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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Trainer), (Local Announcement)

Good Neighbors International Afghanistan
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Position Title: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Trainer), (Local Announcement)

2025-08-21    Kapisa     Full Time     65

Job Location: Kapisa
Nationality: National
Category: Training
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per Organisation Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: GNA-KNJ-002-2025
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Nijrab District
Organization: Good Neighbors International Afghanistan
Years of Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in DRR training or community-based disaster risk management.
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Gender: Male
Education: Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Close date: 2025-08-21

About Good Neighbors International Afghanistan:

Background

A. GNI-A Background:

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and development organization with its headquarters located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization in general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). 

B. Program Summary:

As an INGO, since 2002, Good Neighbors International-Afghanistan (GNI-A) has been actively working in Afghanistan as a humanitarian and development aid agency, mainly targeting women and children who are deprived of their basic rights, especially the poor (rights-holders), through programs in several sectors, to enhance their capacities and to achieve major improvements in their lives. GNI-A is registered with the Ministry of Economy (NGO Department) under registration number 38.

GNI-A coordinates emergency relief, medical programs, WASH, educational and training programs, as well as community development projects, which enhance the capacity of individual beneficiaries, participants, employers, and host organizations to meet the opportunities and challenges of a changing Afghanistan.

The principal objective of the project is To Protect against vulnerability to climate change (Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Improving Climate Resilient Livelihoods) support, providing WASH facilities and distribution of GIK Kits to the most affected households, vulnerable families, and children in the Nijrab district of Kapisa province.  The project will support 2730 HHs through various activities

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary:

The DRR Trainer will be responsible for designing, planning, and delivering training sessions on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to community members, local authorities, and project staff. The trainer will ensure that the training content aligns with international DRR standards and best practices, empowering communities to enhance their resilience against natural disasters.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Training Development & Delivery
  • Develop comprehensive DRR training materials tailored to the needs of the target audience.
  • Conduct training sessions on DRR concepts, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery strategies.
  • Facilitate workshops and simulations to enhance practical learning.
  • Ensure that training methods are participatory and adapted to local contexts.
  1. Community Engagement & Capacity Building
  • Work closely with local communities to assess their DRR knowledge and needs.
  • Strengthen community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) practices.
  • Support the formation and training of community disaster response teams.
  • Develop IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials to raise awareness.
  1. Coordination & Collaboration
  • Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance DRR capacity.
  • Ensure alignment of training programs with national disaster management policies.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops related to DRR initiatives.
  1. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
  • Assess the impact of training sessions through pre- and post-training evaluations.
  • Collect feedback from participants and refine training methodologies accordingly.
  • Prepare detailed reports on training activities, outcomes, and recommendations

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in DRR training or community-based disaster risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of international DRR frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework, Sphere Standards).
  • Experience in facilitating participatory training methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in English and local languages (Dari/Pashto) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong training and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of disaster risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter with an updated  CV to our HR department only via email:

Note: Please add the title of the position and the number of vacancies for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. 

Submission Email:  abdulsattar.saaid@gnafghanistan.org and wahidullah.dawlatzai@gnafghanistan.org

Submission Email:

abdulsattar.saaid@gnafghanistan.org and wahidullah.dawlatzai@gnafghanistan.org

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