Carpet Weaving Trainer

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level.  APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Job Summary:

The TVET Carpet Weaving Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality theoretical and practical training, ensuring trainees gain the necessary skills to produce marketable carpets and improve their income opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with APBHO policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Ensure proper filing of documents

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct practical and theoretical training on carpet weaving techniques and teach different styles (traditional, modern, local designs).
• Demonstrate use of tools (loom, knives, scissors, etc.) and ensure trainees understand safety procedures during weaving.
• The Vocational Training trainer should prepare the training plan and conduct the training based on the approved plan.
• Guide trainees step-by-step in weaving carpets and support trainees in pattern reading and color matching.
• Conduct regular tests (practical and theory), evaluate quality of woven carpets and provide feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain discipline, ensure a positive learning environment, promote proper use and care of equipment and materials, and manage time effectively during training sessions.
• Manage raw materials to prevent waste and misuse of materials.
• Keep daily attendance and leave record of the trainees.
• Maintain the proper inventory of the things handed over to the trainer/center.
• Teach basic marketing and pricing of carpets and guide trainees on starting small businesses or home-based work.
• Ensure safe and respectful training environment for all to encourage participation of women and vulnerable groups.
• Maintain proper coordinate with project relevant staff.
• Submit weekly reports to the snr. livelihood project officer.
• Responsible for the vocational training project's overall success.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the snr. livelihood project officer to support the effective implementation of project activities.

• Minimum Diploma/ certificate in carpet weaving.
• Minimum two years’ experience in teaching in carpet weaving.
• Prior experience in training with INGO/NGO.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Strong practical skills in carpet weaving
• Good communication and teaching skills
• Patience and ability to work with vulnerable communities
• Time management and organizational skills
• Basic literacy (reading and writing skills required)
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to vocational instruction and ethical behaviors.

Other skill (Language):

• Dari: Fluent
• Pashto: Fluent
• English: Professional working (preferred)

Applications that do not include the position name and vacancy number (APBHO-BAM-2026-03) in the email subject line will not be considered. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume, application form, and letter of interest as a single PDF file to jobs@apbho.org by April 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please ensure the attachment size does not exceed 2 MB to avoid disqualification.

Download link to the application form: Click here, https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1cpj7nD-_ctd2gKw8fAPrkUH1ILbIjkcC

Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large number of applications, only those short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted. 

APBHO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.