Job Description
Business Management & Development Trainer
Position Title: Business Management & Development Trainer
Position location: Duhok Governorate
Duration: 5 days
Reporting lines/line management: (Project Manager)
Type of Contract: Short-term Service contract
Number of Positions: One
Publishing date: July 16, 2026
Deadline for submission: July 27, 2026
About Us
The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which is legally registered in the Federal Government of Baghdad and KRI. The Lotus Flower programs empower vulnerable women, girls and other community members 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 & IDP camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run multiple women’s and children centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Iraq and have mobile teams in areas where static centers are not feasible.
The Lotus Flower services work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback but revolves around 6 pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:
Health & Safety (including MHPSS)
Education and Livelihoods
Peacebuilding & Human Rights
Climate Change
We aim to provide a foundation for women, girls, and other needed community members 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 communities to implement the programs.
Our main 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. We strive for a world where they are safe from violence, free to access education, and are empowered to participate in their communities to drive social and economic change from within. We are investing in the future of women and girls because they play a vital role in resurrecting and strengthening communities. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities. To ensure we meet their needs, we listen to the local community and employ local women to implement the programs.
The Lotus Flower has been widely recognized for its impactful and innovative work in advancing women's rights, economic empowerment, and justice for survivors. In 2021, the organization was honored with the CARE International Partnership Award, a prestigious recognition granted every four years to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of CARE’s global partners. Further affirming its dedication to women’s economic independence, The Lotus Flower received the IValues Award from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation under the “Economy and Jobs” category for the success and significance of its Women’s Business Incubation project. The organization also gained international acclaim through the PILnet Global Partnership Award for its groundbreaking initiative “Accountability for Yazidi Survivors of Atrocities by Da’esh,” which was recognized as one of the best cross-sectoral pro bono legal collaborations worldwide. Additionally, The Lotus Flower was a proud recipient of the UNHCR Innovation Award in 2022, further highlighting its commitment to delivering creative, impactful solutions for vulnerable communities.
About the Activity
The Lotus Flower is looking to appoint a qualified trainer to deliver business management and business development training and upskilling 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 starting up businesses. The trainer should have the expertise and experience to improve women's business management skills and contribute to the business's success.
Scope of Work
The selected trainer will be responsible for the following tasks
The trainer needs to create and deliver a complete training program for women on starting and managing a business. This training program will cover essential topics such as entrepreneurship, business development, budgeting, and financial management, including profit, revenue, and payroll. It will also include training on marketing and branding, understanding supply chains, conducting surveys, sales techniques, and accounting practices. Furthermore, the program will teach participants about scalability, risk management and mitigation, local market conditions and assessments, and environmental factors that will help ensure women's businesses are sustainable.
The training will be delivered over a total of 5 days: 4 days of business management training and 1 day of an ideation workshop.
Enhance the skills and capacities of women and girls to develop and expand their own businesses.
Conduct training sessions in an engaging manner that encourages participant involvement and ensures effective learning outcomes and the application of business management strategies.
Provide training materials, curriculum, resources, and assessments as needed.
Assess participants’ progress and adapt the training program as necessary.
Conduct pre- and post-tests and share the results with The Lotus Flower.
Share the agenda and curriculum prior to the training and incorporate recommendations as needed.
Report on the effectiveness of the training and provide recommendations for further improvements.
Required Qualifications and Skills
A bachelor’s degree or master’s in a relevant field such as business administration, management, or a related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Business Coach, Certified Management Consultant, entrepreneurship/business development certifications, Project Management Professional or equivalent).
A minimum number of 4 years of practical experience in business management, livelihoods, 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 in Kurdish and Arabic.
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 CV; a proposed training curriculum (in the form of a PowerPoint) alongside 5 days agenda, counting 1 day ideation workshop; a sample of pre/post-test evaluation; and at least the names of 2 references from previous clients/organizations for similar assignments, sent to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning
“Business Management & Development Trainer” as the subject of your email.
CVs 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.