks, and libraries for building cross-platform or native mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
4. Assess trainees’ progress through coding exercises, app development projects, and peer reviews, offering feedback and support for skill development.
5. Collaborate with project staff to organize training logistics, procure necessary software and hardware resources, and ensure a conducive learning environment in the app development lab.
6. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the training program on beneficiaries’ app development skills, creativity, and ability to leverage technology for innovation and entrepreneurship.

1. Proficiency in mobile app development technologies, programming languages, and software development frameworks, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in building and deploying mobile applications.
2. Strong communication and teaching skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and guide learners through the app development process effectively.
3. Practical experience in developing and publishing mobile apps for iOS and/or Android platforms, with a portfolio of successful app projects.
4. Experience in delivering training programs or workshops on mobile app development topics, preferably in a professional or educational setting.
5. Familiarity with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile app development, with a commitment to continuous learning and skills enhancement.
6. A passion for empowering aspiring app developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to create impactful mobile solutions that address social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Expected Outcomes: Upon completion of the training program, beneficiaries should be able to:

1. Understand the principles and components of mobile app development, including user interface design, application architecture, and software development lifecycle.
2. Write, debug, and test mobile app code using programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, or JavaScript and development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
3. Develop functional and user-friendly mobile applications that address specific user needs, preferences, and market demands.
4. Publish mobile apps to app stores, manage app deployment, and implement app updates and enhancements based on user feedback and performance analytics.
5. Apply their mobile app development skills and knowledge to pursue employment opportunities, freelance projects, or entrepreneurial ventures in the digital economy.