Handicrafts Trainer - Bar Elias

Main Responsibilities of the Position

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the project director in Bar Elias, the trainer(s) will develop and deliver a 28-day training program on handicrafts for 25 vulnerable women (3.5 hours per day). By the end of the training, trainees will have developed their technical skills enabling them to pursue employment or self-employment opportunities. The training program should cover the following topics:

Resin Crafting (15-day training)

• Overview and fundamentals of working with resin.
• Tools and materials for resin work.
• Safe handling procedures.
• Techniques for accurate resin measurement and mixing.
• Methods for adding color and design to resin projects.
• Advanced blending and layering techniques.
• Essential safety protocols and best practices
• Troubleshooting and quality control.
• Finishing and presentation.

Candle Making & Concrete Candle Holders (13-day training)

• Exploration of various candle types and their characteristics.
• Wax melting procedures and temperature control.
• Incorporating fragrances into candles.
• Techniques for shaping and molding candles.
• Decorative methods, including paper napkin application.
• Creation of specialty and advanced candle designs.
• Identifying and resolving common candle-making issues.
• Packaging and presentation strategies for finished candles.
• Designing and shaping molds for concrete holders.
• Mixing and pouring concrete for candle containers.
• Integrating candles into concrete vessels.

Expected Deliverables:

- Before the start of the training:

• The training calendar with session titles.
• Samples of Training books/material for distribution.
• A Curriculum handout organized by training sessions describing:

1. Session topic.
2. List of key contents and talking points.
3. The pre- and post-training test questionnaires, to verify level, competences, and learning. The tests should be the same and they are delivered before the start date of the training and after the last session.

- During the Training:

• Maintain a record of the participants' progress and attendance.

- After the end of the training:

• Provide a report on the participants’ feedback, lessons learnt and remarks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• 4–5 years of demonstrated experience in handicrafts.
• Previous experience in training and coaching is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Core Values and Ethics 

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• Trustworthy and good listener.
• High sense of discretion in dealing with confidential matters at all times.
• High integrity and honesty.
• Ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations, and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.