Trainer – Diversity, Cultural Tour Guiding and Qellayta Diversity and Culture Tour Guide

Required Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Peacebuilding, Education, Cultural Heritage, Tourism/Archaeology, Anthropology, Communications, or related).
• Demonstrated experience delivering participatory trainings to youth (minimum 3 years recommended).
• Proven knowledge and practical understanding of diversity, social cohesion, conflict sensitivity, and Positive Peace concepts.
• Familiarity with Mosul/Nineveh context and the ability to contextualise content appropriately.
• Ability to develop training materials and learning tools (agenda, session plans, assessments, reporting).
• Strong facilitation skills in Arabic (Assyrian – also known as Syriac and Chaldean – and Kurdish are an asset).

Preferred Skills

• Background in cultural heritage interpretation and/or tour guiding methodologies (ethical storytelling, inclusive narratives, site interpretation).
• Experience integrating Tour Guides into learning and community engagement.
• Strong gender-responsive facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to ensure equitable participation of young women.
• Experience working with NGOs and familiarity with donor-funded reporting standards.
• Understanding of safeguarding, PSEA, Do-No-Harm, and safe-space facilitation.
• Coaching/mentoring approach (supporting participants to apply skills post-training).

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to [email protected]. Please include “Trainer – Diversity, Cultural Tour Guiding and Qellayta Diversity and Culture Tour Guide” in the subject line of your email. Please note applications without cover letters will not be considered and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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