National Consultant - Trainer on SMM Skills

Please note that the vacancy is open for Kazakhstan nationals and permanent residents of Kazakhstan only.

Background:
The Office, in collaboration with the ICEP (an independent, non-profit, Austrian development organization based in Vienna) and the KFCSED (Kazakhstan Foundation for Cultural, Social and Educational Development), is planning to organize a series of workshops in a pilot region of Kazakhstan, specifically in Almaty and Almaty Oblast. This initiative will be cross-dimensional, carried out in partnership with the Office’s Human Dimension, ensuring a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
The workshops are aimed at building practical skills, enhancing employability, and promoting entrepreneurship among women. This initiative is particularly aimed at empowering women who are particularly mothers with multiple children and women who have experienced gender-based violence, by improving their access to economic opportunities.

Objective of Assignment:
The Office will require the services of a trainer on social media marketing (SMM) skills to conduct training sessions under the women's economic empowerment programme.

Duration of Assignment:
The Consultant will be hired under Special Service Agreement (SSA) for 24 working days.

Tasks, Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Economic and Environmental Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Design and deliver SMM skills training sessions on the following preliminary topics: introduction to SMM, platform selection, content creation, organic growth strategies, targeted advertising, analytics, etc.
Output to be achieved: Conduct 7* sessions (totaling 10.5* hours of training part and 10.5* hours of consultation part) for each of the four targeted groups. Each session must be supported by an attendance list and photo documentation.

2. Support the effective use of SMM tools.
Output to be achieved: Active or improved social media pages created for at least 48 pilot projects (representing 80% of total projects).

3. Provide consultations and tailored feedback to participants.
Output to be achieved: 10.5* hours of group consultations delivered, with documentation including attendance lists and photo evidence.

4. Promote the use of relevant digital platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok).
Output to be achieved: Assessment of each participant project to confirm the effective use of at least one relevant social media platform.

• preliminary figures, subject to change pending finalization and approval of the programme’s content by all stakeholders.

Necessary Qualifications:

• University's degree in Psychology or a related field;
• Demonstrated experience working with women and youth in group settings;
• Strong facilitation and session-planning skills, with the ability to deliver engaging and interactive activities;
• Creative and empathetic approach, with the flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of vulnerable participants;
• Fluency in Kazakh and Russian (both spoken and written); proficiency in English is an asset;
• Knowledge of contemporary approaches in psychosocial support and non-formal education methods.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

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