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.

It's domain of activity covers Marketing & Public Relations, Business Management & Development and Project Management. It has received support from the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations System Gender Programme for some of its projects.

Volunteers will work in the areas of research, strategic business advice and planning, programme development and management, resource mobilization and strategic planning to support the organization to achieve the objectives above.

Current Placements:

* Micro-finance Business Advisor/Development Practitioner is needed to develop micro-finance packages and services for their Development Partners. The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

* Business Development Researchers are needed to assess, monitor, and evaluate ongoing projects. The ideal candidate should have a background in business and/or development studies.

* Women Enterprises Development Officer is needed to facilitate women networks and business associations to advocate for access to finance for women in Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises . The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

* Youth Enterprises Development Officer is needed to facilitate youth networks and business associations to advocate for access to finance for youth in Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises . The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

* Agribusiness Development Advisor is needed to facilitate agribusiness development programmes. The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

* A Waste Management Specialist is needed to help develop strategies and identify grant funding opportunities to support waste management companies in Ghana.

Highlights

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.

Qualifications

The volunteers should have a relevant 1st degree and preferably some work experience.

Minimum Education

Associates

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

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

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

relevant working experience

Volunteer Types

• Agriculture
• Economic Development
• Micro-enterprise
• Microcredit
• Organizational Development

Age Range

18-65

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Ikando's Mission Statement

Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded

2004