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COMMUNITY/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKER
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Location:
matuu kenya, 90119, Kenya
Organization:
BARAKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Community Development, Community Service and Volunteering, Disaster Relief , Economic Development, Farming and Agriculture, Foundations, Fundraising, and Philanthropy, Human Services
Skill(s):
financial planning, fundraising, Graphic Design, IT Training & Workshops, public relations, public speaking, special events planning, Writing
End date:
September 9, 2011
Last updated:
September 9, 2009
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Language(s):
English
Start date:
September 9, 2009
Last day to apply:
March 4, 2010
Paid or unpaid:
Paid
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Description:
This position involves working with the local community to assist families to become self-sustainable and/or develop businesses to be more successful. Volunteers will engage with local groups and key community members and develop links with other agencies and NGOs. Part of this role can also involve becoming involved in local education programs (such as HIV awareness) Volunteers will be required to be self-motivated and pro-active for this program.
Female volunteers will have the opportunity to work specifically with local women’s groups and young women to develop business initiatives, skills training and education programs.
REQUIRED SKILLS: understanding of basic business principles, creativity, understanding and patience. Training in business would be an advantage.
LOCATION OF THE PROGRAM
The program is located at Sofia Yatta, eastern of Kenya, 90 kilometers from Nairobi
DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
The duration depends on the volunteer’s availability and travel arrangements. We recommend that volunteers stay 2 - 3 months to fully experience Kenyan life and to have an impact upon the community however volunteers are welcome for any period. For volunteers wanting to travel, we are able to assist with providing information.
PROGRAM FEE
US$80 per week payable prior or at the start of the placement.
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Food & accommodation are provided as part of the program.
AIR TICKET AND TRAVEL COSTS
Volunteers cater for their own air tickets. our staff will meet you at the airport upon arrival.
PERSONAL EXPENSES
internet, telephone, district touring, gifts, luxuries etc are available at a little fee.
Application instructions:
How to Apply:
to the director
Email baraka.school@yahoo.com
visit our web site under construction
www.Hope-kenya.webs.com
waiting to hear from you.
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/141351-206/c
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