Diary and Vegetable or food Process Trainer

Humanitarian Organization for the People of Afghanistan (HOPA) is a women-led national non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2022 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under Registration No. 5412. HOPA is also incorporated in Canada under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.HOPA works with vulnerable households, returnees, internally displaced people, women, children, persons with disabilities, and communities affected by poverty, displacement, food insecurity, malnutrition and limited access to services.

Job Purpose
The Dairy & Vegetable/Food Processing Trainer will provide practical training and technical support to beneficiaries on dairy, vegetable, and food processing, preservation, food safety, nutrition, and basic value addition to improve household nutrition and livelihood opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

prepare curriculam for the specific training
Conduct practical training on dairy and food processing techniques.
Train beneficiaries on yogurt, butter, cheese, ghee, and other locally appropriate dairy products.
Provide training on vegetable/fruit drying, pickles, tomato paste, jam, and other food-processing techniques.
Promote proper food hygiene, safety, preservation, packaging, and storage.
Support beneficiaries in using locally available and nutritious food products.

Provide basic guidance on product costing, packaging, pricing, and marketing.
Prepare training plans and required materials.
Maintain beneficiary attendance and training records.
Conduct practical assessments and follow up on beneficiaries’ progress.

proficiancy in English Language
Submit regular activity reports to the Project Manager/Team Leader.

Qualifications & Experience
12th Graduate, Bachelor's Degree is preferred or relevant vocational certification in Food security, Agriculture, Home Economics, Nutrition, or a related field.
Relevant experience in dairy, vegetable, or food processing.
Proficiency in English, with strong verbal communication, written communication, and report-writing skills
Good practical training and communication skills.
Knowledge of local food products, food safety, and preservation techniques.
Ability to work effectively with community beneficiaries.

HOPA is currently accepting applications from individuals. To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to (hr@hopafghanistan.org). Make sure to include the position title and vacancy number in the subject line, or your application will not be considered. candidates can also submit a hard copy of cover letter and CV to HOPA office

Address: (House #34, Bagh D Area, Aino Mina, Kandahar 3801, Afghanistan)

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview. If you do not receive a response within two to three weeks after the application deadline, kindly consider your application unsuccessful for this particular position.