Job Description:

Gender Equality Trainer

Number of Positions: One
Project: TLF WPS Centre
Location: Duhok, TLF office, TLF WPS Centre
Duration: One training session for 8 groups of participants (8 total sessions) from July to September 2025

Contract Type: Service Contract
Reports to: Project Manager

Publishing date: 25th Jun 2025

Deadline of submission: 1st July 2025

 

 

About Us

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation 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.

 

1.     Project background

The Lotus Flower organisation will implement the Lotus Flower Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Centre project, which is part of the SPACE project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. which aims to empower youth, especially women and girls to actively engage in peacebuilding processes, conflict resolution, and community leadership. A key component of this project is building awareness and practical understanding of Gender Equality, women’s rights, and social inclusion.

 

2.     Objective of the Assignment

To design and deliver a practical, participatory training that enhances participants’ understanding of gender equality, power dynamics, and the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding, development, and decision-making.

 

3.     Key Responsibilities

3.1. Design and deliver a contextualized training on gender equality and women’s empowerment tailored to local socio-cultural realities.

 

3.2. Key focus areas should include:

●      Concepts of gender

●      Gender-based discrimination and inequality

●      Power structures and patriarchy

●      Intersectionality (ethnicity, class, disability, etc.)

3.3. Women’s rights in international and national frameworks (CEDAW, UNSCR 1325, etc.)

3.4. Strategies for promoting gender equity in communities and institutions

3.5. Facilitate interactive group discussions, case studies, and activities that encourage critical thinking and practical application.

3.6. Ensure inclusive, respectful, and culturally appropriate facilitation.

3.7. Conduct pre- and post-assessments of participants’ learning.

3.8. Submit a concise training report summarizing key outcomes and recommendations.

 

4.     Expected Deliverables

4.1. Training agenda and materials (in English and/or Kurdish/Arabic)

4.2. Delivery of one training session for 8 groups of participants

4.3. Pre- and post-training assessments

4.4. Attendance and feedback forms

4.5. Final report (3–5 pages)

 

 

 

5.     Required Qualifications

5.1. Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

5.2. Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering gender equality or women’s rights training, preferably in conflict or humanitarian settings

5.3. Solid knowledge of international gender frameworks, including CEDAW and the WPS agenda

5.4. Proven facilitation skills with diverse groups, especially women and youth

5.5. Fluency in English and Kurdish or Arabic (spoken and written)

 

6.     Preferred Qualifications

6.1. Experience working in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq or similar context

6.2. Understanding of local cultural and gender norms

6.3. Experience working with NGOs or academic facilities

 

7.     Working Conditions

 

7.1.  The training will be conducted at a TLF WPS Center in TLF Office

7.2.  TLF will provide logistical support including venue, materials and refreshments.

7.3.  The sessions will be 3 hours in duration (including a break), there will mostly be 2 sessions per day.

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 Please send your updated CV with the documents mentioned below to “careers@thelotusflower.org” while mentioning

“Gender Equality Trainer” as the subject of your email.

Documents to be attached:

  • Updated CV

  • Proposed training outline or methodology

  • At least one sample or reference of previous similar work

  • TOT Certificate is a plus

  • Application 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.