Freelance Trainer

War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto that works to accelerate peace and disrupt the cycle of violence by investing in and empowering local communities to build brighter futures through comprehensive, evidence-informed programs that foster resilience, self-reliance, and self-determination.

War Child Canada is globally recognized for our grassroots, community-driven model of humanitarian action that’s rooted in collaboration and entirely locally led. We have developed a solid track record of long-term, sustainable impact supporting children and families living in areas dominated by conflict and crises.

War Child’s flagship Afghanistan program advances social impact in the lives of vulnerable children, women, and their families through its humanitarian and development programming in Protection, Health, Education and Livelihood sectors in various provinces of Afghanistan.

Working under the supervision of the MYC Coordinator, the Freelance Trainer provide training to adolescent and youth on freelancing, assesses training needs; plans or participates in developing training course objectives; obtains training materials; presents training/instruction to both groups and individuals; evaluates training effectiveness; may oversee maintenance of training records

Key Responsibalities:

The Freelance Trainer will mainly be responsible for the following:

Training Delivery:

• Design and deliver interactive and engaging training sessions tailored to the needs of youth at the Multipurpose Youth Center.
• Focus on skill-building in specific areas such as, communication, e-vocational skills, and related programs such as Fiver etc.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge and skill improvement.
• Document training activities, attendance, and outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for the center management.
• Adapt training methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and cultural sensitivities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to participants to help them apply
• learned skills in real-world scenarios.

Identify potential leaders among the participants and support their growth through tailored training activities.
Curriculum Development:

• Develop comprehensive and practical training materials, including lesson plans, presentations, and handouts.
• Ensure training content aligns with the center’s objectives and participants’ needs, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.

Youth Engagement:

• Foster an inclusive and supportive training environment that encourages active participation and collaboration.
• Regularly follow-up with Graduated trainees and ensure active mentorship is provided through out the securing of their first freelance project
• Motivate participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the training to their personal and professional development.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in relevant disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Education, English Literature)
• Additional qualification or certification in Diploma in Freelancing
• In-depth understanding of diverse Freelancing programs

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in Freelancing programs
• Capacity to work with young people from diverse cultural background.
• Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
• Demonstrated experience working with children, families, and communities

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in English and local languages (Dari, English) proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.
• Ability to develop culturally sensitive materials and adapt interventions to local contexts.
• Proficiency in reporting, data collection, and analysis to monitor the effectiveness of PSS interventions.
• Fluency in local languages (Dari and Pashto) and proficiency in English is required.
• Commitment to upholding child safeguarding policies, PSEA standards, and humanitarian principles 

War Child Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified Afghan women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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