Wool Spinning Trainer

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level.  APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Job Summary

The Wool Spinning Trainer will be responsible for delivering high-quality theoretical and practical training on modern wool spinning techniques using wooden wool spinning wheels to 20 female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and members of the host community in (PD) #22, Kabul Province.

The trainer will play a key role in strengthening the technical skills and income-generating capacities of the beneficiaries under the UNHCR-funded Livelihood Programme implemented by APBHO. The training aims to equip participants with market-oriented wool spinning skills that enable them to establish or expand sustainable home-based businesses and improve their livelihoods beyond the project implementation period.

The trainer is expected to deliver competency-based vocational training, ensure active participation of all trainees, maintain high-quality production standards, and promote occupational health and safety throughout the training period.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and practical training sessions on modern wool spinning techniques using wooden wool spinning wheels.
• Introduce trainees to different types of raw (un-spun) wool, including their characteristics, quality standards, color variations, grades, and sources of supply.
• Explain the economic importance of wool spinning, value addition, market demand, and income-generating opportunities available through wool products.
• Train participants on the complete wool value chain, from raw wool selection to preparation, cleaning, carding, drafting, spinning, winding, and proper storage.
• Demonstrate the correct operation, maintenance, and safe handling of wooden wool spinning wheels and other training equipment.
• Provide practical instruction on producing consistent, high-quality spun wool suitable for weaving, knitting, carpet making, and other textile products.
• Train beneficiaries on methods for assessing the quality of both raw and spun wool, including identifying defects and improving product quality.
• Ensure every participant receives sufficient hands-on practice throughout the training period and develops the required competencies.
• Prepare daily and weekly practical exercises, demonstrations, and assignments to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Regularly monitor participants' progress, evaluate practical performance, and provide constructive feedback to improve technical skills.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, trainee performance assessments, and training progress reports as required by the project.
• Ensure all training materials, equipment, and tools are properly utilized, maintained, and safely stored.
• Promote occupational health and safety by ensuring all participants understand and comply with safety procedures during practical sessions.
• Encourage teamwork, active participation, confidence building, and equal learning opportunities among all trainees.
• Support beneficiaries in understanding basic product finishing, packaging, quality control, pricing, and market requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the Project Officer, Livelihood Team, and other project staff to ensure smooth implementation of training activities.
• Participate in project meetings, monitoring visits, and other program-related activities when requested.
• Submit regular progress reports, final training reports, participant assessments, and any other documentation required by the project management.
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the successful implementation of the livelihood programme.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Vocational training, technical certification, or formal training in wool spinning, textile production, handicrafts, or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated practical experience in wool spinning using traditional and/or modern wool spinning techniques.
• Previous experience as a vocational trainer, instructor, or facilitator in livelihood or skills development projects is preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable communities, including women, IDPs, returnees, and host communities, is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with quality control standards, wool preparation, and value chain processes is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of wool spinning techniques and wool processing.
• Excellent training, facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver both theoretical and practical training sessions.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with project staff and stakeholders.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to assess trainees' performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Patient, flexible, responsible, and committed to supporting women's economic empowerment.
• Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, accountability, and humanitarian principles.

Languages

• Dari: Fluent (Required)
• Pashto: Fluent (Required)
• Basic knowledge of English is an advantage but is not mandatory.