Position: Trainer – Scented Soap & Household Cleaning Products

Project: SYR 1094 BMZ TDA – Output 1.2: Women are Empowered Economically – Syria

Location: Agro Business Center, Afrin

Duration: 3 months

Daily Stipend: 700 USD per month.

1. Background

Within WHH’s initiative to economically empower women in Afrin, 15 women at least from IDPs, returnees, and host communities will receive practical training at the Agro Business Center. This training programs focuses on scented soap and household cleaning products, enabling women to acquire market-relevant production skills for employment or entrepreneurship.

2. Objective

To provide hands-on, practical training in the production of scented soap and household cleaning products to 15 female participants at least, ensuring they acquire skills in formulation, production, quality control, and packaging suitable for local market standards.

3. Scope of Work

The Trainer will:

1. Develop and deliver a training curriculum covering:

   Raw material selection and preparation

   Soap making techniques (saponification, molding, curing)

   Production of household cleaning products

   Hygiene and quality control standards

   Packaging, labeling, and presentation for market

2. Conduct practical sessions for 15 women at least over three months, ensuring participation and engagement.

3. Monitor participants’ progress and provide individual guidance to strengthen their skills.

4. Ensure all training materials and equipment are prepared and available prior to each session.

5. Coordinate with the project team for attendance records, progress monitoring, and skills evaluation.

6. Support the community showcase event to present the final products produced during training.

4. Expected Deliverables

Training curriculum and lesson plans for soap and household cleaning products

Daily training reports documenting attendance, progress, and challenges

Final report summarizing outcomes and recommendations for future trainings

Demonstration of participants’ ability to produce market-ready soap and cleaning products

5. Qualification & Experience

The candidates will be prioritized based on the criteria below;

• Degree or diploma in Chemistry, Food/Industrial Technology.
• Proven experience in soap making and production of cleaning products
• Previous experience in training women or community groups is highly desirable
• Knowledge of hygiene, quality control, and packaging standards
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

6. Reporting Line

The Trainer will report to the senior project officer / DHoP and field coordinator for documentation and monitoring.

7. Remuneration: 700 USD per month for the 3-month training period. The payment will be made based on a timesheet and monthly report for each month.

8. How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter to the following email: syria.procurement@welthungerhilfe.de

no later than 17/09/2025, clearly indicating “Trainer – Scented Soap & Household Cleaning Products” in the subject line of the email.