Maintenance and Installation of Solar Energy Systems and Panels Trainer – Syrian Arab Republic

General description of the organization:

Ghiras Al-Nahda is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization working to empower people by meeting their basic needs and improving community stability and resilience.

Background of the assignment

The vocational training program for maintenance, installation and creation of solar systems and panels is aimed at providing participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the renewable energy sector. The training program is essential to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the maintenance and installation of solar systems.

Scope of work:

The trainer is responsible for:

• Developing a comprehensive course program on maintenance and installation techniques for solar systems and panels.
• Providing interactive training sessions with both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations.
• Providing practical support to participants during practical training exercises.
• Collaborate with program management to incorporate feedback and improve the curriculum as needed.

The training aims to achieve the following objectives:

The main objectives of this course are:

• Introduce participants to the principles and components of solar energy systems.
• Develop participants’ skills in maintaining, installing and designing solar panels and associated equipment.
• Prepare participants for entry-level positions in the renewable energy sector.
• Increase participants’ understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to working with solar energy systems.

Key results:

The trainer will provide the following:

• A detailed course program with lesson plans, exercises and learning materials.
• Training sessions covering theoretical concepts and practical demonstrations.
• Training reports that record participant progress and feedback.

LOCATION:

The training will be conducted at a training center in Azaz City.

TIME FRAME

This is a short term assignment for individual trainers for two months (with possibility of extension). Mentoring and coaching:

01/October/2024 to 30/November/2024.

The trainer is expected to provide the necessary support, guidance and coaching to the trainees (who have previously attended the training) by: field visits (on location). The trainer is expected to provide a training report for this phase.

It is possible to adjust the mentioned timeline depending on the circumstances of the project implementation.

SKILLS/COMPETENCES:

The trainer must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Relevant academic certificate in renewable energy or At least five years of experience in the maintenance and installation of solar energy systems and panels.
• Experience in teaching or training, preferably in vocational education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to working with solar energy systems.

Non-discrimination Policy:
GAN strives to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, to promote equality and diversity among its employees and to eliminate discrimination. In addition, GAN strives for gender balance and diversity without distinction based on race, gender or religion. GAN encourages persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

Child Protection Policy:

Child abuse in any form is unacceptable to GAN, which recognises its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. GAN is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of child abuse and exploitation. We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse.

PSEAH Policy:
GAN expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of abuse or harassment (sexual or otherwise) based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or disability. GAN employees and related personnel shall not under any circumstances engage in any form of discrimination, harassment or abuse (physical, sexual, or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or otherwise violate the rights of others within or outside of GAN.