Livelihood Trainers

5. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized technical qualification in vocational education, agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, entrepreneurship, economics, education, engineering, information technology, or another field relevant to the assigned training area.

A recognized vocational certificate combined with extensive practical experience may be accepted for specialized trades.

Professional Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience delivering livelihood, vocational, agricultural, entrepreneurship, business, employability, or technical training.
• Demonstrated practical expertise in the assigned training subject.
• Experience using adult-learning and participatory training methods.
• Experience conducting participant assessments and providing coaching or mentoring.
• Experience working with vulnerable households, women, or persons with disabilities is desirable.
• Previous experience with NGOs, government vocational institutions, UN agencies, or WFP-funded programmes is an advantage.
• Experience supporting apprenticeships, workplace learning, employment, or enterprise development is desirable.
• Completion of a recognized Training of Trainers programme is preferred.

6. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical competence in the assigned livelihood or training area.
• Strong facilitation, demonstration, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Ability to make technical content practical and understandable.
• Knowledge of adult learning and competency-based training.
• Ability to assess participant knowledge and practical performance fairly.
• Strong communication, patience, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support participants with different literacy levels and abilities.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and responsible equipment use.
• Strong recordkeeping and reporting skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and digital communication tools.
• Fluency in Arabic is required; working knowledge of English or Kurdish is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to assigned training and project locations.

7. Core Values and Behavioural Expectations

The postholder is expected to demonstrate:

• Integrity, professionalism, fairness, and accountability.
• Respect for diversity, inclusion, privacy, and human dignity.
• Commitment to safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
• Zero tolerance for fraud, favouritism, discrimination, harassment, and manipulation of assessment results.
• Patience and respect for different learning needs.
• Strong professional boundaries with participants.
• Commitment to practical learning and continuous improvement.
• Responsible use of training tools, equipment, and project resources.

8. Performance Indicators

Performance will be assessed against:

• Quality and timeliness of training delivery.
• Participant attendance, retention, completion, and satisfaction.
• Participant improvement in knowledge and practical competencies.
• Quality and consistency of assessments.
• Quality and regularity of coaching and mentorship.
• Application of acquired skills in employment, self-employment, agriculture, or enterprise activities.
• Quality of training documentation and reports.
• Inclusion of women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable participants.
• Compliance with approved curricula, schedules, and training standards.
• Proper use and maintenance of training tools and equipment.
• Compliance with safeguarding, occupational safety, confidentiality, and data-protection requirements.
• Effectiveness of support to government trainers and capacity transfer.
• Responsiveness to technical supervision and quality-assurance recommendations.

9. Safeguarding Statement

Aid Gate Organization is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and maintaining a working environment free from sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The selected candidate must comply with AGO’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies, professional-boundary requirements, and reporting procedures.

Any request for money, gifts, favours, services, or sexual activity in exchange for training, assessment, certification, referral, or project assistance constitutes serious misconduct and may result in immediate disciplinary action and referral to the appropriate authorities.

10. Equal Opportunity Statement

Aid Gate Organization is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered without discrimination based on gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Women, persons with disabilities, and qualified candidates from targeted communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• An updated curriculum vitae.
• A brief cover letter identifying their technical training specialization.
• Copies of relevant academic, vocational, or Training of Trainers certificates.
• Contact details for at least three professional references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants must apply via the link below

Community Mobilizer | AGO

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