Trainer (Conflict Resolution Training)

Job Description

Position Summary

Objective of the Training: 

The training aims to scale up CSO and other community-based orgs, WROs, and the executive unit as well as camp coordination units in Marib capacities in the area of conflict resolution. 

Scope of training/activity: 

1. Develop an understanding around conflict and what does it mean?

• Understand Conflict Dynamics: Gain insights into different types of conflicts, their deep-rooted causes, and the stages of conflict cycles.

2. Understand the concept of conflict Sensitivity in humanitarian response 

• Conduct Context Analysis: Learn how to analyze the context of conflicts, including the impact on affected populations, and articulate findings that leads towards resolving conflicts. 
• Understand Power Dynamics: Explore the role of power imbalances in conflicts and their influence on humanitarian efforts.

3. Better delve in conflict resolution concepts

• Facilitate Dialogues and Mediations: Learn techniques for running effective dialogues and mediation sessions between different actors. 
• Adhere to Humanitarian Principles: Understand and apply core humanitarian principles in conflict resolution.
• Build Local Capacity: Develop strategies to strengthen the capacity of local actors and communities in promoting peace and resolving conflicts.
• Prevent Conflicts:  further explore in understanding different methods for preventing conflicts and employing tools for effective conflict resolution.

4. Improve Negotiation Skills

• Navigate Humanitarian Negotiations: Understand the complexities and challenges specific to humanitarian negotiations.
• Develop Negotiation Objectives: Learn to set clear objectives and strategies for successful negotiations.
• Lead Effective Negotiations: accrue techniques for leading negotiations, including forming alliances, crafting persuasive arguments, adopting tactics for successful negotiations.
• Monitor and Evaluate Negotiations: Gain skills in monitoring the progress of negotiations and evaluating their outcomes for addressing gaps and further improving ways for negotiations). 

Training Methodology: 

The training will contain: 

• Face to face training Interactive training (case studies, scenario analysis)
• Group discussions and peer learning 
• Exercises and practical sessions on negotiations.

Target audience 

The training will target up to 50 individuals from civil society organizations and women’s rights groups, executive unit for IDP camp management. This will help them address specific challenges and advocate more effectively within the context of Marib. 

Deliverables And Responsibilities for The Consultant 

• Develop training materials in Arabic and English – presentation and training manual with technical review of FMF. 
• Deliver 2–3-day training. 
• Develop a training report on this activity. The report shall be based on the following structure (Executive summary Introduction and purpose of the trainings/workshop, Approach and methodology, Findings and analysis, Conclusions, and recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum education of bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. (Attach certificates). 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in conflict resolution, reconciliation or peace-building. As well as proven experience in designing and facilitating trainings. (Attach references or documentation of previous training engagements).
• A Yemeni National with clear understanding Yemen context, including, social protection and inclusion. (Attach samples of previous training reports). 
• Knowledge and understanding of the local context in Marib is an asset.