Description

1-INFORMATION:

Freelancing refers to a type of work arrangement where individuals, known as freelancers or independent contractors, offer their services to clients or businesses on a project basis, typically on a temporary or part-time basis. Freelancers are self-employed and not bound by long-term contracts or commitments to a specific employer. Freelancers have the freedom to choose their clients, projects, and working hours, which provides them with flexibility and autonomy in their work. They can offer a wide range of skills and services, such as writing, graphic design, programming, marketing, consulting, and more. Some common freelance professions include freelance writers, designers, web developers, photographers, translators, and virtual assistants. Freelancers often work remotely, communicating with clients through email, phone calls, or online platforms. They may collaborate with multiple clients simultaneously or focus on long-term partnerships with a few clients, depending on their preferences and workload. As independent contractors, freelancers are responsible for managing their own business affairs, including finding clients, negotiating contracts, setting prices, delivering projects, and handling administrative tasks. They usually charge clients an hourly, project-based, or milestone-based rate. Freelancing can provide individuals with increased flexibility, the ability to work on diverse projects, and the opportunity to be their own boss. However, it also requires self-discipline, strong time management skills, and the ability to handle the business aspects of freelancing effectively.

2-OBJECTIVES:

The youth development intervention “Component” under HELP-IRUSA project empowers 500 youth across five targeted provinces (Kabul, Balkh, Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kunar) by providing comprehensive freelancing training equipping them with marketable digital skills, and enhancing their employability and income-generating potential in the freelancing market.

3-Training Requirements:

Selection Criteria for participant of Freelancing:

Applicants must be between 18 to 35 years old.

All the interested trainees must be committed to pursuing freelancing as a career after training.

Minimum education university student, university graduate, a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Media, or any other related fields from a private higher education institute and governmental universities.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in freelancing and a willingness to learn new skills, develop their skills, and attend all sessions regularly for full duration of the freelancing training program.

Applicants should have knowledge of using a computer and the internet.

Fluency in English both in written and spoken is mandatory for each applicant.

If applicants have prior freelancing experience, it will be considered a strong asset to be selected as trainee.

Preference will be given to applicants skilled in Graphic Design, Content Writing, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Video Editing, and any other skills.

Applicants must be current and permanent residents of Kabul province.

The trainees committed to attend the full duration of freelancing training program.

The trainees must pledge to voluntarily train other youth after completing the program, contributing to the growth of freelancing in Afghanistan.

Most Vulnerable and poor HH

From the widow household headed youth.

People “youth” with disability

Specific selection criteria:

Content Writing & Copywriting (articles, blogs, product descriptions, etc.)

Graphic Design (logos, social media posts, branding materials)

Video Editing (basic editing, animations, YouTube content)

Digital Marketing (SEO, social media management, email marketing)

Web Development & Programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, etc.)

Data Entry & Virtual Assistance (Excel, data processing, administrative tasks)

Any other skill that can be monetized through freelancing platforms.

Important Notes:

This training program will be conducted in person in Kabul. If you are unable to participate in the training, please do not fill out and submit this form.

After completion, please click the submit button to submit your form.

Submission of this form does not guarantee selection for the program selection is based on the criteria and only those who meet all the training requirements will be selected as participants. If you are selected, we will inform you.

Submission Guideline:

Important Notice: This training program will be conducted in person in Kabul. If you are unable to attend, please do not fill out or submit this form. After completing the form, please click the Submit button. Note: Submission of this form does not guarantee selection. Participants will be selected based on the eligibility criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For document uploads: • Educational documents must be uploaded together in a ZIP folder. • Tazkira (National ID Card) must be uploaded as a picture or scanned copy.

این برنامه آموزشی به ‌طور حضوری در کابل برگزار می‌شود. اگر شما نمی‌توانید اشتراک کنید، لطفاً این فورم را خانه‌پری و ارسال نکنید. پس از تکمیل فورم، لطفاً دکمه ارسال را کلیک نمایید. توجه: ارسال این فورم تضمین‌کننده انتخاب شما نمی‌باشد. انتخاب اشتراک‌کنندگان بر اساس معیارهای تعیین‌شده صورت می‌گیرد و فقط افراد منتخب تماس دریافت خواهند کرد. در مورد آپلود اسناد: اسناد تحصیلی باید در یک فایل زیپ ضمیمه شوند. تذکره (کارت ملی) باید به صورت عکس یا اسکن شده آپلود گردد.

دا روزنیز پروګرام به په حضوري ډول په کابل کې ترسره شي. که تاسو د ګډون توان نه لرئ، مهرباني وکړئ دا فورم مه ډک او مه واستوئ. د فورم تر بشپړولو وروسته، د استولو (استول) تڼۍ کلیک کړئ. یادونه: د دې فورم استول د انتخاب تضمین نه کوي. ګډونوال به د ټاکل شویو معیارونو پر بنسټ غوره شي او یوازې منتخب کسان به خبر کړل شي. د اسنادو د پورته کولو (اپلوډ) په اړه: تعلیمي اسناد باید په یوه زیپ فولډر کې یوځای شي. تذکره (یا ملي پېژندپاڼه) باید د انځور یا سکین بڼه کې اپلوډ شي.

Interested and qualified national participant are kindly requested to please click the below link submit  and provide their information:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/zXj1eVds

Contact Details:

0093786773193

0093765879911

The closing date for accepting applications is 17 May 2025.