Gabion Weaving Trainer

About the Organization:

HISTORY
Global Partners is an international Nongovernment Organization (NGO) based in the United Kingdom that carries out humanitarian projects worldwide. Global Partners was formed in 1991 with the objectives of advancing education and relieving poverty.

WHERE WE WORK
Global Partners has been involved in relief work in more than 20 countries around the world and has continuing development projects in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Asia to identify and evaluate the greatest needs of the people we serve. Alongside local partners, we attempt to eliminate obstacles and elevate the abilities and success of communities.

MISSION STATEMENT
We partner with individuals to create stronger communities and more sustainable economic, health, and educational systems. 

FUNDING
Global Partners maintains a broad base of donors and receives funding from:
• Government donors • Corporations • Foundations • Charitable groups • Businesses • Private individuals
Global Partners never solicits funds from countries in which Global Partners is working.  Global Partners (UK) is a registered British charity (1009755) and welcomes funding from all sources, provided such funding falls within the stated objectives of advancing education and relieving poverty.

WHAT WE DO:
Global Partners works in the areas of community development, education and training, health improvement, emergency relief, and refugee assistance.

The Gabion Weaving Trainer will be responsible for conducting practical gabion weaving training for project beneficiaries. The trainer must have strong practical experience in manual gabion weaving and be capable of teaching these technical skills effectively to trainees through hands-on instruction and continuous field supervision.

The trainer will supervise daily gabion weaving activities in the field, ensure quality standards during practical training sessions, and support beneficiaries in learning standardized, durable gabion weaving techniques.

The position requires regular field presence, close coordination with community representatives, and strong communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of training activities.

Responsibilities:
A successful applicant will be expected to:
* Conduct initial practical and theoretical training sessions on gabion weaving techniques.
* Demonstrate and teach proper handling and safe use of wires, tools, and related training materials.
* Demonstrate and teach step-by-step gabion weaving methods to trainees; including wire twisting, knotting, mesh arrangement, and proper shaping techniques. Assess and correct trainees’ gabion weaving technique to ensure successful training.
* Conduct regular field visits to monitor quality of trainees’ gabion weaving.
* Provide continuous technical guidance to trainees to 
* ensure a consistent high quality standard of gabion baskets being produced.
* Assess quality of gabion baskets to be collected for storage and provide training to trainees in fixing any mistakes prior to gabion collection.
* Maintain active coordination and positive communication with local elders, Imams, beneficiaries, and community representatives. 
* Encourage regular participation and attendance of trainees during practical sessions.
* Maintain attendance sheets, daily activity records, and submit regular progress reports to the project manager. 
* Participate in meetings and project-related activities assigned by their line manager. 
* Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the project manager. 
* Comply with all with organizational procedures, safety measures, and field guidelines. 

Please submit CVs and Resumes to the submission email: gpjobs@gpafg.ngo