The Organisation:
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
FSL Business Trainer is a primary level field based position under the direct supervision of livelihood coordinator CO. S/He will be responsible for day to day implementation, reporting and documentation of microenterprise development training activities along with national partner team and and with technical support from FSL specialist. The position holder will work closely with MEAL, WASH, Child Protection, Education, Finance and supply chain team in Sinjar.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Direct Reports to: livelihood coordinator
Indirect/ Technical Report: FSL Specialist
Staff reporting to this post: None
Other Internal Contacts: MEAL, CP, WASH, Education, Finance and Supply Chain
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Preparation of detail implementation plan for microenterprise development training, delivery of business grants and mentorship services to potential micro enterprise development beneficiaries in Sinjar. Coordination with WASH Coordinator in Sinjar and national partner’s livelihoods team for implementation planning and execution.
• Organize and deliver microenterprise development training to identified groups of beneficiaries in Sinjar based on direction and curriculum developed/ adopted by Save the Children.
• Ensure smooth delivering of knowledge to the participants regarding business management & market relation, customer care , expenses vs incomes, etc.
• Facilitate microenterprise development training participants for preparation of business plan.
• Coordinate MEAL team for preparation of pre and post training assessment tool.
• Monitor progress against program work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays. Weekly reporting on progress
• Organize and participate in micro business start up grants delivery.
• Regular field visits following delivery of business start up grants to ensure grant is used for intended purposes.
• Individual meeting with business grant beneficiaries to provide coaching and mentorship services following start of business.
• Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representatives, local and international organizations, beneficiaries and local business community as related to micro enterprise development.
• Coordinate with MEAL team for parallel monitoring of activities, pre and post training evaluation as well as evaluation of businesses established with support from project.
• Keep record of all required documents related to small business support program including beneficiary selection, microenterprise development training, business start up grants, coaching/ mentorship services and final evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with SCI’s logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests (PR) for microenterprise development component.
General:
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself and team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Collaboration:
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and external partners and stake holders
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• displays consistent excellent judgement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Bachlors degree in economics, management sciences or livelihoods related fields.
• At least one years proven experience of youth livelihoods program implementation and six months as business trainer.
• Strong understanding of preparing training sessions/agendas/ timelines and managing assessment.
• Fluency in Arabic, Kurdish and local languages; Written and Spoken Enghlish a plus.
• Experience and understanding of gender sensitive programing.
• Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion.
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles and don no harm.
• Understanding and commitment to Save the Children aims, values, and principles
Desirable
• Participated in ToT organized by ILO on SIYB curriculum.
• Local from Sinjar
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, strong community outreach skills, detail oriented, honest, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Strong sense of integrity
• Female candidate with required skills is highly preferred.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
