Trainers & Experts in Livelihoods, Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

Introduction
STOOS Consulting seeks Iraq-based trainers and technical experts to deliver hands-on, market-relevant training and coaching for women, youth, farmers, small businesses, VSLA groups, and TVET learners. Assignments will be delivered in Arabic (Kurdish an advantage) and tailored to governorate-specific contexts.

Description of the Tasks

• Conduct rapid needs assessments and market scans (demand, skills gaps, value chains, MSME pain points).
• Design localized curricula and toolkits (Arabic/Kurdish where relevant) using adult learning and competency-based methods.
• Deliver interactive trainings (classroom, on-the-job, mentoring clinics, simulations, practicums).
• Provide post-training coaching (business plans, pitch practice, job readiness, placement support).
• Establish/strengthen VSLAs and financial inclusion (group formation, governance, loan cycles, linkages to MFIs/banks).
• Integrate digital enablement (e-commerce, mobile money, record-keeping apps, basic cybersecurity).
• Mainstream GESI & protection (inclusive delivery, safe participation of women/youth, disability accommodation).
• Embed climate-smart and DRR elements (water-wise practices, input choices, risk mitigation for rural MSMEs).
• Implement pre/post tests, practical assessments, and light-touch MEL, capturing outcomes and lessons.
• Produce concise training reports, coaching logs, actionable recommendations, and trainee referral lists.
• Coordinate with NGOs/INGOs, chambers, TVET institutes, and private sector for internships, apprenticeships, and fairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Residence in Iraq; Arabic fluency (Kurdish advantage).
• Degree/TVET certification in Business/Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, TVET, Livestock, or related.
• 5+ years of proven training/facilitation and mentorship in one or more domains:
  • TVET; VSLA & financial inclusion; Business & entrepreneurship; Livestock; Agriculture;
  • Financial literacy; Vocational trades; Women & youth economic empowerment;
  • Climate-resilient livelihoods; Cooperatives/social enterprise; Market systems/value chains;
  • Digital/ICT for livelihoods; Humanitarian cash/social protection; Food security & nutrition; SME development.
• Demonstrated curriculum design, coaching, assessment, and report writing skills.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programming, private-sector engagement, and Do No Harm/safeguarding/CHS.
• Practical proficiency with Kobo/ODK, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools.