DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

The Senior Trainer for Disaster Preparedness will be responsible for developing and delivering trainings related to the project that enhance community resilience and preparedness for disasters. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of disaster risk management and excellent facilitation skills to effectively engage diverse audiences.

• Design and develop training materials and curricula tailored to local communities’ needs and contexts, including modules on hazard identification, risk assessment, early warning system and emergency response.
• Create engaging educational resources, such as manuals, guides, and visual aids, to support training sessions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for community members, local leaders, school teacher and students and project staff on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Conduct PRA to capture traditional knowledge from elders and farmers about environment change and timeline of events.
• Utilize participatory methods to enhance learning, including simulations and role-playing exercises.
• In close Coordination with DP – Project Manager and DP- Project Coordinator train community members on the use of early warning systems and communication tools for disaster alerts.
• Provide the necessary training for both project staff and the target communities.
• When requires in close coordination with other field staff conduct drills and tabletop exercises to practice emergency response protocols and improve community readiness.
• Guide communities in developing local disaster management plans and contingency strategies.
• Assess the training needs of communities and adapt programs to address identified gaps in knowledge and skills.
• Mentor and support local community trainers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback (pre- and post-test) and assessments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Collect and analyze data on participant engagement and learning outcomes, reporting findings to the Project Manager.
• In close coordination with field staff collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote disaster preparedness initiatives.
• When instructed participate in community meetings and forums to raise awareness about disaster risk reduction
• The holder of this position must strictly follow the organization's existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org