Vocational Skills Trainer

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters to save lives, build resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Established 60 years ago, Relief International has evolved through mergers and alliances among four organizations, now operating in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization employs over 7,000 staff and local volunteers, focusing on critical health needs and wellbeing programming to help communities recover and thrive. Their programs include Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods, all designed to be safe, local, conflict-sensitive, climate-smart, and evidence-based, reaching those most in need.

Job Overview:
The Vocational Skills Trainer will play a crucial role in equipping refugee and host community participants with practical skills in bead-making and artisan crafts, as well as essential life skills and entrepreneurship competencies. This position aligns with the UNHCR MADE51 framework, which aims to support participants in producing high-quality, market-ready products that reflect their cultural heritage. The trainer will collaborate with Roots, a MADE51 social enterprise partner in Juba, to ensure that participants can access fair market opportunities and achieve sustainable livelihoods. The role involves conducting training needs assessments, developing training plans, delivering technical training, and providing life skills instruction. The trainer will also be responsible for donor reporting and engagement, ensuring that all activities align with the standards set by MADE51.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a rapid assessment of trainees’ existing artisanal skills and cultural craft traditions to identify capacity gaps and recommend suitable training approaches.
• Develop a detailed training schedule and workplan in collaboration with Roots, ensuring alignment with MADE51 quality and market-readiness standards.
• Prepare structured lesson plans and session guides, and create learner-friendly training materials.
• Distribute production kits to participants for beadwork and craft production, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other accessories.
• Incorporate participants' heritage patterns and cultural storytelling into products, ensuring quality control aligned with international market standards.
• Provide technical life skills instruction covering communication, leadership, conflict resolution, time management, and professional conduct.
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship and financial literacy, including small business management, marketing, budgeting, and access to microfinance.
• Prepare and submit high-quality donor reports within agreed timelines, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders such as WFP and UNICEF.
• Support donor visits, audits, evaluations, and review missions as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a degree or diploma in Vocational Skills Training in Art and Design, Fashion and Craft Design, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in beadwork and handicraft production, preferably with market-oriented production experience. Expertise in facilitating vocational and life skills training is essential, along with demonstrated experience working with NGOs, community groups, youth, or women. Experience in entrepreneurship coaching and market linkage development for artisan groups is advantageous, as is experience in a social enterprise context.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have a degree or diploma in relevant fields such as Vocational Skills Training, Art and Design, Fashion and Craft Design, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, or Social Enterprise. This educational background is crucial for understanding the principles of vocational training and the specific skills needed for beadwork and artisan crafts.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in beadwork and handicraft production, with a preference for candidates who have market-oriented production experience. Additionally, experience in facilitating vocational and life skills training, as well as working with NGOs and community groups, is essential. Candidates with expertise in entrepreneurship coaching and market linkage development will have an advantage, particularly those who have worked in a social enterprise context.

Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential for communication with stakeholders and reporting. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial for engaging with community participants and enhancing training effectiveness.

Additional Notes:
This position is a national role, and only South Sudanese applicants will be considered. The deadline for applications is set for 10th July 2026 at 4:30 pm SSD local time. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply, reflecting the organization's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.