Taliban is sending Afghan workers to Qatar for low-skilled jobs under what applicants describe as strict requirements, including university degrees for basic labour positions, according to a document obtained by Afghanistan International.
The document, issued by the Taliban’s Ministry of Labour, outlines available positions, most of which are categorised as non-specialised roles such as dairy workers, domestic helpers, cleaners and cooks. Only two professional positions were listed: electrical engineer and electric vehicle technician.
Several applicants said they attempted to register at designated offices, but overcrowding and a lack of organisation have hindered the process.
“There is a huge crowd, and even for low-skilled jobs, the Taliban are asking for university degrees,” said one Kabul resident.
An applicant in Nangarhar added: “Even to apply as a cook, you must be a university graduate or have experience in a five-star hotel.”
Earlier, the Taliban’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced the launch of a registration process for sending Afghan workers to Qatar in 14 technical categories. Officials said candidates could register across more than 20 provinces and regional zones.
However, the Taliban has not released further information regarding the recruitment process, selection criteria or employment conditions.
The registration began on Tuesday, and images shared with Afghanistan International showed hundreds of people gathered at registration centres.
