Job Description
Cyber Abuse TOT Trainer
Number of positions: 1
Duration: One Month
Location: Zakho
Deadline for submission: March 14, 2023
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
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.
Project overview:
It is generally accepted that cyber violence can limit women’s ability to express themselves freely, meaning they are effectively silenced. Cyber Abuse and Exploitation training and workshops will cover key topics such as: cyberbullying and intimidation/ threats, inappropriate content, cyber stalking, online grooming and trafficking, ‘dishonoring’ women and reputation, misinformation campaigns, self-harm, radicalization and extremism, safe gaming and social media, plus privacy, data protection and identity theft. Sessions will also be designed to improve women and girls’ confidence, recognition of their rights, communications and critical thinking skills.
Our Cyber Sisters project aims to help make the internet a safer and free place for women and girls to exchange ideas, learn and to further the WPS agenda in Iraq.
Position overview:
This position is for the project component of Training of Trainers, in which the recruited consultant will develop a training curriculum for 50 trainees (25 in each session) and conduct 10 days training. Topics will include cyber abuse, use of the internet, and knowledge of online abuse and exploitation. The solicited period of contract covers the period of the preparation of the curriculum, the training itself, and short follow-up on the achieved result. The training will held place in Zakho Independent Administration.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Develop the Training of Trainers curriculum, training materials, and tools based on needs, and prepare training packages according to the project goals and guideline.
Develop awareness materials that are targeted towards cyber abuse. The ToT engages participants in a comprehensive, multi-day distributive learning process that builds the knowledge and skills required to effectively train trainers to deliver Prevention to Cyber Abuse and Exploitation topics: (cyberbullying and intimidation/ threats, inappropriate content, cyber stalking, online grooming and trafficking, ‘dishonoring’ women and reputation, misinformation campaigns, self-harm, radicalization and extremism, safe gaming and social media, plus privacy, data protection and identity theft)
Understand the training needs of the future trainers.
Develop the outline of the training course contents for women and young girls, focusing on presentation, conducting communication events and public speaking skills to lead communication events relating to “Cyber safety” topics in accordance with the requirements of the future trainers.
Develop and apply effective training techniques for participants, engaging combinations of learning styles, creating an effective positive learning environment, and managing learning challenges.
Submit training report, detailed training packages (modules) in Kurdish and Arabic, participants’ feedback and pre- and post- test assessment results.
Oversee the training element of the project, including the coordination of activities concerned with the development and implementation of the project, and monitoring and evaluating the training as a whole.
Provide the whole training package in Arabic/Kurdish language to the participants.
Seek feedback from participants to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the training (one method is post-evaluation).
Any other assignments which are given by the management.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
The trainer should have a university degree in the field of education, human studies, political science or other field relevant to the assignment.
Five years of experience in the area relevant to the position.
Excellent training, facilitation and communication skills.
Have good knowledge of Cyber Abuse and Exploitation and protection concerns.
Knowledge of interactive training development and implementation methods.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills both in writing and oral including presentation, networking, and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Should be familiar with the area’s cultural traditions and its sensitiveness.
Strong inter-cultural skills and high degree of cultural sensitivity.
The trainer should have business fluency in Arabic or Kurdish and English language.
Skills in instructing training and/or experience in social protection education etc
How to apply:
Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while entioning “Cyber Abuse TOT Trainer” as the subject of your email.
CVs and cover letters 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.
Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.