Female Enterprises Development Officer

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

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 practitioner to facilitate women networks and business associations to advocate for access to finance for women in Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises. The intern should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

Cost in US$: From $163 p/week

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

The intern should preferably have some work experience.

Typical Volunteer: Our interns join us from around the world. They are looking for interesting and 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: 18-64 yrs

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of group of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

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