Subject of Contest: Trainer of Leadership Field

Type of contestant: Individual Expert or Legal Entity

Type of contract: Service Provision

Project Duration: 2024 and 2026

Number of Working Days: 112 hours (14 working days)

“Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO within the framework of the “Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia” project is launching a competition for a trainer in the “Leadership Labs” component (planned for 2024 and 2026).

What is a “Leadership Lab”? 

The purpose of the 5-day educational camp-training is to promote the involvement of young people aged 18-30 from all regions of Armenia and Yerevan in the political, economic, social, and cultural life of their communities. Additionally, it aims to develop the abilities of young people in Armenian communities in the fields of local self-government, participatory management, and equal rights and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop camp educational modules and materials tailored to the component objectives and target group.
• Conduct sessions using non-formal learning methodologies and tools.
• Support participants in applying their gained knowledge and skills within their communities.
• Propose and implement effective methods for assessing transferred knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, experts, and organizations to create high-quality educational proposals.

Skills:

• Robust professional expertise in the subject or topics covered in the training.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a trainer in the youth or Civil Society Organization (CSO) sector.
• Proficiency in non-formal learning methodologies and tools.
• Capability to establish an inclusive educational environment for participants.
• Proficiency and experience in utilizing tools for the development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs related to the training’s subject matter.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, encompassing verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Computer knowledge (MS Word Excel, PowerPoint, web applications),
• Ability to quickly navigate different situations.

Payment:

Payment for the service will be in AMD based on the timesheet submitted by the performer, and in the case of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, based on the invoice submitted in addition to the mentioned document. The current price is set at 140 EUR (the cost of the one-day service) which will be accommodated in EUR equivalent to the fluctuated rate exchange and will be reimbursed adequately. This includes taxes and fees defined by RA legislation.

The Euro – AMD exchange rate will be calculated in accordance with the current exchange rate at the customer’s bank at the time of signing the service contract.

Terms of the application:

Eligible candidates should apply by sending a cover letter to youthinaction@yic.am, specifying the subject of the contest they are applying for, along with their CV and a motivation letter. The motivation letter should provide detailed information regarding the candidate’s qualifications for the call, along with online references.

The application submission deadline is August 5, 2024, at 18:00. 

Application Evaluation:

The assessment of applications will be conducted until August 7, 2024. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be taken into consideration. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview via video call.

For additional information, you can reach out to Marieta Gevorgyan, the project coordinator, at +37498712733 or via email at youthinaction@yic.am (from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Sunday)..

“Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO was founded in 2008 in Gyumri, based on the idea of increasing youth civic activism and community development by promoting youth initiatives and active participation.

“Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia” Project is a co-funded initiative by the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) implemented together with the World Vision Armenia (WVA), Media Initiatives Center (MIC), and Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC).