Peace Corps · 15 hours ago

Community Economic Development Volunteer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Botswana

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, and facilitating training for small business owners on different topics including basic business management, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and implementing income generating activities and guiding individuals to apply the skills.

Working with the women entrepreneurs and youth-led small businesses to create websites and use internet technology to conduct market research and access new markets.

Focusing on working with youth in technical and vocational training institutions, to allow them to acquire technology skills and use digital platforms to connect with employers, industry networks, and career services.

Collaborating with community development officers and local authorities to facilitate opportunities for entrepreneurs and increase accessibility to services.

Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to access financial services through grant writing and other strategies.

Qualification

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Business managementProject ManagementDigital literacyFinancial literacyMarketingTraining facilitationAccountingResource mobilizationSmall business developmentSoft skills

Required

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline

5 years professional experience in business management

Preferred

Experience in entrepreneurship and small business management. Previous experience owning or managing a business or working with cooperatives is highly desired.

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ relevant professional work experience in at least two of the following areas: Business administration and management, Economics, Project Management, Digital literacy, Accounting and Finance management, Resource mobilization, Marketing and market development, Start-ups and small business development.

Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering capacity-building programs, workshops, or training sessions.