CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Training on Decent Work, Labor Rights, and Negotiation Skills

For Young Gig and Platform Workers in Rwanda

Background

The rapid growth of the gig and platform economy in Rwanda—including ride-hailing, delivery services, digital freelancing, and other online platforms—has created new employment opportunities for young people. However, many gig and platform workers continue to face challenges related to job security, fair income, social protection, limited awareness of labor rights, and weak negotiation skills.

To address these challenges, a capacity-building training is being organized to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and collective voice of young gig and platform workers in Rwanda.

These training sessions are organized by COTRAF Rwanda, in partnership with the ICT Chamber and the International Labour Organization (ILO), under the Innovate4DigiJobs Program, aimed at empowering young gig workers to succeed in Rwanda’s digital economy.

Objective of the Training

The training aims to empower young gig and platform workers with practical knowledge and skills on:

• Decent Work principles and their application in the gig and platform economy

• Labor rights and responsibilities, including national and international standards

• Negotiation and social dialogue skills to engage effectively with platforms, clients, associations, and policymakers

Training Topics

The training will cover, but is not limited to:

• Understanding Decent Work in the gig and platform economy

• Fundamental labor rights and protections

• Contracts, income security, and working conditions

• Social protection and occupational safety

• Communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills

• Collective action and social dialogue for gig and platform workers

Target Participants

This call is open to:

• Young women and men aged 18–35 years

• Individuals actively engaged in gig or platform work (e.g. ride-hailing, delivery, digital freelancing, online services, content creation, platform-based tasks, etc.)

• Individuals living and working in Kigali City or Rubavu District

• Motivated individuals willing to learn, share experiences, and promote decent work practices

• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Training Format

• Duration:

  • 3 days of training (12 hours total)

  • 3 days of follow-up sessions (12 hours total)

  • Training will take 4 hours per day

• Mode: Physical (in-person)

• Locations: Kigali City and Rubavu District

• Language: English and Kinyarwanda

Benefits of Participation

Selected participants will:

• Gain practical knowledge on labor rights and decent work

• Develop negotiation and communication skills

• Receive training materials and a certificate of participation

• Join a network of informed and empowered gig/platform workers

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest to:

📧 cotrafrwanda2003@gmail.com
📧 Copy: ericnepib@gmail.com

🕔 Deadline: 2nd February 2026 at 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the training.

Additional Information

• Participants’ transport costs will be refunded

• For further information or clarification, please contact us using the email addresses above

Warm regards,

ERIC NZABANDORA
President & Legal Representative
COTRAF Rwanda