Carpet Weaving Trainer

Position Title: Carpet Weaving Trainer

2025-04-22 Balkh Full Time 16

Job Location:	Balkh
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Training
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	300$
Vacancy Number:	L001
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Mazar Sharif

Organization:	Lamp Educational and Development Organization
Years of Experience:	5
Contract Duration:	6 months
Gender:	Female
Education:	School graduation
Close date:	2025-04-22

About Lamp Educational and Development Organization:

Lamp Educational and Development Organization (LEDO) is committed to fostering sustainable development through education, skill-building, and cultural preservation. We empower communities by revitalizing traditional crafts, enhancing livelihoods, and promoting inclusive growth. Our programs focus on bridging heritage with innovation to create opportunities for artisans and marginalized groups. Together, we light the path to progress.

Job Descriptions:

Conduct training needs assessments and develop a structured training calendar tailored to carpet weaving artisans and trainees.

• Deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) programs on traditional and contemporary carpet weaving techniques, including loom operation, pattern design, knotting, dyeing, and quality assurance.

• Organize hands-on workshops, refresher courses, and skill-building sessions for communities, artisans, and partner organizations.

• Provide on-site coaching and mentorship during weaving activities to ensure mastery of techniques and troubleshoot challenges.

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of carpet weaving projects, including material sourcing, design execution, and product evaluation.

• Assist in organizing community exhibitions, cultural fairs, and market linkages to promote locally woven products and generate income opportunities.

• Collaborate with artisans to innovate designs, integrate eco-friendly materials, and preserve Afghanistan’s carpet-weaving heritage.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, address technical issues, and ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

• Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in traditional carpet weaving, with 2 years in training, mentorship, or community-based skill development programs.

• Expertise in hand-knotting, pile weaving, loom operation, and natural/synthetic dyeing processes.

• Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for diverse audiences (novice to advanced weavers).

• Knowledge of sustainable material sourcing, quality control, and market trends in handmade textiles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Pashto, Dari, and English to engage trainees, partners, and stakeholders.

• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work within local traditions and community dynamics.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and adapt training methods as needed.

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural/urban communities for fieldwork (applicable to all genders).

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants who are suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications (Cover Latter and CVs) and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line before date 22 -April 2025, otherwise their application will not be considered.