Overview of CTG:

• CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

Overview of the position:

IOM’s (DDR) unit is seeking to recruit an experienced Industrial Tailoring Instructor (Leather Work) to provide full time instruction to female beneficiaries in Baidoa. This role is 3 fold:

• To kick start a menstrual hygiene management initiative involving teaching beneficiaries to make reusable sanitary pads & basic menstrual hygiene management practices.
• To provide tailoring in leather garment making training.
• To provide training in basic tailoring concepts for clothing & home design (e.g. curtains, pillows, bed sheets).

This position is jointly managed by the South West State Govt. & IOM with dual reporting requirements. This contract receives day to day & week to week oversight from the Administrative Manager (Administrative Assistant) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Team Leader, Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) & other staff. Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by IOM & their govt. partner. IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration in close collaboration with South West State Ministry of Internal Security.

Role objective:

This is a full time position as per Somali labour laws based in Baidoa. The specific duties & responsibilities of the role include:

Industrial tailoring training (leather work):

• Design & deliver a curriculum in the fabrication of custom leather items to include (but not limited to) travel bags, tote bags, toiletry bags & wallets.
• Create & teach patterns for sewing leather goods & products.

Sanitary pad & menstrual hygiene management training:

• Deliver a curriculum on reusable sanitary pads, teach beneficiaries how to sew reusable sanitary pads.
• Deliver a curriculum on menstrual hygiene management.

Standard tailoring:

• Teach basic tailoring / sewing skills including making & following patterns, measuring / sizing, stitching & consideration of fabric types.

General responsibilities:

• Create, update & maintain training materials, manuals, handouts & practice exercises for efficient & effective delivery of the skills.
• Develop hands on activities to help students learn tailoring through both 1 on 1 & group engagement, adapting resources to ensure all students are able to make progress.
• Provide a stimulating learning environment & provide additional assistance to students with particular learning needs & abilities, instruct in a manner that develops students’ confidence & their abilities, integrate a variety of teaching strategies & curriculum content.
• Maintain standardised student assessments & record keeping system for student progress & attendance, assess, monitor, record & report on the learning needs, progress & achievements of students.
• Establish rapport / trust with students.
• Give explanations, reasonable & appropriate assignments & directions clearly.
• Organise the classroom to contribute to the learning process.
• Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor.

Project reporting:

• This contract receives day to day and week to week oversight from the Administrative Manager (Administrative Assistant) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Team Leader, Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) & other staff.
• Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by IOM & their govt. partner.
• IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration in close collaboration with South West State Ministry of Internal Security.

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Education:

• Certificate in technical degree or certification in tailoring / sewing / seamstress desirable.

Geographical experience:

• Minimum of 2 year of experience in Africa (essential).

Languages:

• Fluency in Somali (essential) , Somali (essential) and English (desirable).

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in producing leather products or 2+ years’ experience of direct tailoring / seamstress experience.
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs.
• Experience in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) or health promotion.

Knowledge & understanding:

• Experience as a sewing machine operator is essential.
• Practical & theoretical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.

Others:

• Previous experience working with youth at risk, women & or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticism.
• Always maintains high customer service standards.
• Identifies ways & implements actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Displays mastery of the always profession & conducts oneself in a professional manner.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment.

Other relevant information:

• This vacancy is also open to 2nd tier candidates.
• Female candidates preferred.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.