Lutheran World Federation Soap Making Trainer Job in Djibouti

Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya-Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a qualified professional preferably from a registered soap making institution for 1 month (September 2012) for the following position, to be based in Ali Addeh refugee camp, Djibouti.

Soap Making Trainer

The incumbent will report directly to the Livelihood Officer, while working closely on a daily basis with other sectors of LWF. 

The purpose of this position is to equip refugees in Ali Addeh camp with soap making skills that enable them improve their levels of income.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment of soap making in Ali Addeh refugee camp and compile a report on the same.
• Advise on the learning materials required for the training and subsequent continuation of the project- facilitating the procurement of soap making materials.
• Plan and deliver Soap Making course outline/programme (liquid or solid) to selected groups in the refugee camps.
• Develop session plans
• Supervise the Soap Making practical on a day to day basis to ensure that the agreed upon standards are met
• Supervise the production of the agreed upon quantity and quality of the soap as a pilot project
• Participate and work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Maintain learner attendance and records of progress towards skills development
• Prepare weekly situational reports of the training

Person Specifications/Qualifications:

• Relevant training in Soap Making
• At least 2 years of experience in soap making
• Well developed presentation and communication skills and Demonstrated initiative and self motivation.
• Well developed organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Somali language required as well as the willingness to live and work in a refugee camp
• Approachable and sensitive to the needs of learners and driven by a strong commitment to high quality training.

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Application and updated CV, contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, one of whom is your current or immediate former employer to be send by close of business on Thursday the 16th of August 2012 to the following email address:
jobs.lwfdjibouti.jobs@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website: www.lwf-kenya.org