SRD Center Completes Labour Market and Employability Training in Mafraq
Mafraq, Jordan
SRD Center has completed a labour market orientation and post-employment training programme for Jordanian and Syrian cash workers in Rihab and Djeineh, Mafraq Governorate. The training was delivered for AVSI Foundation under its Cash for Work project.
The programme reached more than 300 participants and aimed to strengthen their employability, workplace readiness, and ability to access sustainable and decent income-generating opportunities.
Participants completed eight core training modules, representing approximately 16 training hours per group. The programme covered self-awareness and employability skills, local employment opportunities, career planning, work ethics, CV preparation, job interviews, job-search methods, job applications, workplace communication, time management, and job retention.
The sessions were delivered in Arabic using participatory and practical approaches, including self-assessment exercises, group discussions, peer learning, role-plays, case studies, interview simulations, CV drafting, and individual job-search action plans. The trainers adapted the activities to participants’ different educational backgrounds, work experience, and learning needs.
The practical exercises—particularly CV preparation, interview role-play, and job-search planning—generated strong participant engagement and helped participants produce practical tools that can support their transition to employment.
The final report highlights the importance of linking employability training with continued employer engagement, job referrals, vocational training opportunities, and individual follow-up. It recommends maintaining an updated network of local employers, vocational training centres, cooperatives, and business associations, as well as following up with participants to track job applications, interviews, employment, and job retention.
Through this programme, SRD Center and AVSI Foundation contributed to improving the employment readiness of vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians and supporting their access to more sustainable livelihood opportunities in Mafraq Governorate.
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اختتمت بنجاح ورشة تدريب المدربين ToT لبرنامج مقدم رعاية كبار السن، التي نفذتها مؤسسة التدريب المهني من خلال معهد التدريب والتطوير خلال الفترة من 21 إلى 23 حزيران 2026، بواقع 15 ساعة تدريبية، وبمشاركة 8 مدربات مرشحات لتنفيذ البرنامج في الميدان.
سعت الدورة إلى تمكين المدربات من المعارف والمهارات التدريبية والفنية اللازمة لتنفيذ المنهاج الجديد بكفاءة، من خلال مراجعة الوحدات التدريبية، وتحليل مخرجات التعلم، وتعزيز مهارات التيسير وإدارة الجلسات، وتنفيذ أنشطة عملية وتفاعلية مثل العروض التدريبية المصغرة، المحطات التدريبية، تحليل المواقف، وتمارين التقييم والتغذية الراجعة.
كل الشكر لمؤسسة التدريب المهني ومعهد التدريب والتطوير، وللمدربات المشاركات على التزامهن وتفاعلهن الجاد طوال أيام الورشة. الاستثمار في إعداد مدربات مؤهلات في مجال رعاية كبار السن هو خطوة مهمة نحو تحسين جودة التدريب والخدمات المقدمة لهذه الفئة المهمة في مجتمعنا.
#التدريب_المهني #تدريب_المدربين #رعاية_كبار_السن #بناء_القدرات #التعلم_النشط #الأردن #TVET #TOT
The Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for the Elderly Caregiver Programme was successfully concluded in Amman. The workshop was implemented by the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), through the Training and Development Institute, and delivred by Qasem Alnewashi (SRD Center) from 21 to 23 June 2026, with a total of 15 training hours and the participation of 8 female trainers nominated to implement the programme in the field.
The workshop focused on equipping the trainers with the necessary technical and training knowledge and skills to implement the new curriculum effectively. It included reviewing the training units, analysing learning outcomes, strengthening facilitation and session management skills, and carrying out practical and interactive activities such as mini-training presentations, rotating training stations, case analysis, assessment exercises, and feedback activities. The assessment results showed a clear positive impact.
Sincere thanks to the VTC and the Training and Development Institute, and to the participating trainers for their commitment and active engagement throughout the course. Investing in qualified trainers in the field of elderly care is an important step towards improving the quality of training and the services provided to this important group in our society.
#VocationalTraining #TrainingOfTrainers #ElderlyCare #CapacityBuilding #ActiveLearning #Jordan #TVET #TOT
Under the CAIR III project, implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the Labour Market Assessment Findings Review Workshop for Baghdad and Basrah was successfully completed on 30 June 2026 in Baghdad. The workshop was facilitated by SRD Center and brought together 27 public and private sector stakeholders representing key ministries, institutions, UN agencies, INGOs, and major companies from Baghdad and Basrah governorates.
The workshop provided an important space to review the findings of the Labour Market Assessment, discuss their relevance to labour market realities in Baghdad and Basrah, and identify practical priorities to support the economic reintegration of returnees. Participants emphasized that returnee employment support should move beyond stand-alone training and focus on stronger employer engagement, structured job matching, practical skills assessment, accelerated certification, and direct links between training and work opportunities.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of establishing a regular coordination mechanism among government actors, chambers of commerce, employers, training providers, NGOs, and programme partners. A shared referral system linked to labour market opportunities was also identified as a key priority. The workshop confirmed that sustainable reintegration requires practical, employer-linked pathways that make returnees’ skills visible, trusted, and connected to real opportunities in the labour market.
Many thanks to all participants for their valuable reflections, practical feedback, and commitment to strengthening evidence-based programming for returnee reintegration in Iraq.
#CAIRIII #ICMPD #SRDCenter #LabourMarketAssessment #Iraq #Baghdad #Basrah #ReturneeReintegration #Employment #SkillsDevelopment #PrivateSectorEngagement
Two-day instructor-led, in-person workshop
Delivery mode: Face-to-face, instructor-led training
Duration: Two days
Language: Arabic or English, as required
Target countries: All Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries
Delivery locations: The workshop can be delivered in all governorates of Iraq, Jordan, Libya, and Syria, subject to agreement, in other MENA countries.
