National trainer on Women’s Economic Empowerment based on the Stepping Stone methodology

In 2019 the Economic and Environmental Department in collaboration with the  the Human Dimension Department conducted a ToT sessions based on Stepping Stone modules for representatives of Business Resource Centres (BRC), Women Resource Centres (WRC) and the National Committee for Women and Family Affairs under Government of RT . The first component has aimed to enhance their knowledge in preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG) and to seek creating socio environment that enables women to enjoy greater protection from gender-based and domestic violence. They also improved their awareness on the values and attitudes towards gender and relationship among family members and developed communication skills to be able to conduct social sessions with families. The aim of the second component of session was on improvement their skills in delivering economic and entrepreneurship knowledge to the families.

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, it has not become possible to deliver social and economic components in 2020 what caused its postpone. The need of implementation of the remaining important component has evoked by prevalence of aftermaths of the pandemic and its consequences on decrease of family-incomes and staggered social sustainability. By delivering economic components in Dzhilikul and Garm which are regarded as piloting districts, twenty selected families with low income will get basic and moderate knowledge and skills on how to generate incomes through given possibilities.  The activity requires involvement of two National Trainers, who will be delivering mentorship among twenty selected families in the span of three-months-period.

Objective

The overall objective of assignment is for National Trainers to facilitate the Stepping Stone – Economic Empowerment among the ten families in Dzhilikul and Garm districts, where following targets shall be reached:

• To develop skills and knowledge on income-generating activities considering district related setting of economic environment;
• To build confidence on enhancement of family budgeting;
• To propose further means on ensuring economic sustainability.

Under the supervision of Economic Officer of POiD, the expert will be responsible in carrying out the following activities:

• Facilitation of “Stepping Stone” methodology – Economic Empowerment component among ten most vulnerable families in Dzhilikul and Garm districts;
• Visiiting the target districts with the National Expert to select 10 families of vulnerable categories;
• Meeting with beneficiaries (family members) to deliver economic empowerment sessions;
• Constant co-operation with representation of the Committee on Family Affairs and Women in district and inviting them while delivering sessions;
• Delivering sessions on Stepping Stone modules and provision of  feedbacks/supports to National Expert where necessary during 13 sessions (1 session module per week in three months) sessions will be delivered in Dzhilikul and Garm;
• Providing monthly progress reports to Economic Officer.

Deliverables and performance indicators

• In cooperation with the National Expert on co-ordination of economic empowerment preparing necessary materials for sessions;
• Selection of 20 vulnerable families in Dzhilikul and Garm with the National Trainer and their further observation with the aim to focus on further developments based on delivered weekly modules;
• Delivering sessions on Stepping Stone modules and provision of  feedbacks/supports to National Expert where necessary during 13 sessions (1 session module per week in three months) sessions will be delivered in Dzhilikul and Garm;
• Preparation of progress reports to Economic Officer.

Location of assignment: Dzhilikul and Garm

• University degree in social, gender studies, business, economy and/or other relevant fields;
• Previous work experience, ideally with international/non-governmental organisations on delivery of trainings/facilitation;
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in delivering Economic Empowerment related workshop sessions to beneficiaries;
• Sensitivity to gender, GBV/DV and understanding of local context;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in team;
• Good listening skills;
• Fluency in Tajik language;
• Candidates must be locals from Dzhilikul and Garm.

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. Applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst nationals of Tajikistan.

Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.