Photography & Storytelling Trainers (TOT) - Jordan

About the role

The Collateral Repair Project, in collaboration with the British Council in Amman, is running a Photovoice project that brings together young people aged 18-25 to explore their communities and tell their stories through photography and storytelling. It is looking for two experienced professionals to act as TOT trainers: a Photography Trainer and a Storytelling Trainer. Each delivers a two-day training (4 hours per day) to project facilitators so they can guide young people.

Key responsibilities

• Photography Trainer: strengthen community photographers' skills, show photography as a tool for communication and storytelling, run practical exercises, cover different ways of seeing the community, and teach ethical photography, consent, privacy and respectful representation.
• Storytelling Trainer: cover storytelling and visual storytelling, developing stories behind photographs, connecting personal experiences with community stories, and teaching communication, listening and public speaking, including inclusive and ethical storytelling.
• Both trainers: develop and prepare training materials, presentations and practical exercises; design an engaging, practical training plan; deliver the two-day Training of Trainers; give facilitators practical activities and guidance for working with young people; and share resources and recommendations with the project team.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in photography or storytelling.
• Experience delivering workshops, training or facilitating learning activities.
• Enjoy working with young people and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Passionate about creative expression, community engagement and giving people the opportunity to share their voices.

What we offer

• Assignment of 2 days per trainer, 4 hours per day, at the CRP Downtown Community Center in Amman.
• Fee of 160 JOD per trainer for the complete two-day assignment, including preparation of training materials.

To apply, send an updated CV, a cover letter explaining your interest, experience and approach, contact details for two professional references, and state which position you are applying for. Applications close on 16 November.