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TOR - Freelance trainer

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TOR - Trainer for Freelance 

Vacancy details: 

•Announcement Date: 05.02.2024
•Vacancy Code: CBM/2024-01-GCERF 
•Title: Trainer 
•Duty Station: Mitrovica South 
•Closing Date: 19.02.2024 

Terms of Reference for Trainer 

About CBM: 

     Community Building Mitrovica (CBM) is a local non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the field of peace and community building in the wider region of Mitrovica, northern municipalities of Kosovo. The overall aim of CBM is to facilitate contact and dialogue between citizens in the whole of Mitrovica municipality. CBM’s staff consists of devoted citizens – both Serbs and Albanians – who grew up in this region and want to restore the previous confidence and even friendship that war and politics have destroyed. 

By supporting many concrete projects which address the direct needs of the local communities, CBM contributes in a modest way to this aim. The work of the past years has gained the organization a strong reputation on both sides of the Ibar. Fields in which CBM works are: media, culture, youth, women, minorities, dialogue, PVE, and return of refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons). CBM’s projects are open to members of all communities living in Mitrovica and wider. CBM often cooperates with other NGOs, helps out with local initiatives, and works with local governmental institutions and international organizations in order to initiate, develop, and implement activities, for the benefit of the communities, in Mitrovica and wider. 

About the project: 

     The “Resilient and Inclusive Community Program” is funded by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and is implemented in consortium of two organizations, Advocacy Training and Resource Center (ATRC) and Community Building Mitrovica (CBM). The program aims to: strengthen central and local level institutional operational and knowledge capacities, strengthen operational and knowledge capacities of Local CSO-s to work on prevention of violent extremism (PVE), reduce youth vulnerability towards violent extremism by increasing the sense of purpose and social cohesion, raise community awareness and acceptance towards marginalized groups and other targeted beneficiaries. The program also places a higher emphasis on preventing right wing and ethno-nationalist extremism in the region of Mitrovica, to ensure equal opportunities, also to reduce any risk of stigmatization of one community or ethnicity over other communities and ethnicities. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

     CBM is looking for a qualified individual to facilitate a training on self-employment/freelance. The training aims to deliver comprehensive knowledge to students in Mitrovica South, with the purpose of enhancing their skills on self-employment, portfolio building, and insights into industry trends. The purpose of this training is to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to succeed into the freelancing market. The facilitator is expected to deliver the training to 15 students for the duration of four days, the training will be held at the premises of CBM. The facilitator should develop and follow a tailored made workplan/module. 

Methodology: 

     The training should deliver insights on how the freelance market works, what are the benefits and drawbacks of working as a freelancer. Considering the quick technological development, the facilitator should provide guidance over the opportunities that the freelance market provides. During the training individualized support and consultation will be provided, ensuring that the 15 participants receive guidance as they begin on their freelancing journey.  

The facilitator is responsible for developing the training material, including presentation slides, handouts, and exercises. The facilitator should also ensure that the training sessions are effective and meet the learning objectives of the participants. 

The training will include opportunities for participants to engage in group discussions and activities. The specific date and time of the training will be agreed between the facilitator and CBM. 

The points below should be used as an overview of the duties that are expected to be covered during the training, however, not strictly to follow.

•Draft an outline for the training, and deliver as per the outline. 
•Design materials that enables the training sessions to be effective, engaging, and aligned with the learning objectives.
•Guide participants in gaining insights on effective marketing strategies for freelancers, and navigating the legal  considerations involved in launching a successful freelance career. 
•Promote peer-to-peer learning within the groups to enhance collaboration and the exchange of ideas. 
•Evaluate and review the portfolios submitted by participants, such as the quality of the portfolio content, relevance to freelancing skills, and overall presentation. 
•Prepare final reports containing a summary of social media training delivered, challenges, and recommendations for future similar trainings. 
•Follow the duties and responsibilities. 

Requirements: 

•At least 4 years of experience on freelancing, managing clients, and handling projects. 
•Awareness of current trends, tools, and best practices in the freelance marketplace. 
•Understanding of the business side of freelancing, including pricing, contracts, and negotiation skills. 
•Proven record of enabling/facilitating change through influencing, inspiring and mobilizing others. 

Reporting: 

Narrative report after the completion of the training. 

Time Sheet 

Additional information: 

Only complete applications will be taken into consideration. 

How to apply: 

To apply for this call, CBM invites interested individuals or companies, to submit the documents listed below by 19.02.2024 to the following address procurement@cbmitrovica.org 

Interested applicants must send: 

•Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining relevant qualifications and experience 

•A summarized technical proposal: methodology, modules/topics 

•Financial proposal 

All documents must be submitted in English or Albanian. 

 

Note: Please use “Trainer for Freelance” as the subject of your email. 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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