Job description: Business Development Trainer

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 15 days

Location:  Rwanga, Domiz-2 and Essyan camps

Deadline of submission: 23rd October 2023

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peace building & Human Rights

·       Climate Change

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

Objectives:

The primary objective is fore a qualified trainer to deliver business development training and up-skilling programs to women-owned businesses. The trainer should have the expertise and experience to improve our women’s business management skills and contribute to their business’s success.

Scope of Work:

The selected trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:

-        Develop and deliver a comprehensive business development training program tailored to the needs of our beneficiaries.

-        The training will be three rounds (5 training days) at each of Essyan, Domiz 2 and Rwanga camps.

-        Enhancing the skills and capacities of women and girls to develop and expand their own businesses.

-        Conduct training sessions in a manner that engages participants and ensures effective learning outcomes and business management strategies.

-        Provide training materials, resources, and assessments as needed.

-        Assess the progress of participants and adapt the training program as necessary.

-        Pre-post and post-test to be conducted and shared with The Lotus Flower.

-        To share the agenda and curriculum of the training.

-        Report on the effectiveness of the training and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

-        A bachelor's degree or master in a relevant field such as business administration, management, or a related discipline.

-        Consider specifying any relevant certifications, such as:

·       Certified Business Coach (CBC)

·       Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

·       Project Management Professional (PMP)

-        A minimum number of 3 years of practical experience in business management, development or a related field.

-        Proven ability to design and deliver effective training programs.

-        Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

-        Experience in developing customized training materials and curriculum tailored to the organization's needs.

-        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-        Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

-        Request references from previous clients or organizations for whom the trainer has conducted similar training programs.

How to apply:

·       Interested trainers or training organizations should submit their proposals, including a detailed (CV), references, and a proposed training curriculum to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “Business Development Trainer” as the subject of your email.

·       CVs  that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·       Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.

Confidentiality:

All information provided in response to this ToR will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of selecting a trainer.