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:

Rupani Foundation Afghanistan, in partnership with UNWFP, is implementing vocational training programs in Renewable Energy to promote sustainable livelihoods and income generation. With Afghanistan’s growing demand for clean and affordable energy, especially solar power, the program equips youth with practical skills in solar system design, installation, and maintenance. The Renewable Energy Trainer will provide hands-on training focused on solar panel installation, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, cabling, safety, system balancing, and maintenance.

General Responsibilities:

The Trainer will provide structured and practical training sessions tailored to participants’ learning needs. He will prepare detailed training schedules and lesson plans, monitor trainee progress, and ensure both safety and quality in training. The Trainer will also mentor participants to pursue employment or small business opportunities after completing the training.

Specific Duties:

• Prepare a detailed monthly and daily training plan and deliver training accordingly.
• Deliver comprehensive, hands-on training in renewable energy systems, particularly solar energy.
• Teach installation, operation, and maintenance of solar panels, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, and cables.
• Explain safety standards and good practices in renewable energy work.
• Prepare and submit a list of required tools and training materials.
• Continuously monitor and assess trainee progress through practical evaluations.
• Provide weekly progress reports to the project team.
• Foster discipline, creativity, and attention to detail to ensure participants acquire employable skills.
• Guide participants in designing, installing, and maintaining complete PV systems.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive training environment.
• Develop and update lesson plans, training materials, and attendance records.
• Actively participate in project meetings, coordination sessions, and related activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of a diploma or certification in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of practical experience in solar system installation and maintenance.
• Prior experience as a vocational trainer or technical instructor is highly desirable.

Other Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, especially solar PV.
• Proficiency in using renewable energy tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to prepare training plans and reports.
• Effective teaching, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work with both literate and low-literacy participants.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

Rupani Foundation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of exploitation, abuse, and child maltreatment. The organization treats all concerns and complaints involving its employees and affiliated personnel with utmost seriousness. To uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety, all prospective candidates undergo rigorous background checks and screening procedures.

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 6/9/2025. Please clearly indicate the position's vacancy number AD12-25 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. 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.