Women Enterprises Development Officer
Ghana
Term: Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 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 program 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.
Highlights:
* The intern will be housed in our accommodation in the centre of town, it is clean and well maintained. Previous interns & volunteers described the accommodation as "a lovely haven in all the chaos." The accommodation is centrally located to Accra, with it possible to walk to nearby shops, communication centres, bars and restaurants.
* The accommodation has 24/7 security, a fully furnished kitchen, housekeepers, a large garden, all upstairs rooms have access to balconies, a large dining and living room.
* Washing & ironing facility is available.
* Please arrive on a weekday to avoid being surcharged for weekend pick-ups.
* There are small stores in the neighborhood and larger supermarkets can be found a 5-min drive away.
Cost in US$: From USD 163 p/week
Cost Include Description:
- Accommodation
- Welcome pack
- USD 100 donation to the host organization.
- In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
- Airport pick-up
- 24/7 Emergency support.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: yes
The intern should preferably have some work experience.
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Volunteer Types :
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- business
- economic development
- gender issues
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- managerial consulting
- micro-enterprise
- microcredit
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- research
- small business development
- women
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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
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of group of 2-3
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
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
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