Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam  GB-Iraq Program is looking for a consultant shall conduct three rounds of training on the topics mentioned above. Each round will target a group of young activists consisting of 10 to 12 participants.

During the trainings, the consultant should alternate between frontal sessions, scenarios, practical exercises, and group activities, ensuring each participant is engaged and gets the chance to interact and showcase their understanding of the training content and knowledge gained. The training module and approach should use examples and exercises that are as focused on reproductive health (RH) as possible, with a connection to the context in KRI.

A final evaluation and feedback form should be designed by the consultant and filled out by participants at the end of each training. At the end of the trainings, a comprehensive analysis report on the results of the training evaluations must be submitted. In addition, a pre-post-test should be conducted within the training to measure the capacity of trainees before and after participating in the training.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Skills and experiences:  

• Proved experience in design and conduction of training packages on project management, fundraising, and RH topics in the context of the region.  
• Expertise in equality between female and male, and human rights-based approaches is a plus. 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills 

Language:  

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kurdish is mandatory. 
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• In case of lacking Kurdish language skills, a translator is required to be part of the consultant’s team.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

Interested consultancies, with relevant experience and skills based on the ToR, can submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including the following:

1. Cover letter of no more than 1 page introducing the consultant/team and intention to deliver the assignment. The cover letter should also indicate the consultants’ availability for the proposed period.
2. The technical proposal should provide details on the capacity in line with the competencies required for the assignment, including experience with similar assignments, CVs of the consulting team directly involved in the assignment, and their specific roles. A work plan detailing the anticipated timeline to undertake the assignment and finalize the deliverables, clearly indicating the dates of delivery. The technical proposal should not be longer than 10 pages, including all annexes. 
3. Financial proposal consisting in a one-page budget of the offer, covering all major anticipated costs including all the fees related to the training.

Please submit the EOI and other documents by 11:59 PM Iraq time by the 8th of July, 2024 to  IRQConsultancy@oxfam.org.uk   with TRAINING OF YOUTH GROUPS ON PCM AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT, MEAL, AND FUNDRAISING in the subject line. No EOIs will be accepted after the deadline. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.