Writing skills Trainer - Generation of Innovation Leaders “GIL” Program

About the program: “The Generation of Innovation Leaders/GIL” is a program by UNICEF designed to address the high unemployment rates among youth in Lebanon & their lack of access to the knowledge economy. UNICEF is implementing this project in partnership with Berytech.

About Berytech: A leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.  Under the GIL project, Berytech aims to Increase access of Lebanese and non-Lebanese youth (17-25 years) to technical and vocational training and innovative skills-building programs for improved professional readiness and employability.

About GIL Innovation Labs: UNICEF Innovation Lab Network Programme (GIL – Generation of Innovation Leaders) is a network of 13 innovation labs all over Lebanon that aims at the provision of two sets of skills: Design Thinking and Business Development Skills (Social Entrepreneurship) and Digital Skills training tailored for youth in Lebanon. Engaging young people in their communities is a priority for UNICEF to address social cohesion challenges among different communities, and to support and empower youth to engage in healthy lifestyles and become more civically engaged. Since 2017, UNICEF has reached over 50,000 adolescents and youth with integrated and structured life skills, sports for development, and positive leadership programs.

The Writing Skills Trainer will conduct five 2-hour sessions focusing on developing writing skills. The aim is to enable participants to write compelling success stories of startups, using narrative techniques that engage and inform readers.

• Design and deliver five 2-hour sessions on writing skills.
• Focus on narrative structure, tone, and style for success stories.
• Provide practical writing exercises and feedback.
• Encourage creativity and effective storytelling in writing.
• Guide participants through the process of writing a complete success story.

• Language: Arabic and English (verbal and written)
• Education: Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field in writing.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional writing, editing, or teaching.
• Required skills: Excellent command of the English language, strong editing skills, and experience in various writing styles.