Call for Multi-Sectoral Trainers (Turkey, Iraq or Syria) — Focus on SME Support and NGOs

About Ektimisi:
Ektimisi is a MENA-based research and development consulting firm with extensive presence across Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and other regions. We provide a broad range of services including capacity building, economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship support through experienced local teams.

Position: Multi-Sectoral Trainer (Local Experts for Turkey, Iraq and Syria)
Locations: Turkey, Iraq or Syria (Field presence required)

Key Sectors for Training:

• SME Support & Business Development
• Investment & Business Analysis
• Governance & Corporate Leadership
• Financial Management, Modeling, Bookkeeping, & Accounting
• Capital Raising & Fundraising Strategies
• Marketing, Sales & Customer Engagement
• Sectoral Expertise: Textile, Construction, Agribusiness & Food Security
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Technology & Digital Transformation
• Green Economy & Sustainability
• Women & Youth Empowerment
• Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
• Innovation & Research
• Export & International Trade
• Media and Advocacy
• Peace and Conflict Resolution

Additional Training Topics:

• Vocational & Technical Skills (e.g., construction trades, digital literacy)
• Entrepreneurship & Access to Finance
• Corporate Governance & Ethical Practices
• Social & Psychological Support, including Resilience Building
• Health & Safety in Workplace & Emergency Response
• Energy & Utilities (Renewable energy, water management)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver in-person, context-specific training sessions targeting SME development and other sectors listed above.
• Develop tailored training materials and tools reflecting local realities and sector-specific needs.
• Provide mentorship and capacity-building support for startups and local businesses to enhance their skills and prepare for growth and fundraising.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor training effectiveness and adapt content accordingly.
• Travel within Turkey, Iraq or Syria to conduct trainings and provide field support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years delivering training.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the key sectors above, with a strong focus on SMEs preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sinjar Kurmanji dialect an asset).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within Iraq and Syria.
• Relevant university degree in social sciences, business, economics, or related fields.