Hairdressing Activity Leader

International Rescue Committee, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established humanitarian organization seeks a passionate Hairdressing Activity Leader to empower women and girls in Al-Hasakeh and Ar-Raqqa. This role involves teaching essential hairdressing and makeup techniques in safe spaces, fostering skills that promote independence and creativity. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to community service, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for engaging diverse learners. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster, and help restore dignity and hope through skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience training women and girls in hairstyling is beneficial.
• At least one year of experience in hairdressing and makeup.

Responsibilities

• Teach women and girls hairdressing skills.
• Develop curricula for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Assess recipients’ prior knowledge.

Skills

Hairdressing

Makeup Application

Communication Skills

Training Skills

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Education

Secondary Education or Craft Certificate in Hairdressing

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), operating in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, join us in positively impacting lives worldwide for a better future.

Background/IRC Summary:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Currently, 13.4 million people in Syria—more than half the population—are in need of humanitarian assistance, with needs exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This crisis will have long-lasting human consequences, destroying relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes, and infrastructure, which will take years to repair.

IRC provides a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis with a rapidly expanding portfolio supported by over 1000 staff in the Syria Country Program. Our programs in Syria and neighboring countries—Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan—cover health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. These challenging settings pose pressing issues such as access, security, funding, and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

To support women and girls in Al-Hasakeh and Ar-Raqqa governorates, the IRC offers programs including a WPE Hairdressing Activity. The Hairdressing Activity Leader will work within women and girls’ safe spaces and the community, teaching hairdressing and makeup basics. The trainer will facilitate sessions on cutting, styling, hair health, coloring, perming, straightening, curling, and braiding techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Assess recipients’ prior knowledge.
• Group recipients by age and knowledge level.
• Develop curricula for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Teach women and girls hairdressing skills.
• Guide recipients on selecting appropriate hair maintenance products.
• Teach basic haircutting techniques.
• Educate about skin care steps and techniques.
• Instruct on makeup application and updated techniques.
• Adjust teaching methods based on recipient levels.
• Provide interactive information sharing.

Other duties:

• Maintain attendance records and contribute to monthly reports.
• Coordinate positively with partners and sector staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Secondary education or craft certificate in hairdressing preferred.
• Experience training women and girls in hairstyling is beneficial.
• At least one year of experience in hairdressing and makeup.

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to IRC’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Discretion, integrity, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a good sense of humor.
• Analytical skills for creating effective solutions.

Language/Travel:

• Arabic required.
• Travel up to 100% within the region and to workshops.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: WPE Center Officer

Supervises: None

Internal Contacts: Women’s team, case managers, adolescent girl assistants, activity facilitators, community mobilizers.

External Contacts: None

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct, including integrity, service, accountability, and equality. Policies on beneficiary protection, child safeguarding, anti-harassment, respect at work, fiscal integrity, and anti-retaliation are enforced.

National Candidates: Encouraged to apply. Attractive relocation and benefits packages available for qualified candidates from the region.

Accountability: Staff contribute to community feedback mechanisms, prioritizing client needs and program responsiveness.

Gender Equality & Diversity: IRC promotes gender equality and an inclusive, respectful workplace environment, prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

IRC is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment, upholding the core values outlined in the IRC Way.