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. It is a market oriented enterprise development organization that empowers small to medium scale enterprises through strategic partnerships, capacity building, creative products and advisory services.

The organisation has since its inception undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at promoting and developing micro-enterprise and entrepreneurship among business owners, women and youth groups. ABN has done so by assessing market opportunities and target markets in various areas, generating business plans and models, drafting and enforcing business policies and processes etc., to drive start-up organizations toward growth and expansion.

Volunteers with African Business Network will gain experience in fields such as business market research and planning, business development and project management while learning about business strategies and practices in the rapidly growing business markets of Africa.

Highlights

They are looking for a development practitioner to help female networks & business associations to advocate for access to finance for women in Enterprise.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 163 p/wk

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation
- Welcome pack
- In-country introduction to life in Ghana
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- 24/7 Emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Business
• Economic Development
• Income-generation
• Women

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Africa Volunteer's Mission Statement

We recruit volunteers and interns on behalf of organisations in need in Ghana. We have been working with organisations in Ghana for a long time and are well established and recognised as one of the largest recruiters of volunteers in Ghana. Our continued presence in Ghana allows us to ensure the needs of the volunteer and organisation are met. We hope our volunteers will become responsible global citizens as a result of their experience with us, promoting the need for social change and raising awareness in their home communities on the issues they encountered. Africa has a lot to offer but also needs support, the support it rightfully deserves. It is hoped that volunteers will bring the required expertise, enthusiasm and positive thinking to help organisations grow and improve their services to the community.

Year Founded

2004