Iraq: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Trainers & Experts in Livelihoods, Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

Oct 14, 2025 (Deadline: 2025-10-31) | STOOS CONSULTING
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STOOS Consulting seeks Iraq-based trainers and technical experts to deliver hands-on, market-relevant training and coaching for women, youth, farmers, small businesses, VSLA groups, and TVET learners. Assignments will be delivered in Arabic (Kurdish an advantage) and tailored to governorate-specific contexts.

Description of the Tasks

  • Conduct rapid needs assessments and market scans (demand, skills gaps, value chains, MSME pain points).
  • Design localized curricula and toolkits (Arabic/Kurdish where relevant) using adult learning and competency-based methods.
  • Deliver interactive trainings (classroom, on-the-job, mentoring clinics, simulations, practicums).
  • Provide post-training coaching (business plans, pitch practice, job readiness, placement support).
  • Establish/strengthen VSLAs and financial inclusion (group formation, governance, loan cycles, linkages to MFIs/banks).
  • Integrate digital enablement (e-commerce, mobile money, record-keeping apps, basic cybersecurity).
  • Mainstream GESI & protection (inclusive delivery, safe participation of women/youth, disability accommodation).
  • Embed climate-smart and DRR elements (water-wise practices, input choices, risk mitigation for rural MSMEs).
  • Implement pre/post tests, practical assessments, and light-touch MEL, capturing outcomes and lessons.
  • Produce concise training reports, coaching logs, actionable recommendations, and trainee referral lists.
  • Coordinate with NGOs/INGOs, chambers, TVET institutes, and private sector for internships, apprenticeships, and fairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Residence in Iraq; Arabic fluency (Kurdish advantage).
  • Degree/TVET certification in Business/Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, TVET, Livestock, or related.
  • 5+ years of proven training/facilitation and mentorship in one or more domains:
    • TVET; VSLA & financial inclusion; Business & entrepreneurship; Livestock; Agriculture;
    • Financial literacy; Vocational trades; Women & youth economic empowerment;
    • Climate-resilient livelihoods; Cooperatives/social enterprise; Market systems/value chains;
    • Digital/ICT for livelihoods; Humanitarian cash/social protection; Food security & nutrition; SME development.
  • Demonstrated curriculum design, coaching, assessment, and report writing skills.
  • Familiarity with donor-funded programming, private-sector engagement, and Do No Harm/safeguarding/CHS.
  • Practical proficiency with Kobo/ODK, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools.