Trainer On Social Entrepreneurship

Project Summary: Within the framework of Search for Common Ground (SFCG) response to the needs of Syrian refugees and their host communities in Lebanon, FORSA’s objective is to ensure a coherent approach to the Syrian crisis by empowering refugee and host population youth with livelihood and education opportunities in parallel with social stability and psychosocial support initiatives. The project will target 5 communities in Akkar and 5 communities in West Bekaa for a 12 month period. Most of the project activities will take place at one community center in each of the two regions which will serve as a central hub for all youth participants. SFCG is looking for trainers to work in Akkar and West Bekaa to help in the implementation of capacity-building workshops on social entrepreneurship for Syrian and Lebanese youth. Through these workshops, young participants will acquire skills related to strategic planning, resource mapping, stakeholders mapping, fundraising, participatory project management, etc... Trainers will be responsible for designing and implementing a series of social entrepreneurship workshops in the community centers and during the summer camps helping youth to organize 5 community projects per region. JOB DESCRIPTION SFCG is seeking to recruit trainers specialized in social entrepreneurship with an extensive knowledge of the topic, and experience in teaching, engaging with youth and working with international/local NGOs. Main tasks: In coordination with the Project Coordinator and field officer, he/she will be responsible to: Job Description:  Submit a detailed work plan for 20 workshops (ten per region);  Take part in capacity-building workshops and reflection days organized by SFCG;  Participate in 3 open days per region where he/she will be asked to present their workshop topic to the youth participants;  Coordinate with the field officer based in Akkar and West Bekaa as well as with SFCG on the logistics and organization of the workshops; Conduct 20 workshops (10 per region) for 140 youth participants for a period of 12 months; Engage in the design and implementation of four 5 day summer camps (2 per region, each hosting 75 youth);  Draft and submit a pre-test and a post-evaluation test by the participants before and after each of the activities; Submit monthly progress reports and the final report to SFCG Project Coordinator; Coach and support participants to write and submit project proposals for joint community projects addressing the needs of Syrian Refugees and Lebanese communities; Support participants in conducting roundtable discussions with community members and engage with local stakeholders in order to implement community projects; Provide insights on the dynamics between Syrian and Lebanese youth participants and flag any urgent issues. The trainer should aim to: Be punctual and expect punctuality from the participants; Keep in mind the objectives of the project, focusing more on the process rather than the final product; Show flexibility and personal commitment; Maintain transparent communication at all times with SFCG and partners in order to tackle challenges together and reach a common understanding (regarding participants, logistics, etc.). Other requirements: Geographical knowledge of and easy access to Akkar and West Bekaa; Very good problem solving techniques; Very good communication skills; Very good analytical skills; Willingness and ability to be flexible; Attention to details Cultural sensitivity Excellent inter personnel skills and team spirit.