Trainer for Sports and Arts-based Social Cohesion

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:
• Design two distinct training packages:
• 4-day Sports & Arts Training (team-building, inclusive coaching, trauma-informed facilitation, non-violent communication, youth engagement).
• 5-day Art-based Community Engagement Training (public art, participatory theater, digital storytelling, advocacy for community-led art projects).
• Conduct training sessions related to the aforementioned topics
• Apply interactive learning methods including role-plays, group work, visual arts workshops, participatory theater exercises, and storytelling sessions.
• Assist participants in drafting district-level action plans and project proposals for youth-led art initiatives.
• Ensure all trainings integrate trauma-informed approaches, inclusion, and Do No Harm principles.
• Ensure gender sensitivity, inclusion, and Do No Harm principles are applied throughout.
• Maintain cultural respect, neutrality, and confidentiality at all times.
• Submit a comprehensive final report for both activities including participant lists, pre/post assessments, training evaluations, challenges, and recommendations.

  Supervision & Reporting

  The trainer will report to the Project Manager and coordinate closely with the Youth Program Coordinator to ensure consistency and contextual relevance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven expertise in sports for development, arts-based peacebuilding, or youth-focused social cohesion programs.
• Experience in community engagement, conflict prevention, or reintegration-related training.
• Strong facilitation, participatory training, and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with public art, forum theater, cultural expression, and storytelling as peacebuilding tools.
• 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.