Soft Skills Trainer

Position: Soft Skills Trainer
Location: Kirkuk, Iraq
Employer: Smithson Ltd.
Reports to: Learning & Development Advisor
Contract Type: Per-assignment

About Smithson Ltd.
Smithson Ltd. is a training, research, and consultancy firm operational since 2018, delivering capacity-building and professional development services to UN agencies, INGOs, government institutions, and private-sector clients across Iraq.

Purpose of the Role
The Soft Skills Trainer will design and deliver interactive training sessions in Kirkuk for diverse audiences, including entry-level professionals, mid-career staff, and community participants. The trainer will adapt content and delivery to local cultural and linguistic contexts, ensuring sessions are practical, engaging, and outcome-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver soft skills training sessions in Kurdish and Arabic to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds.
• Develop and adapt training materials, presentations, handouts, and exercises aligned with Smithson’s training standards and brand style.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure participant learning and progress.
• Facilitate interactive methodologies including role-plays, group work, case studies, and simulations.
• Provide individual coaching and feedback to participants where required.
• Prepare training reports, attendance records, and evaluation summaries after each session.
• Coordinate with Smithson’s project and logistics teams on scheduling, venues, and participant communication.
• Represent Smithson professionally with clients, partners, and participants in Kirkuk.

Example Training Topics

• Effective Communication and Active Listening
• Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Leadership and Delegation
• Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Customer Service Excellence
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Professional Work Ethics and Accountability
• CV Writing and Job Interview Skills

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to careers@smithson.co with the subject line “Soft Skills Trainer – Kirkuk”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.