Background to the People in Need (PIN)

Background:

People in Need (PIN) is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. Formed in 1992 in the Czech Republic, PIN has grown to be the biggest organization of its kind in post-communist Europe, providing relief where it is needed, and empowering civil society at home and abroad.

PIN is maintaining a strong presence in Iraq, and has gradually extended its activities across the Governorates of Ninewa, Salah Al-din, Kirkuk and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Typical recipients of our aid are internally displaced persons, returnees, and people who survived the fighting near their homes and meet the pre-defined criteria of vulnerability.

Apart from humanitarian aid, PIN is currently working on long-term programmes supporting restoring livelihoods, education, access to water and hygiene. These programmes should facilitate people´s return to their original homes and support the stabilization process after the defeat and removal of IS.

General Description of Scope of Service:

PIN is implementing a UNDP funded project working on Employment Promotion through Skills Development and Vocational Training in Kirkuk Governorate. The PIN cooperation with UNDP in Iraq provides support to vulnerable groups in Iraq will training 200 beneficiaries, including youth and women, to enhance their skills. This is achieved through offering tailored vocational training programs in Kirkuk Governorate.

Trainer is required for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration workshop during the project implementation.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct vocational training, computer (general IT) workshop for youth.
• Designs and teaches various computer courses for girls and boys.
• Plan and execute vocational training sessions that focus on general IT skills, including fundamental computer literacy, software usage, and basic troubleshooting.
• Deliver lessons in a clear, structured manner, using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Assures that the computer equipment is properly used.
• Conduct a workshop, facilitate any relevant art activities in the area of intervention.
• Organize the practical part of the workshop with pre-organizing the venue.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to vocational training expert and the TVET
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and other sector staff.

 Timeline:

The training will consist of 60 days, with 7 hours allocated each day.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Trainer should be a graduate of IT / or should possess a relevant degree.
• At least 2 years computer training experience
• Trainer must possess a certain range of skills in training youth particularly in computer skills
• Experience working with diverse and multicultural communities
• Ability to plan and work in a fast-paced and -changing context with flexibility to change plans and methods to suit changing needs and circumstances as required.
• Experience with NGOs and organizational work is an advantage. Familiarity with the organization's general rules and regulations, commitment to neutrality, and safeguarding practices throughout project activities is essential.
• Fluency in Arabic and basic knowledge of Kurdish and Turkmen
• Strong experience in delivering training sessions.
• Excellent and innovative skills in capacity building.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and flexible with revising plans, as and when needed.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by latest 9th September 2024 via a link: