Dedicated Women Social Services Organization (DWSSO) is a pioneering, women-led national non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Daikundi Province, Afghanistan, with a mission to empower women, strengthen community resilience, and alleviate poverty. Established in 2016 and registered with the Ministry of Economy (Registration No. 3969), DWSSO operates as a trusted partner in Afghanistan’s development landscape, bringing life-changing resources and opportunities to some of the country’s most vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and youth. DWSSO’s robust presence spans Daikundi, Ghor, Nooristan, Zabul, Faryab, Paktika, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat, and Helmand Provinces, with a Liaison Office in Kabul to facilitate national and international collaboration.

Our organization leads rights-based, inclusive initiatives that uplift marginalized Afghan communities through sustainable interventions in food security, vocational training, literacy, livelihood support, and social protection. With a focus on fostering self-reliance, economic empowerment, and social cohesion, DWSSO works to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and align with Afghanistan’s National Development Strategy, creating pathways out of poverty and toward dignified livelihoods.

Through strong partnerships with international donors, UN agencies, and local civil society networks, DWSSO integrates protection, gender equity, and accountability principles into every aspect of its programming. Our skilled personnel and established community relationships ensure effective, culturally sensitive service delivery across complex regions. As an active participant in key humanitarian clusters, DWSSO’s innovative approach and commitment to humanitarian values position us as a critical driver of sustainable progress and social change in Afghanistan.

Purpose of the Position:

The Trainer in Agriculture will deliver practical, culturally sensitive, hands-on training on on-season and off-season vegetable production, post-harvest handling, and CSA practices to women greenhouse beneficiaries, enabling them to manage the greenhouses productively and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct 18 structured training sessions (2-day and 3-day formats) for women beneficiaries across 15 greenhouses on:
  • On-season and off-season vegetable sowing techniques
  • Post-harvest handling and preservation
  • CSA practices in greenhouse environments
• Use demonstration-based learning approaches with locally adapted examples.
• Prepare and adapt training modules and practical manuals in Dari and Pashto, ensuring they are suitable for low-literacy contexts.
• Integrate disaster-risk reduction and climate resilience into training content.
• Provide individualized coaching and on-site support during initial cultivation cycles post-training.
• Demonstrate the use of pest management kits, soil preparation, seedling trays, and mulching.
• Coordinate with the Logistics & Field Coordinator for venue arrangements, material readiness, and input availability.
• Facilitate a comfortable, culturally appropriate learning environment for women participants.
• Ensure safeguarding principles are followed during all training sessions.
• Maintain detailed attendance records, photos (with informed consent), and session reports.
• Support the M&E Officer with pre- and post-training assessments to capture learning outcomes.
• Document success stories and qualitative feedback from participants.
• Provide guidance on post-harvest handling for improved marketability of produce.
• Contribute to discussions with women on potential buyer-seller meetings and market exposure.
• Participate in project team meetings for planning and reporting.
• Share field challenges and lessons learned with the Project Manager to enhance training effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in delivering practical training in agriculture, CSA practices, or livelihood projects targeting micro/small enterprises and women-owned businesses.
• Demonstrated experience working in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably in Kandahar and Helmand.
• Proven record of facilitating community-based agricultural trainings and coaching sessions.
• Knowledge of CSA practices, pest management, post-harvest preservation, and greenhouse operations.
• Understanding of gender-sensitive approaches in agriculture programming.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
• Patient educator with strong facilitation skills.
• Practical problem-solving mindset for field challenges.
• Respectful towards local knowledge and practices.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Flexible and innovative in training approaches.
• Committed to empowering women farmers.

Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV, Tazkera & Educational documents) by e-mail or in writing (marked confidential and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the vacancy announcement number) to:

House# 10, Left Lane 02, Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Email address: hr@dwsso.org

Phone: 0799 149 513