Job description

Trainer - Occupational Safety and Health

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: 4 days

Location: Duhok governorate ( Zawita & Akre) and Zakho Independent Administration

Project: Cash for Work/ Bridges to Opportunity

Reporting to: Project Manager

Publishing date: 29th Oct 2025

Deadline of submission: 5th Oct 2025

 

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.

 

Objective

The main objective of this assignment is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to maintain safe working environments and prevent workplace hazards.

Specific objectives include:

  • Increasing awareness of occupational safety and health principles and regulations.

  • Building participants’ capacity to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks.

  • Enhancing practical skills in emergency preparedness and response.

  • Promoting a culture of safety and compliance with national and international OSH standards.

 

 

Responsibilities

The occupational safety and health trainer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs focused on promoting a safe and secure work environment for all participants within the project.

·        Develop comprehensive training materials, modules, and resources tailored to specific occupational safety and health needs within the organization.

·        Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for participants at various levels, ensuring comprehension and adherence to safety protocols.

·        Identify potential workplace hazards and risks and provide recommendations and strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.

·        Conduct drills and training sessions focusing on emergency response protocols such as fire safety, first aid, evacuation procedures, etc.

·        Provide actionable advice and practical tips that participants can implement in their daily work routines to enhance safety.

·        Use visuals, diagrams, videos, or real-life examples to illustrate safety procedures effectively.

·        Stay updated with local, national, and international safety regulations and ensure that training programs align with these standards.

·        Collect feedback from training sessions and continuously improve training materials and methodologies to enhance effectiveness.

·        Design and administer pre- and post-tests to assess participants’ knowledge before and after the training, evaluating learning progress and effectiveness.

·        Prepare and share a comprehensive training report with The Lotus Flower (TLF) upon completion of the assignment, summarizing the training process, outcomes, and recommendations.

 

Qualifications

-        A degree or certification in Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.

-        Proven experience in designing and delivering occupational safety training programs, with a strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations.

-        Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey safety information to diverse participants.

-        Strong analytical skills to assess risks and devise effective safety strategies.

-        Fluent in Kurdish and Arabic languages.

-        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Duration

The role covers four days — one day in Zawita, two days in Akre, and one day in Zakho — The trainer will report directly to the Project Manager at The Lotus Flower.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Interested trainers or training company should submit their proposals, including a detailed (CV), references, and a proposed training to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning Occupational Safety and Health as the subject of your email.

  • CVs in the form of pictures and screenshots 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.

 

Confidentiality

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