CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

1. Better and greater focus on teaching professional knowledge to all group members, ensuring that the skills taught are learned, and monitoring how the knowledge and skills learned are implemented in practice so that all group members become self-sufficient and able to produce all types of women’s and children’s clothing models.

Strengthening internal communication between group members and external organizations (markets), guiding and supporting group members to better sell their products in the market and agreeing with the customer about the type of fabric and model of clothing or mattress cover model.

Improving the skills of group members in the clothing production sector in a practical and theoretical way and marketing the products produced.

Attendance on official days (5 days a week).

Providing technical advice to group members for a minimum period of three months (after the contract ends).

Providing weekly work reports on the activities of the clothing production center.

• Key relations  

Regional supervisors, project partners and beneficiaries.

• Duty Locations 

Zinda Jan, Injil and Guzara districts of Herat province.

• Key Results Expected 
• Agreement with the customer about the type of fabric and model of clothing or curtains and mattresses
• Taking customer measurements
• Determining the delivery time of the clothes and the appropriate cost for the customer
• Creating a design (according to existing models or creating new designs), preparing a pattern or sample, cutting fabric and initial sewing.
• Creating an initial profile
• Final sewing of customer order
• Understanding the types of fabrics and their characteristics
• Excellent sewing or tailoring skills
• A strong interest in design, sewing, and fashion, and awareness of the latest trends.
• Paying attention to customer interests and tendencies
• Creativity and the ability to visualize designs
• Good communication skills with customers
• Ability to maintain concentration during long work hours
• Having discipline and time management to deliver orders on time
• Having physical health
• Ability to teach and train group members in both theoretical and practical ways.
• Familiarity with sewing center equipment and familiarity with it in order to provide awareness to group members.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Competence

• Establishing strong coordination between the office clothing production center and business partners, precise planning

Core Competencies:

• A trainer is expected to have good communication and understanding skills, creativity and entrepreneurship skills, internal communication capacity, and problem-solving skills.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 2 years of work experience related to the production and sewing of all types of women’s and children’s clothing.
• Proficiency with computer programs is an advantage.

Education: 

• Graduated from twelfth grade.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.

Languages Skills:

Dari, Pashto.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Vocational Trainer CARE-AF-1276 Herat) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org