Tailoring Trainer (Female)

Mahboba’s Promise is an Australian non-profit organisation committed to supporting vulnerable women and children in Afghanistan. It was founded in 2001 by Mahboba Rawi, an Afghan refugee who later became an Australian citizen. Having personally endured the hardships of war and displacement, she established the organisation to bring hope and practical support to those affected by decades of conflict and instability.

Over the years, Mahboba’s Promise has developed schools, shelters, and health clinics across Afghanistan, while also providing sponsorship programs for widows and orphans. Its initiatives focus on delivering education and safe housing for children, vocational training and employment pathways for women, and improved access to healthcare and community support services.

More than two decades on, Mahboba’s Promise continues to be recognised as a trusted and impactful organisation, creating meaningful and sustainable change for communities across Afghanistan.

This role is responsible for the core capacity-building aspect of the project, transforming beginners into skilled tailors capable of generating income.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Delivery:

• Design and implement a structured, intensive 6-month training curriculum in sewing, cutting, pattern making, and garment construction for 40 trainees.
• Deliver practical, hands-on training sessions that are culturally appropriate and accessible to learners with varying skill levels.

• Skill Development:

• Teach the safe and proper use and maintenance of Indian simple sewing machines and all associated tools (scissors, measuring tape, irons, etc.).
• Instruct trainees on a range of techniques from basic stitching to constructing complete garments.

• Material Management:

• Guide the efficient and economical use of all training materials, including fabric, thread, needles, pattern paper, and interfacing.
• Plan and request materials needed for training exercises and garment production in a timely manner.

• Quality Assurance:

• Assess trainee progress regularly through practical tests and project work.
• Provide individual feedback and support to ensure all 40 participants acquire marketable skills by the end of the 6 months.

• Classroom Management:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined learning environment within the classroom.
• Ensure the care and maintenance of all training equipment, including sewing machines and irons.

• Reporting:

• Report to the Field Supervisor on trainee attendance, progress, and any challenges with the curriculum or materials.

No required – 12th grade or bachelor preferred

Submit your CV to the email address below before the specified deadline. Please ensure the job title is clearly stated in the subject line to facilitate an efficient review of your application.

hr.kabul@mahbobaspromise.org