Roving Community Wellbeing Initiative Business Skill Trainer Officer

Job Description

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades in the world addressing both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.

Scope of work/ job purpose:

Under the direct and technical supervision of CWI Manager, the Roving CWI Business skills Trainer will supervise the livelihood activities in the Assosa refugee camp in Sherkole and Bambasi Refugee camps. The Roving CWI Business skills Trainer will be responsible for the implementation of coordinated entrepreneurship education for women and girls in Sherkole and Bambasi Refugee camps. The Roving BS trainer will responsible to monitor and evaluate the progress of the trainees throughout the training, at the end of the training session, business plan development, startup capital provision, and small business establishment.

Detailed responsibilities and tasks:

- Develop lesson plans and training materials and revise the business and life skills curriculum to meet the trainee's needs. - Deliver training for women and girls on basic business and life skills based on the developed curriculum. - Conduct follow-up with trainees to answer any questions and ensure that curricula are being implemented accurately and effectively - Respond to requests for additional training or facilitation - Work with the senior staff to adapt the curriculum for the needs of women and girls. - Conduct post-training assessment upon the completion of each training and support the trainees in developing their own business plan. - Conduct follow-up meetings with graduates and provide technical support in the process of setting up small businesses. - Conduct follow-up and mentoring visits to graduates starting a small business. - Organize special learning events for trainees by inviting guest speakers to positively influence them. - Organize/arrange special events for trainees to display their talents, business ideas, traditional skills products, etc. - Prepare and revise action plans to support mentoring activities. - Prepare monthly progress reports and provide analysis and recommendation on the training/education offered. - Ensure and follow up the procurement of program inputs for proper implementation of training program. - Prepare and submit success as well as challenges of the training along with monthly progress reports. - Assist in Community Well-being Initiative Response and Prevention activities when requested by CWI field team. - Any other duties and responsibilities that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.

Qualifications

- 3 years of relevant experience with the first degree or 2 years of relevant experience plus post graduate in business studies, social science fields, youth development and /or other related fields - NGO experience is a plus. - Skills Required - Basic supervisory/managerial skills. - Computer literate. - Technical and report writing skill - Proficient spoken and written English. - A clear understanding of gender, power abuse, and issues surrounding violence against women. - Able to maintain GBV and protection principle at all times - Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization include facilitating the training. - Ability to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other CWI field workers in their respective tasks in a professional, supportive and encouraging manner. - Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work over-time when needed, and able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. - Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.