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Industrial Tailoring Instructor (Leather Work) – Baidoa, Somalia

Posted in November 19, 2020

CGT Global

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Baidoa, Somalia

Description :

Position title Industrial Tailoring Instructor (Leather Work) – Baidoa
Place of performance Baidoa, Somalia
Apply by 30/11/2020
Start date 01/12/2020
Duration up to 3 months (@21.75days/month)
Qualification Certificate in technical degree or certification in tailoring / sewing / seamstress desirable..
Sector experience Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant Teaching experience.
Geographical experience Minimum of 2 year of experience in Africa (essential).
Language Fluency in Somali (essential) , Maay (essential) and English (desirable).

Job description

CTG Overview CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
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Overview of position
IOM’s (DDR) unit is seeking to recruit an experienced Industrial Tailoring Instructor (Leather Work) to provide full time instruction to female beneficiaries in Baidoa. This role is 3 fold:
  • To kick start a menstrual hygiene management initiative involving teaching beneficiaries to make reusable sanitary pads & basic menstrual hygiene management practices.
  • To provide tailoring in leather garment making training.
  • To provide training in basic tailoring concepts for clothing & home design (e.g. curtains, pillows, bed sheets).
This position is jointly managed by the South West State Govt. & IOM with dual reporting requirements. This contract receives day to day & week to week oversight from the Administrative Manager (Administrative Assistant) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Team Leader, Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) & other staff. Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by IOM & their govt. partner. IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration in close collaboration with South West State Ministry of Internal Security.
Role objectives
This is a full time position as per Somali labour laws based in Baidoa. The specific duties & responsibilities of the role include:
Industrial tailoring training (leather work):
  • Design & deliver a curriculum in the fabrication of custom leather items to include (but not limited to) travel bags, tote bags, toiletry bags & wallets.
  • Create & teach patterns for sewing leather goods & products.
Sanitary pad & menstrual hygiene management training:
  • Deliver a curriculum on reusable sanitary pads, teach beneficiaries how to sew reusable sanitary pads.
  • Deliver a curriculum on menstrual hygiene management.
Standard tailoring:
  • Teach basic tailoring / sewing skills including making & following patterns, measuring / sizing, stitching & consideration of fabric types.
General responsibilities:
  • Create, update & maintain training materials, manuals, handouts & practice exercises for efficient & effective delivery of the skills.
  • Develop hands on activities to help students learn tailoring through both 1 on 1 & group engagement, adapting resources to ensure all students are able to make progress.
  • Provide a stimulating learning environment & provide additional assistance to students with particular learning needs & abilities, instruct in a manner that develops students’ confidence & their abilities, integrate a variety of teaching strategies & curriculum content.
  • Maintain standardised student assessments & record keeping system for student progress & attendance, assess, monitor, record & report on the learning needs, progress & achievements of students.
  • Establish rapport / trust with students.
  • Give explanations, reasonable & appropriate assignments & directions clearly.
  • Organise the classroom to contribute to the learning process.
  • Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor.
Project reporting
  • This contract receives day to day and week to week oversight from the Administrative Manager (Administrative Assistant) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Team Leader, Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) & other staff.
  • Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by IOM & their govt. partner.
  • IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration in close collaboration with South West State Ministry of Internal Security.
Key competencies Experience:
– 1+ years of experience in producing leather products or 2+ years’ experience of direct tailoring / seamstress experience.
– Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs.
– Experience in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) or health promotion.Knowledge & understanding:
– Experience as a sewing machine operator is essential.
– Practical & theoretical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.Others:
– Previous experience working with youth at risk, women & or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
– Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticism.
– Maintains high customer service standards at all times.
– Identifies ways & implements actions to improve performance of self & others.
– Displays mastery of the profession & conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
– Contributes to a collegial team environment.
Team management
This role does not have any team management responsibility.
Further information
  • This vacancy is also open to 2nd tier candidates.
  • Female candidates preferred.
  • The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.

How to apply :

https://recruitmentctg.force.com/xcdrecruit__Site_ExternalPositionDetails?id=a113W000000HgYU

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