Sewing and knitting activity facilitator

at  International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background/IRC Summary:
the Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country’s population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes, and infrastructure will take years to repair.
IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing modern humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding, and coordination.

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY:

As part of its Syria response, the IRC has programs to support women and girls throughout Al-Hasakeh and Ar-Raqqa governorates in Syria. The WPE Sewing Facilitator works within the women and girls’ safe spaces and the community to teach women and girls in the camp the basics of sewing and tailoring.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a pre-knowledge assessment of the recipients.
• Distribute recipients according to age and level of knowledge.
• Prepare curriculum to three levels (beginner – intermediate -advanced)
• Teach women and girls about fabric treatment.
• Teach women and girls how hand sew and sew with a sewing machine.
• Deliver recycling activities to women and girls.
• Teach women and girls how to create different models of clothing.
• Measure the progress of womens and girls sewing skills and report back to the supervisor.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information optimally and proven experience providing training and staff development.
• Validated a sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle sophisticated situations subtly and to effective resolution.
• Excellent management and communication skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive collaboration, in a cross-cultural context.
• Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to improve collaboration and productivity.
• Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, and a sense of humor are a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to sophisticated matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferably, completion of the secondary education/craft certificate in sewing and knitting least one year experience in giving training sessions in sewing and knitting to women and girls
• . Minimum 2 years’ experience in sewing and knittin

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete attendance sheets for relevant activities and contribute to monthly activity reports, according to guidance provided by the Women’s Center Officer, and supply information on a weekly basis to the Women’s Center Officer in-line with deadlines.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and other sector staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferably, completion of the secondary education/craft certificate in sewing and knitting least one year experience in giving training sessions in sewing and knitting to women and girls
• . Minimum 2 years’ experience in sewing and knitting

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a pre-knowledge assessment of the recipients.
• Distribute recipients according to age and level of knowledge.
• Prepare curriculum to three levels (beginner – intermediate -advanced)
• Teach women and girls about fabric treatment.
• Teach women and girls how hand sew and sew with a sewing machine.
• Deliver recycling activities to women and girls.
• Teach women and girls how to create different models of clothing.
• Measure the progress of womens and girls sewing skills and report back to the supervisor