Training overview
The programme supports the greening of jobs by helping participants understand how environmental responsibility can be integrated into everyday work practices across different sectors and occupations. It shows participants how simple workplace behaviours can reduce waste, conserve water and energy, prevent pollution, improve health and safety, and contribute to cleaner and more sustainable workplaces and communities. Furthermore, this practical training is designed for organizations and projects that aim to improve the employability and livelihoods of jobseekers, vulnerable youth, women, refugees, host communities, and other groups preparing to enter or re-enter the labour market.
The training is particularly relevant to employability, livelihoods, vocational training, short-term employment, Cash-for-Work, public works, school maintenance, municipal services, community development, and workforce-readiness programmes.
The workshop is delivered in person through face-to-face interaction and multimedia learning. It combines short presentations with practical demonstrations, games, team activities, discussions, and examples linked to participants’ daily work and local context.
Recommended for
The programme is recommended for:
Training Objective
The overall objective is to support organizations in improving participants’ employability and livelihoods while promoting greener, safer, and more sustainable work practices.
The programme helps participants develop practical green skills that can be applied across different occupations and workplaces. These skills support the greening of existing jobs and prepare participants for labour markets that increasingly value environmental awareness, resource efficiency, workplace responsibility, and sustainable practices.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:
Main Training Topics
Day One: Environmental Awareness, Employability, and Green Skills
Day Two: Sustainable Workplace Practices and Green Action
Training Methodology
The workshop uses a participatory, practical, and adult-learning approach. The methodology includes:
The content can be adapted to the participants’ occupations, literacy levels, target sectors, project activities, country context, and organizational priorities.
Workshop Outputs
Participants will receive:
The contracting organization may also receive:
Group size and fee information
USD 100 per participants. Each group should include 15 to 25 participants.
The price quoted include stationery, giveaways, and participation certificate.
Fees may be adjusted depending on the travel requirements, language, customization needs, venue, and number of workshops requested.
Organizations interested in purchasing or customizing this training are encouraged to send an enquiry explaining their requirements before booking.
How to Register
Book online: https://srd.edu.jo/doc-shop/product/ea2026p
Organizational enquiries and customized requests:
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Job description
SRD Center is seeking a qualified National Evaluation and Field Coordination Expert to support a proposed mid-term evaluation of a major education programme in Iraq. The assignment will assess programme relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, inclusion, and progress toward education system-strengthening results.
The expert will play a key role in contextualizing the evaluation, coordinating field data collection, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing to analysis and reporting. The position requires strong evaluation and data collection experience, good understanding of the Iraqi education context, and excellent networking, facilitation, and communication skills.
Tasks
The National Evaluation and Field Coordination Expert will be expected to:
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
How to apply
Interested candidates should fill in this short application form:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and information.
Job description
SRD Center is seeking a qualified National Education and Evaluation Expert to join a proposed evaluation team for a mid-term evaluation of a large education system-strengthening programme in Iraq. The assignment focuses on equitable quality education, improved teaching and learning, school governance, education planning, teacher professional development, EMIS, inclusion, and institutional capacity development across Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
The expert will support the evaluation design, contextual analysis, stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of the Iraqi education system, including national and subnational education structures, school governance, teacher development, education planning, quality learning, and community participation.
Tasks
The National Education and Evaluation Expert will be expected to:
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
How to apply
Interested candidates should fill in this short application form:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and information.
Job Description
SRD Center is seeking qualified Environmental Education Facilitators / Trainers to support a short-term assignment in Amman. The assignment aims to deliver practical and interactive environmental awareness sessions for adult beneficiaries. The sessions will focus on promoting environmental responsibility, waste management, recycling, reducing plastic use, and maintaining clean and healthy school environments.
The facilitators will be responsible for delivering engaging sessions using simple, participatory, and practical methods suitable for adult learners, including discussions, games, group activities, demonstrations, and participant engagement exercises.
Tasks
The selected facilitators/trainers will be expected to:
Qualifications
Candidates should have:
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to fill in the short application form through the following link:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information.
Job webiste: https://reliefweb.int/node/4213102
Job Description
SRD Center is building a pool of qualified research and field team members for a proposed nationwide assessment on youth civic and economic engagement, skills, employment, and perceptions of adulthood in Syria.
The assignment will focus on young people aged 15–24 and will use a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, direct observation, and data analysis. The study will cover youth employment, informal work, entrepreneurship, TVET relevance, skills readiness, civic participation, behavioural drivers, gender and social inclusion, and information channels influencing youth decisions.
We are looking for qualified candidates for several possible positions, including but not limited to:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information.
Tasks
Depending on the position, selected candidates may be expected to support one or more of the following tasks:
Qualifications
Candidates should meet some or all of the following qualifications, depending on the position applied for:
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to fill in the short application form using the following link:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information.
Job Description
SRD Center is seeking qualified trainers to join a potential training assignment focused on soft skills and entrepreneurship for women entrepreneurs in Jordan. The assignment is expected to support women from host and refugee communities in Irbid Governorate and Azraq Camp, with training activities planned between June 2026 and January 2027. The training will cover foundational soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, creative thinking, business planning, and advanced entrepreneurship topics such as marketing, innovation, finance, market development, mentoring, and business growth. The assignment may also include support to bootcamp and hackathon-style activities for selected participants.
Tasks
Selected trainers may be responsible for:
Qualifications
Interested trainers should have:
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to fill in this short application form:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information.