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:

As part of ongoing efforts to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities and enhance youth and women’s access to dignified income-generating skills, Rupani Foundation, in partnership with UNWFP, is implementing a Jewelry Making Training Program focused on silver, copper, and gold. Afghanistan has a long tradition of craftsmanship, and this initiative builds on that legacy by training participants in modern and traditional techniques of fine jewelry making. The goal is to enable trainees to create high-quality jewelry products suitable for both local and international markets, thereby fostering entrepreneurship and self-employment.

General Responsibilities:

The Silver Trainer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and facilitating technical and practical training sessions in silver jewelry making for selected beneficiaries. The trainer will provide hands-on instruction in design, cutting, soldering, engraving, and polishing techniques, ensuring participants acquire high-quality craftsmanship skills. S/he will ensure effective capacity building, follow-up support, and proper documentation of training sessions. The trainer will work closely with project stakeholders and report to the line manager on progress, challenges, and achievements.

Specific Duties:

• Deliver structured training sessions on metal jewelry design, cutting, soldering, engraving, and polishing techniques for silver, copper, and gold.
• Teach trainees how to handle tools and materials safely and efficiently.
• Guide trainees through the full jewelry-making process from raw materials to finished, marketable products.
• Develop customized designs that reflect both traditional Afghan craftsmanship and modern market trends.
• Encourage precision, creativity, and attention to detail in the finishing of each product.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean workshop environment.
• Create and distribute easy-to-understand training materials, manuals, and technical handouts.
• Track participant attendance and skill development; assess progress through practical evaluations.
• Support trainees in preparing product samples for exhibitions, sales, and market linkages.
• Submit weekly/monthly progress reports, challenges, and recommendations to the project team.
• Participate in training-of-trainers sessions, internal meetings, and relevant project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor related to the training or project implementation.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Professional training or certification in jewelry design and metalwork, preferably in silver, copper, or gold.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in jewelry making.
• Proven experience in training or mentoring youth/women in vocational or artisan skills is a strong asset.

Other Skills

• Proven experience in training or mentoring youth/women in vocational or artisan skills is a strong asset.
• Deep knowledge of traditional Afghan jewelry styles and exposure to modern techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with quality control and finishing standards for market-ready products.
• Strong interpersonal, instructional, and motivational skills.
• Fluency in Dari or Pashto is required; basic English is an asset.
• Commitment to community development and women's economic empowerment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

Rupani Foundation has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. RF takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving RF employees and related personnel. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls

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 13/6/2025. Please clearly indicate the position's vacancy number AD08-25  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, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  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.