Job Announcement for Trainer

Term of Reference (TOR)

Job Type: Trainer of General Facilitation Training

Cluster: Facilitation /Training
Contract Period: 5 working days
Location: Storytelling Project, Buthidaung, Rakhine State
Reports To: Storytelling Project Coordinator

About the PDI-Kintha

The Peace and Development Initiative-Kintha (PDI-Kintha) was founded in 2013 in response to
outbreaks of communal violence in 2012 and the more organized anti-Muslim violence that
followed. Initial projects and activities sought to address the deepening religious and ethnic
divisions that followed. Early on, we focused much of our energy on building trust not only
between communities affected by conflict, but also between community members and our
staff. Through sports, music, and art activities we sought to transform attitudes driving
conflict, raise awareness of issues underlying the conflict, and build skills to transform
conflict.

We work with conflict-affected populations from central and northern areas of Rakhine State;
however, following military clearance operations in August 2017 that lead to an exodus of
over 600,000 people to Bangladesh and the subsequent barriers to access, we were forced to
adjust the geographic focus area of some of our projects. In PDI-Kintha, there are two main
programs operating mainly, peacebuilding and leadership program, and community
engagement program. We currently have 82 staff members implementing peace building,
education, and social cohesion activities in Sittwe, Buthidaung, Maungdaw, Thandwe,
Rathedaung, Kyauk Taw, and MraukOo townships (of central, northern and southern areas of
Rakhine State).

Storytelling Project

To address some problems between the communities in Rakhine State, this project is set up
with the purpose to create a space for people who share biographical narratives, trust-
building and empathy, and it aims to establish use of dialogue and dealing with the past
methods as tools for communication between communities in conflict: increased sensitization
about situation of Rohingya and other minorities by collecting, sharing and discussing
biographical experiences between communities in conflict: creating opportunities for positive
exchange and new shared experiences. The storytelling aims to build trust and help the
conflicting parties to see the other sides’ perspective leading to trauma healing, and it targets
participants from rural and urban areas in Buthidaung and Maungdaw Township.

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The Storytelling focuses on sharing biographical narratives. Due to the conflict the
communication space between both sides has become limited and prejudices have increased.
The perception of communities has narrowed, both sides can only do their own events and
both sides become more estranged and forget. Storytelling can be used to build trust and
help the conflicting parties to see also the other sides’ perspective. The project consists of a
constant exchange within and between communities which creates networks of like-minded
actors inside and between the communities in conflict. By linking up theoretical models of
conflict transformation with genuine local experiences, escalation dynamics as well as
different perspectives become accessible for key actors and target groups. Participants learn
more about the perspective of other communities. They develop awareness about factors
that can escalate or deescalate the situation.

This is done in a careful do no harm way, avoiding exacerbating the conflict. Prepared
participants come together reducing the gap between the communities. In employing
biographical storytelling and using interviews, the project builds on the conflict experiences of
local people. In discussing events, related to discrimination and violence, traumatic
experiences can be voiced, and empathy is developing. The storytelling focuses on Rohingya
Muslim, Kaman Muslim, Mro, Daignet, Chin and Rakhine from rural and urban areas of
Buthidaung Township.

Objective of General Facilitation Training

Objective of the training is to enhance facilitation skills and knowledge of the project
assistants including the project officers that will support in conducting their
storytelling/dialogue activities sessions in the targeted areas.

The overall objective will be realized through the following specific objectives

• Understand of different facilitation methodologies and roles and responsibilities of

facilitator
• To provide guidance to project assistants to prepare in advance so that they can deliver
workshops or training
• To use facilitation styles, methods that are practical, interactive and involve problem
solving using a participant/ student-centred approach to training

Responsibility of Trainer

The Trainer is responsible for

• Develop Agenda for the training

• Leading and facilitating the training
• Sharing training module/PowerPoint slides to participants and training organizer
(coordinator)
• Technical advice and Support to participants during the training
• Submit Final Training Report to coordinator

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Participant & Venue

This training is intended for the Team members of Storytelling Project’s staffs and there are
10 total participants at that training. Training will take place in LDP office of PDI-Kintha,
Buthidaung, and Rakhine State, Myanmar.

Timeframe

The trainer will be required to dedicate an estimated 5 days’ time to this Trainer work during
26th February to 3th March, 2023 periods, subject to the requirements and agreements PDI-
Kintha.

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor Degree needs to be essential and Master Degree is more prefer and
desirable in Teaching and Methodology or another relevant field;
• Extensive experience in completing trainings/workshops for organizations at least 5
years
• Extensive experience on building capacities
• Experience working with non-profit organizations and familiarity with Social Cohesion
and Development Context
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills including experience of facilitation of
trainings/workshops and presentation
• Excellent communication and written skills in English
• Experienced to design and conduct program evaluation with principles of Do No Harm
• Commitment to and understanding of PDI of vision, mission, core values and
principles.

Submissions for the Trainer

The submission must address the terms of reference and include:

• The resume of the lead candidate and team (if any)
• Expression of interest outlining how the trainer/facilitator meets the selection criteria
and their understanding of the ToR.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining relevant qualifications and experience.
• A detailed budget in MMK as specified in the trainer fee section

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How to Apply
Applicants should send their CV/resume and a ONE PAGE cover letter explaining their
interest in the position and why they are qualified and the detail budget for this trainer of
training and work plan. Applicant must also provide the contact information of TWO
professional references. The deadline for submitting application and related documents
(Microsoft Word or Pdf Version) is by Monday, February 20, 2023, to recruitment@kintha-
pdi.org
Applications will only be accepted online and ensure to mention the applied position title
“Trainer of General Facilitation Training for Storytelling Project _ PDI-Kintha” in the Email
Subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Telephone query will not be
answered.
PDI-Kintha has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all
staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA,
always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and
adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to
related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in
accordance with this clause.