About Rupani Foundation, Afghanistan

Rupani Foundation, Afghanistan is an international, not-for-profit and non-governmental organization, committed to fostering sustainable development across the country. The Foundation focuses on skill development, disaster risk reduction (DRR), reforestation and agricultural development, early childhood development (ECD), and education.

Rupani Foundation (RF) has been working in Afghanistan since 2008 with a focus on building prosperous, inclusive, and resilient local communities, RF is dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty through strong partnerships with local communities, donors, and collaborators to promote sustainable social and economic development

Job Description:

Rupani Foundation Afghanistan, in partnership with UNWFP, is implementing vocational training programs to enhance food security and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. As part of this initiative, the Agriculture Product Trainer will provide hands-on training in agricultural product processing, focusing on adding value to locally available produce.

General Responsibilities:

About the Role:
The Agriculture Product Trainer will train beneficiaries in both theoretical and practical aspects of processing agricultural products. The trainer will demonstrate how to transform fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, tomatoes) into value-added products such as pickles, sauces, juices, and dried fruits. A separate section will also focus on methods of picking and processing dry fruits. The objective is to strengthen beneficiaries’ skills in food processing and marketing, enabling them to generate sustainable income.

Specific Duties:

• Develop training plan and materials for both practical and theoretical sessions (group and individual).
• Train beneficiaries on processing agricultural products in a technical, professional, and standard manner.
• Train beneficiaries in hygiene practices during food processing.
• Train beneficiaries in sorting, grading, and packaging agricultural products to meet standards.
• Provide training on marketing and sales strategies for agricultural products.
• Prepare training documentation, including attendance sheets, photos, and reports.
• Track attendance and participation of beneficiaries in training sessions.
• Ensure beneficiaries understand, learn, and comply with training requirements and standards.
• Report progress and challenges to the office on time.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive training environment.
• Develop and update lesson plans, training materials, and attendance records.
• Actively participate in project meetings, coordination sessions, and related activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of a diploma or certification in Food Technology, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.

• At least 2-3 years of practical experience in food processing, preservation, or agribusiness.

• Prior experience as a vocational trainer or instructor is highly desirable.

Other Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of food processing techniques (pickling, drying, juicing, sauce-making, etc.).

• Ability to prepare training materials, lesson plans, and reports.

• Effective teaching, communication, and mentoring skills.

• Ability to train participants with both literate and low-literacy backgrounds.

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and quality standards.

• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

Safeguarding Statement:
Rupani Foundation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of exploitation, abuse, and child maltreatment. The organization treats all concerns and complaints involving its employees and affiliated personnel with utmost seriousness. To uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety, all prospective candidates undergo rigorous background checks and screening procedures.

Submission guidelines

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to  hr@rupanifoundationaf.org and copy to info@rupanifoundationaf.org up to 6/9/2025. Please clearly indicate the position's vacancy number AD13-25 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Rupani Foundation Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.  Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.