Financial Literacy Trainer

1. Background

The Lebanese Democratic Women’s Gathering (RDFL), under its UN Trust Fund–supported project "Her Story, Our Fight", is integrating economic empowerment as a core strategy to reduce women’s vulnerability to gender-based violence. As part of Output 2.2, the program seeks to deliver financial literacy programs that equip GBV survivors and at-risk women with the knowledge and tools to manage personal finances, make informed economic decisions, and pursue sustainable livelihoods.

2. Objective of the Assignment

To design and deliver survivor-centered financial literacy sessions that promote financial independence, build budgeting skills, and enhance access to economic opportunities for women and girls impacted by GBV.

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1. Program Design & Curriculum Development

• Adapt a financial literacy curriculum tailored for low-literacy and trauma-affected women and adolescent girls.
• Align content with survivor-centered principles and GBV-sensitive facilitation techniques.
• Integrate basic financial planning, saving, budgeting, borrowing, risk management, and access to services (banks, mobile money, cooperatives).

3.2. Facilitation and Delivery

• Deliver a 6 sessions per location.
• Use participatory and visual techniques to ensure engagement and comprehension.
• Encourage peer learning, goal setting, and confidence building during sessions.

3.3. Linkages & Referrals

• Coordinate with case manager and shelter coordinator to identify and refer participants with potential for further vocational training or employment support.
• Facilitate access to local microfinance institutions, savings groups, or income-generating initiatives.

3.4. Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct pre/post assessments to measure knowledge gains and financial behavior shifts.
• Document attendance, success stories, challenges, and feedback.
• Submit monthly reports and a final summary report with recommendations.

4. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Social Work, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in delivering financial literacy or women’s economic empowerment programs.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable women or GBV survivors in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong facilitation, empathy, and communication skills; trauma-informed training is an asset.
• Fluent in Arabic; English proficiency is preferred.
• Female trainers from local communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

5. Ethics and Safeguarding

• Commitment to Do No Harm, survivor-centered, and confidentiality protocols.
• Must sign and abide by RDFL’s Code of Conduct, PSEA, and Child Safeguarding policies.