Job Description: Training and Activity Facilitator

Number of positions: 2

Duration: 6 months

Location: Duhok

Deadline to apply: 30th September 2022

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

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.

The Training and Activity Facilitator

The primary responsibility of an activity facilitator is to keep people involved and entertained, to assist the team with the building of training schedules and organize documents/reports/presentations and compile statistical charts and tables.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Maintain an understanding of recreational facilities and the activities offered.

·       Prepare and implement activity schedules.

·       Provide leadership to participants by providing them information on each activity.

·       Define rules for each activity and inform participants of the importance of abiding by them.

·       Handle development and implementation of programs according to the age and capability of the participant group.

·       Encourage members to participate in activities by showing them how they are done.

·       Assist in identifying and booking venues for activities.

·       Monitor the use of activity equipment and facilities.

·       Provide participants with lists of rules and regulations for each activity that they are involved in.

·       Cater to the recreation requirements of the community.

·       Evaluate the effectiveness of each planned activity and make amendments according to the needs of individuals.

·       Maintain familiarity with local recreational and cultural activities.

·       Facilitators will research the most important community issues and will prepare material, for training under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. 

·       Ensure a safe, respectful environment for participant, where their input is prioritized and all are included without discrimination.  

·       Assist the team with the building of training schedules.

·     Support the trainer in the delivery of training sessions through the organizing of necessary materials, facilities, equipment and refreshments.

·     Schedule the dates of training sessions in coordination with the trainer, also schedule trainees onto appropriate training sessions.

·     Responsible for specific requests e.g. taking daily attendance signature list, printing booklets and documents.

·     Assist as a session facilitator to support the trainer if needed.

·     Ensure training facilities/spaces are kept tidy and ready for use.

·     Organize documents/reports/presentations and compile statistical charts and tables.

·     Undertake any additional, non-routine or amended duties appropriate to the post, as may be required by the trainer and Project Officer.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.

  • A high degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.

  • Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.

  • Highly collaborative team player.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

  • Have at least a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Previous experience in an international development / non-governmental organization.

  • Experience with organizing and delivering training and workshops.

  • Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures, countries.

  • Previous experience in logistics and administration.

  • Fluent in local languages and in written and spoken English and Arabic (mandatory).

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org, mentioning “Training & Activity Facilitator“as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters 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.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.