Duty Station: Aleppo

Country: Syrian Arab Republic

Publishing Date: 12.03.2024

Deadline: 07.04.2024

Starting Date: 15.04.2024

Period: April to October 2024

Language: English

Reporting to: Project Coordinator

Aim of the position:

The Career Coach is responsible for mentoring Vocational Training (VT) trainees to find job opportunities after the completion of their training. The Vocational Training programs currently offered cover various professions including barbering, hairdressing/makeup, food processing and detergent production, electrician and solar energy technician, and sewing.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Create a service mapping for the employability of beneficiaries. Network with local factories, companies, businesses, and employment services to establish connections between beneficiaries, facilitating job interviews and employment opportunities.
• Research local events, markets, fairs, and exhibitions happening in Aleppo. Form partnerships with local businesses willing to showcase beneficiaries’ products.
• Assist beneficiaries, alongside other AVSI staff coaches, in starting their small businesses by providing guidance on entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial management.
• Provide one-to-one career guidance and counseling to beneficiaries, helping them explore various job prospects and understand industry requirements.
• Prepare beneficiaries for job interviews, offering coaching on interviewing techniques, resume writing, and workplace etiquette.
• Follow up with beneficiaries and AVSI coaches after completing the vocational training course or securing employment.
• Submit regular reports detailing beneficiaries’ progress, including vocational training achievements, job placements, and market connections.
• Perform and support any other tasks as required, based on project needs, such as data entry on Activity Info.

Essential Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in career counseling, entrepreneurship, vocational training, or coaching are highly desirable.

Work Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in career coaching, vocational training, or counseling, with a proven track record of assisting beneficiaries in career development and job placement.

Language Proficiency:
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.

Required skills and experiences:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications and data-entry software.