Youth Development Officer

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Throughout the Year

Description: African Business Network is a registered Enterprise Development Non-Governmental Organization that specializes in the provision of capacity building programmes for micro and small enterprise development institutions, especially those involved in assisting women and youth enterprise groups. The network since its inception has undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at promoting and developing micro-enterprise and entrepreneurship among business owners, women and youth groups.

They are looking for a development practioner to facilitate youth networks and business associations to advocate for access to finance for youth in Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises.

Qualifications: The intern should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience in Development. The role will be quite hectic with a minimum working day of 8hrs required. All interns will be required to act professionally and dress appropriately (jackets will need to be on stand-by).

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: From $163 p/week

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Our interns join us from around the world. They are looking for interesting & exciting opportunities which will enable them to help in the development of Africa whilst at the same time increasing their skills and making themselves more employable.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Africa Intern's Mission Statement: Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.

Year Founded: 2004