We're hiring: Mediation Trainer

Duration: Six days

Location: Duhok

Deadline for submission:  10th April 2021

How to apply: Send your CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org by April 10th.

Information about the position

Name of position: Mediation Trainer/ Consultant

Expected length of employment: Six days’ consultancy/ training service based on mutual agreement

Organisational context

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation that has successfully founded and now operates three centres for women and girls in displacement, beginning with the centre in Rwanga Community camp near Duhok, which primarily serves Yezidi women in that community. The centre opened its doors in 2016, and the aim has been to provide a safe, supportive, and healing environment to women and girls who have survived the atrocities of war and violence. Our three centres work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback, but revolves around six pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Education, Livelihoods, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Human Rights, and Peacebuilding. To date, this has included 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.

Project Overview

The Mediation Trainer will be part of Lotus Flower Peace Sisters project which will start in partnership with the German Consulate in Erbil. The main aim of the project is to upskill and increase the capacity building of women and girls to be mediators and actively participate in the process of peacebuilding within their communities. Peace Sisters is also predominantly aimed at increasing women’s human rights and their role in peacebuilding and mediation. Our community-based activities will also target men and boys to promote gender perspective and equality, and to avoid potential sensitivity. We believe that increasing women’s rights and their role in peacekeeping processes brings positive impact to the lives not only of women and girls, but men and boys too. They will take on leadership roles and practice critical thinking, teamwork, communications and public speaking. 

Trainer Duties and Responsibilities

·       The main task of the Mediation Trainer will be to develop training of trainers (TOT) curriculum on mediation and train five TLF volunteers during the course of six days as part of our Peace Sisters project.

·       Develop a schedule to assess training needs.

·       Provide best practice advice on conducting training of trainers (ToT) sessions;

·       Produce a final report.

·       Liaise with managers to determine training needs and schedule training sessions.

·       Design effective training programmes.

·       Select and book venues.

·       Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.

·       Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos etc.

·       Support and mentor new employees.

·       Keep attendance and other records

·       Manage training budgets.

·       Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement.

·       Monitor employee performance and response to training.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

·       Demonstrates integrity by modelling the Lotus Flower values and ethical standards.

·       Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Lotus Flower.

·       Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

·       Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies

·  Technical Support: The suitable candidate for this consultancy shall be a capacity building and training expert with extensive experience. Good knowledge of information systems software such as MS Office Suite.

·  Planning and Management: The expert needs to demonstrate a proven record in the field of training and capacity building, with experience in procedural development and manual design. Work experience in post-conflict contexts is necessary.

·  Communication: The expert will have written and oral fluency in English.

·  Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with colleagues in a multi-cultural environment.

Technical Training

Organise and deliver training to five volunteers. The training should be delivered over at least 6 days.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills 

·       Candidate must be a Certified Mediator (Coach or Trainer are highly desired);

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, counselling or related fields is required;

·       Minimum of two years of professional-level experience working in mediation field;

·       Previous experience with INNGOs is an asset;

·       Fluency in English is a must. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desired;

·       Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

·       Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software;

·       Prior knowledge of the Iraqi context is an asset;

·       Good organisational and analytical skills;

·       Ability to work independently.