Silk weaving trainer
2026-06-12        Herat       Full Time        18
Job Location: Herat
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number: W-HRT-446
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Herat
Organization: WASSA
Years of Experience: 2. At least 2 years of experience in silk weaving, textile production, handicrafts, or related livelihood activities.
Contract Duration: 31 Dec 2026
Gender: Male/Female
Education: 1. Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.
Close date: 2026-06-12

About WASSA:

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.
  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 
  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
    • Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
    • Safeguarding and Conduct: Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 
    • Final Selection: Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 
    Job Descriptions:

    1.     Conduct training sessions on silk weaving techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper use of looms and weaving tools.

    1.     1.     1.      Conduct training sessions on silk weaving techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper use of looms and weaving tools. Conduct training sessions on silk weaving techniques for beneficiaries, ensuring proper use of looms and weaving tools.

    2.     Provide practical demonstrations on silk weaving processes, including warp preparation, loom setup, weaving patterns, fabric finishing, and quality improvement techniques.

    2.     2.     2.      Provide practical demonstrations on silk weaving processes, including warp preparation, loom setup, weaving patterns, fabric finishing, and quality improvement techniques. Provide practical demonstrations on silk weaving processes, including warp preparation, loom setup, weaving patterns, fabric finishing, and quality improvement techniques.

    3.     Develop and implement training plans, lesson plans, and schedules for trainees involved in silk weaving activities.

    3.     3.     3.      Develop and implement training plans, lesson plans, and schedules for trainees involved in silk weaving activities. Develop and implement training plans, lesson plans, and schedules for trainees involved in silk weaving activities.

    4.     Ensure trainees understand quality standards for silk fabric production, including texture, design accuracy, durability, and finishing requirements.

    4.     4.     4.      Ensure trainees understand quality standards for silk fabric production, including texture, design accuracy, durability, and finishing requirements. Ensure trainees understand quality standards for silk fabric production, including texture, design accuracy, durability, and finishing requirements.

    5.     Train beneficiaries on the proper use, handling, and maintenance of weaving looms, tools, and equipment.

    5.     5.     5.      Train beneficiaries on the proper use, handling, and maintenance of weaving looms, tools, and equipment. Train beneficiaries on the proper use, handling, and maintenance of weaving looms, tools, and equipment.

    6.     Demonstrate traditional and modern silk weaving techniques to improve productivity and product quality.

    6.     6.     6.      Demonstrate traditional and modern silk weaving techniques to improve productivity and product quality. Demonstrate traditional and modern silk weaving techniques to improve productivity and product quality.

    7.     Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support during practical sessions.

    7.     7.     7.      Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support during practical sessions. Monitor trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support during practical sessions.

    8.     Promote safe working practices in weaving workshops, including proper workstation organization and equipment handling.

    8.     8.     8.      Promote safe working practices in weaving workshops, including proper workstation organization and equipment handling. Promote safe working practices in weaving workshops, including proper workstation organization and equipment handling.

    9.     Maintain records of training attendance, progress, skills assessments, and performance of trainees.

    9.     9.     9.      Maintain records of training attendance, progress, skills assessments, and performance of trainees. Maintain records of training attendance, progress, skills assessments, and performance of trainees.

    10.  Support trainees in developing market-oriented silk weaving products such as scarves, shawls, fabrics, garments, and decorative textile items.

    10.  10.  10.   Support trainees in developing market-oriented silk weaving products such as scarves, shawls, fabrics, garments, and decorative textile items. Support trainees in developing market-oriented silk weaving products such as scarves, shawls, fabrics, garments, and decorative textile items.

    11.  Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials, weaving tools, and equipment.

    11.  11.  11.   Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials, weaving tools, and equipment. Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of training materials, weaving tools, and equipment.

    12.  Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely implementation of training activities and achievement of project targets.

    12.  12.  12.   Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely implementation of training activities and achievement of project targets. Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely implementation of training activities and achievement of project targets.

    13.  Provide follow-up mentoring, technical support, and business development advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions.

    13.  13.  13.   Provide follow-up mentoring, technical support, and business development advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions. Provide follow-up mentoring, technical support, and business development advice to trainees after the completion of training sessions.

    14.  Assist trainees in understanding basic product costing, pricing, marketing, and entrepreneurship concepts related to silk weaving.

