Trainer for Digital Storytelling & content making / Kirkuk-Qaim-Baquba

About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent national NGO in Iraq, committed to supporting Internally Displaced Persons, returnees, and vulnerable communities across all Iraqi cities and governorates. With operations in key regions such as Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, Anbar, Nineveh, Diyala, and Basra, AGO focuses on rebuilding lives and promoting inclusivity for all, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development:
• Develop a 4-day training curriculum on digital storytelling, covering:
• Fundamentals of storytelling for peacebuilding.
• Videography and photojournalism techniques using smartphones.
• Editing and production using free digital tools.
• Ethical storytelling, media literacy, and online safety.
• Conduct the aforementioned training sessions
• Conduct pre- and post-assessments to measure learning progress.
• Collect attendance, feedback, and content samples.
• Submit a final report with achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Ensure content promotes inclusion, respect, and Do No Harm principles.
• Uphold data privacy, informed consent, and ethical media practices.

 One Trainer per location

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in digital storytelling, photojournalism, videography, or multimedia content creation.
• Experience in peacebuilding, youth engagement, or countering violent extremism (CVE/PVE) programs.
• Proficiency in using smartphones and free/low-cost editing platforms.
• Strong facilitation and mentorship skills with youth.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is an added value.

Interested applicants must complete the Job Application Form.

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 demand its employee 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 settings time.

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