Curriculum Development and Delivery Consultant
Remote- Erbil, Arbīl, Iraq
Strong Cities Network
Job description
ISD is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.
Launched at the United Nations in 2015, Strong Cities is an independent global network of more than 230 cities and other local governments dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarisation at a local level. The Network fills a critical gap in efforts that have traditionally overlooked the unique roles that sub-national governments can play in preventing and responding to these threats, complementing both existing security-led measures and grassroots efforts led by civil society stakeholders.
Why work for ISD?
ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.
This role will sit within the Network’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Hub, dedicated to Strong Cities regional coordination, engagement and activities as the Network seeks to deliver on a new strategy to enhance its impact at a city, national, regional and global level. The role will be specific to the implementation of the IOM funded capacity building project in Iraq. The Strong Cities Network is hosted by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD). Recruitment for this role will be managed by, and the successful candidate employed by, ISD. For more information on ISD’s recruitment policies and processes, visit the ISD website.
ISD's Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.
Location
The selected candidate will work fully remotely. Please note that one time travel to the Middle East will be required.
Contract type
Consultant - Contract length to be agreed upon with successful candidate and dependent on level of effort required to complete the project.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.
We strongly encourage applications from people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
The role
The purpose of this role is to support Strong Cities’ engagement with Iraqi cities and stakeholders as part of a 10-month project with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Iraq. The latter is supporting the Government of Iraq (GoI) to roll out its “National Strategy to Combat Violent Extremism,” adopted in 2019 by the National Security Council and Endorsed by the Iraqi Prime Minister in 2021. More specifically, IOM is supporting the GoI’s Implementation Committee to pilot the National Strategy in six locations, working closely with local and regional authorities, civil society organizations (CSOs), communities and other stakeholders to develop and roll out Plans of Action (PoA) based on priority components of the overarching Strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify in collaboration with the team the key themes and topics for capacity building based on the outcomes of the self-reported assessments of the PoA sub-committees.
- Develop a comprehensive ToT training curriculum, including training modules, activities, exercises, monitoring and evaluation tools, and handouts, for the benefit of in-country facilitators and responding to the needs of PoA sub-committees. The content of this training is expected to focus on strategic communications, stakeholders' engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and preventing hate, extremism and polarisation.
- Deliver a five-day in-person ToT training for in-country facilitators based on the developed training curriculum.
- Develop and deliver online mentorship sessions following the ToT training to address the needs of the participants and guide them throughout the process of delivering their trainings for the benefit of PoA sub-committees.
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Job requirements
The ideal candidate
The successful candidates will collaborate with the MENA Regional Hub team to develop and deliver a five-day Training for Trainers (ToT) on strategic communications, stakeholders' engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and preventing hate, extremism and polarisation for the benefit of in-country facilitators addressing the needs of PoA subcommittees in six different locations in Iraq. Both consultants will be responsible for developing and facilitating this comprehensive ToT training curriculum, as well as preparing for and facilitating follow-up virtual mentorship sessions guiding participants throughout the training process.Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 30th April, 2024. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.
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