English Trainer - Kirkuk

Context/Reporting line:

This position will contribute to the project’s objective to improve MHPSS support for IDPs, returnees and host community in Iraq and to improve their overall resilience and well-being through teaching computer and various computer applications for mixed age and group communities.

Through this course, participants from different Hay AL-Jamia communities will gain skills and understanding of using computer to express their talents.

Under the general guidance of the MHPSS Programme Coordinator, the overall supervision of the National MHPSS Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Senior Social Cohesion Assistant (TL), the successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support participants in learning new skills and steps on how to develop them.

2. Create a structured plan/schedule for the activity period showing the steps of learning

3. Support the implementation of activities

4. Facilitate icebreakers, energizers, and structured awareness sessions with the FP.

5. Develop a weekly plan along with the staff.

6. Provide feedback and suggestions to the MHPSS National Officer.

7. Provide a translation for beneficiaries, trainers, and staff when needed.

8. Deliver reports at the end of each activity with recommendations.

9. Ensure that confidentiality and the right to privacy are maintained about confidential information.

Required Qualifications

Education:

 Bachelor's degree in English Language, or another relevant discipline from an accredited academic university or institution with at least 2 years of professional experience or;

 Diploma/certificate in English Language , or another relevant discipline from an accredited institution with 4 years of professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

 Experience working in the humanitarian or educational sector as an English Trainer, professional experience involving mental health, psychosocial support, and social cohesion programs.

 Experience in various tasks using computer skills for communication, accessing the Internet, writing a document, using e-mails, Microsoft office application and creating presentations, is a strong advantage.

 Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and especially youth.

 Experience in wide range of technology software and hardware.

 Excellent communication skills.

 Strong interpersonal skills.

 Strong presentation skills.

Languages:

 Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.