About Ektimisi:

Ektimisi is a consulting firm specialised in third-party monitoring (TPM), evaluations, research, and capacity building. We work with NGOs in Iraq and Syria. We are expanding our pool of field trainers to support potential upcoming training assignments (online and/or face-to-face) in Iraq and Syria. This is not a full time job. International applicants are encouraged to apply as there might be online trainings which can be conducted online.

Key Sectors for Training:

SME Support & Business Development
Investment & Business Analysis
Governance & Corporate Leadership
Financial Management, Modeling, Bookkeeping, & Accounting
Capital Raising & Fundraising Strategies
Marketing, Sales & Customer Engagement
Sectoral Expertise: Textile, Construction, Agribusiness & Food Security
Market Assessments, Value Chain Analysis, and Feasibility Studies
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Technology & Digital Transformation
Green Economy & Sustainability
Energy & Utilities (Renewable energy, water management)
Women & Youth Empowerment
Gender / GBV Basics, Safe Referrals, and PSEA
Child Protection and Positive Parenting / Child Resilience
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
PCM / MEAL and Reporting
Proposal Writing, Grants Management, and Compliance
Innovation & Research
Export & International Trade
Media and Advocacy
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Smart/Climate-Smart Agriculture
Health & Safety in Workplace & Emergency Response
Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct a training needs assessment with the target participants and relevant stakeholders.
Analyze the findings and prepare a short training needs assessment report.
Develop the training curriculum and prepare all training materials and tools.
Deliver the training sessions (online and/or in-person, as required).
Provide coaching/mentorship sessions to participants when requested.
Deliver face-to-face trainings in Iraq and/or Syria when the assignment is not online and field delivery is required.
Conduct pre- and post-tests and collect participant feedback to measure learning and satisfaction.
Draft and submit the final training report, including results, participant feedback, and recommendations.

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years delivering training.
Proven expertise in one or more of the key sectors above.
Ability to conduct training needs assessments and write short reports.
Ability to develop curricula and training materials.
Fluency in Arabic and/or Kurdish.
Fluency in English is highly preferable.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to travel within Iraq and Syria when required.
Relevant university degree.
Computer skills (MS Office/ Zoom/ Google tools; online training platforms).

Important to consider: CVs that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Include your rates at the top of your CV: (1) daily rate for training delivery, (2) hourly rate (coaching), and (3) daily rate for expert consultancy/advisory work.
Your CV must not exceed three (3) pages and must clearly indicate your current location (country and city).
Please start your CV with your most recent consultancy assignments and/or trainings, including the dates, countries of implementation, and your role in each assignment.