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Silk thread reeling and dying trainer

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Full Time 2026-06-12 Male
Job Overview
Location
Herat
Nationality
Afghan
Category
Other
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number
W-HRT-445
No. of Jobs
1
City
Herat
Organization
WASSA
Experience
2. At least 2 years of experience in silk thread reeling and dyeing or related textile production activities.
Contract Duration
Till 30 Sep2026
Gender
Male
Education
1. Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.
Closing Date
2026-06-12

About WASSA

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.
  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 
  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 
  • Final Selection: Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract

    Job Description

    1.     Conduct on job training sessions on silk thread reeling techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper handling of cocoons and efficient extraction of silk filament.

    1.     1.     1.      Conduct on job training sessions on silk thread reeling techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper handling of cocoons and efficient extraction of silk filament. Conduct on job training sessions on silk thread reeling techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper handling of cocoons and efficient extraction of silk filament.

    2.     Provide practical demonstrations on silk thread dyeing processes, including preparation, coloring techniques, and finishing methods.

    2.     2.     2.      Provide practical demonstrations on silk thread dyeing processes, including preparation, coloring techniques, and finishing methods. Provide practical demonstrations on silk thread dyeing processes, including preparation, coloring techniques, and finishing methods.

    3.     Develop and implement training plans and schedules for trainees involved in silk processing activities.

    3.     3.     3.      Develop and implement training plans and schedules for trainees involved in silk processing activities. Develop and implement training plans and schedules for trainees involved in silk processing activities.

    4.     Ensure trainees understand quality control standards for silk thread production and dyeing.

    4.     4.     4.      Ensure trainees understand quality control standards for silk thread production and dyeing. Ensure trainees understand quality control standards for silk thread production and dyeing.

    5.     Train beneficiaries on the proper use and maintenance of reeling and dyeing equipment.

    5.     5.     5.      Train beneficiaries on the proper use and maintenance of reeling and dyeing equipment. Train beneficiaries on the proper use and maintenance of reeling and dyeing equipment.

    6.     Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance and hands-on support during practical sessions.

    6.     6.     6.      Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance and hands-on support during practical sessions. Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance and hands-on support during practical sessions.

    7.     Promote safe working practices in silk reeling and dyeing processes, including proper handling of chemicals and hot water.

    7.     7.     7.      Promote safe working practices in silk reeling and dyeing processes, including proper handling of chemicals and hot water. Promote safe working practices in silk reeling and dyeing processes, including proper handling of chemicals and hot water.

    8.     Maintain records of training attendance, progress, and performance of trainees.

    8.     8.     8.      Maintain records of training attendance, progress, and performance of trainees. Maintain records of training attendance, progress, and performance of trainees.

    9.     Support trainees in developing small-scale silk production skills to enhance livelihood opportunities.

    9.     9.     9.      Support trainees in developing small-scale silk production skills to enhance livelihood opportunities. Support trainees in developing small-scale silk production skills to enhance livelihood opportunities.

    10.  Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials and equipment.

    10.  10.  10.   Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials and equipment. Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials and equipment.

    11.  Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely delivery of training activities.

    11.  11.  11.   Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely delivery of training activities. Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely delivery of training activities.

    12.  Provide follow-up mentoring and technical advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions.

    12.  12.  12.   Provide follow-up mentoring and technical advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions. Provide follow-up mentoring and technical advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions.

    13.  Submit daily, weekly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager.

    13.  13.  13.   Submit daily, weekly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager. Submit daily, weekly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager.

    14.  Identify trainees who require additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary.

    14.  14.  14.   Identify trainees who require additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary. Identify trainees who require additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary.

    15.  Carry out any other duties related to silk thread reeling and dyeing training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager.

    15.  15.  15.   Carry out any other duties related to silk thread reeling and dyeing training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager. Carry out any other duties related to silk thread reeling and dyeing training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager.

    Job Requirements

    1.     Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.

    1.     1.     1.      Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience. Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.

    2.     At least 2 years of experience in silk thread reeling and dyeing or related textile production activities.

    2.     2.     2.      At least 2 years of experience in silk thread reeling and dyeing or related textile production activities. At least 2 years of experience in silk thread reeling and dyeing or related textile production activities.

    3.     Practical knowledge of silk processing techniques and dyeing methods.

    3.     3.     3.      Practical knowledge of silk processing techniques and dyeing methods. Practical knowledge of silk processing techniques and dyeing methods.

    4.     Experience in training, coaching, or capacity building is highly desirable.

    4.     4.     4.      Experience in training, coaching, or capacity building is highly desirable. Experience in training, coaching, or capacity building is highly desirable.

    5.     Ability to demonstrate technical processes clearly and effectively to trainees.

    5.     5.     5.      Ability to demonstrate technical processes clearly and effectively to trainees. Ability to demonstrate technical processes clearly and effectively to trainees.

    6.     Good communication and interpersonal skills.

    6.     6.     6.      Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

    7.     Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

    7.     7.     7.      Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

    8.     Ability to work respectfully with community members and beneficiaries.

    8.     8.     8.      Ability to work respectfully with community members and beneficiaries. Ability to work respectfully with community members and beneficiaries.

    9.     Willingness and ability to travel to project locations or districts when required.

    9.     9.     9.      Willingness and ability to travel to project locations or districts when required. Willingness and ability to travel to project locations or districts when required.

    Submission Guidelines

    • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/appDS8gN1N7zdfzHa/shr6Sgini982dXjmk)
    • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
    • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/appDS8gN1N7zdfzHa/shr6Sgini982dXjmk)
  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link ( https://airtable.com/appDS8gN1N7zdfzHa/shr6Sgini982dXjmk https://airtable.com/appDS8gN1N7zdfzHa/shr6Sgini982dXjmk )
  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
    Submission Email
    https://airtable.com/appGHM4tbdtEVHcyY/shrZ9zq6aIukTyCzP
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