    14.  14.  14.   Assist trainees in understanding basic product costing, pricing, marketing, and entrepreneurship concepts related to silk weaving. Assist trainees in understanding basic product costing, pricing, marketing, and entrepreneurship concepts related to silk weaving.

    15.  Submit daily, weekly, monthly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager.

    15.  15.  15.   Submit daily, weekly, monthly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager. Submit daily, weekly, monthly, and final training reports to the project supervisor or manager.

    16.  Identify trainees requiring additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary.

    16.  16.  16.   Identify trainees requiring additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary. Identify trainees requiring additional support and provide extra coaching where necessary.

    17.  Support the organization of product exhibitions, demonstrations, and market linkage activities when required.

    17.  17.  17.   Support the organization of product exhibitions, demonstrations, and market linkage activities when required. Support the organization of product exhibitions, demonstrations, and market linkage activities when required.

    18.  Carry out any other duties related to silk weaving training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager.

    18.  18.  18.   Carry out any other duties related to silk weaving training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager. Carry out any other duties related to silk weaving training as assigned by the supervisor or project manager.
    Job Requirements:

    1.     Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.

    1.     1.     1.      Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience. Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Sericulture, Vocational Education, Handicrafts, or a related field, or a Diploma in a relevant discipline with substantial practical experience.

    2.     At least 2 years of experience in silk weaving, textile production, handicrafts, or related livelihood activities.

    2.     2.     2.      At least 2 years of experience in silk weaving, textile production, handicrafts, or related livelihood activities. At least 2 years of experience in silk weaving, textile production, handicrafts, or related livelihood activities.

    3.     Practical knowledge of silk weaving techniques, loom operation, fabric production, and finishing methods.

    3.     3.     3.      Practical knowledge of silk weaving techniques, loom operation, fabric production, and finishing methods. Practical knowledge of silk weaving techniques, loom operation, fabric production, and finishing methods.

    4.     Experience in vocational skills training, coaching, mentoring, or capacity building is highly desirable.

    4.     4.     4.      Experience in vocational skills training, coaching, mentoring, or capacity building is highly desirable. Experience in vocational skills training, coaching, mentoring, or capacity building is highly desirable.

    5.     Ability to demonstrate technical weaving processes clearly and effectively to trainees.

    5.     5.     5.      Ability to demonstrate technical weaving processes clearly and effectively to trainees. Ability to demonstrate technical weaving processes clearly and effectively to trainees.

    6.     Knowledge of quality control standards for woven silk products.

    6.     6.     6.      Knowledge of quality control standards for woven silk products. Knowledge of quality control standards for woven silk products.

    7.     Good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

    7.     7.     7.      Good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

    8.     Ability to prepare training plans, maintain records, and submit training reports.

    8.     8.     8.      Ability to prepare training plans, maintain records, and submit training reports. Ability to prepare training plans, maintain records, and submit training reports.

    9.     Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

    9.     9.     9.      Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

    10.  Ability to work respectfully and effectively with community members, women, youth, and vulnerable beneficiaries.

    10.  10.  10.   Ability to work respectfully and effectively with community members, women, youth, and vulnerable beneficiaries. Ability to work respectfully and effectively with community members, women, youth, and vulnerable beneficiaries.

    11.  Knowledge of local markets and value chains for silk and handicraft products is an advantage.

    11.  11.  11.   Knowledge of local markets and value chains for silk and handicraft products is an advantage. Knowledge of local markets and value chains for silk and handicraft products is an advantage.

    12.  Fluency in Dari; knowledge of Pashto or local languages is considered an asset.

    12.  12.  12.   Fluency in Dari; knowledge of Pashto or local languages is considered an asset. Fluency in Dari; knowledge of Pashto or local languages is considered an asset.

    13.  Willingness and ability to travel to project locations and villages within Zenda Jan District, Herat Province, when required.

    13.  13.  13.   Willingness and ability to travel to project locations and villages within Zenda Jan District, Herat Province, when required. Willingness and ability to travel to project locations and villages within Zenda Jan District, Herat Province, when required.
    Submission Guidelines:
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    • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/appkj2BSZnTYoZL2j/shrE5LpWEsW6H0Jdn)
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  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
    • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
    • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
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