Job description: Business Management & Development Trainer

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 12 days

Location: Sinjar

Deadline of submission: 30th July 2024

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.

Role Objectives:

The primary objective is to identify and select a qualified trainer to deliver business management and business development training and up-skilling programs such as entrepreneurship, financial management including profit, revenue, and payroll, understanding supply chains, conducting surveys and marketing strategies, mastering sales techniques, and proficient accounting practices, to women- owned businesses and those opening 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 training will be four rounds of 3 training days for each group, equating to a total of 12 days. The selected trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:

-        Developing and delivering a comprehensive training curriculum encompassing essential topics such as entrepreneurship, financial management including profit, revenue, and payroll, understanding supply chains, conducting surveys and marketing strategies, mastering sales techniques, and proficient accounting practices. Moreover, participants will delve into the concepts of scalability and risk management to ensure the sustainability of their ventures.

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

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

-        Providing training materials, training curriculum, resources, and assessments as needed.

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

-        Conducting pre and post tests to share with The Lotus Flower.

-        Sharing the agenda and curriculum of the training.

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

Qualifications and Requirements:

-        A bachelor's degree or masters 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 4 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. (Arabic is mandatory).

-        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 by 30th July 2024 with the subject line “Business Management & Development Trainer” to: careers@thelotusflower.org  

Confidentiality:

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