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Youth Entrepreneurship Advisor, Guyana
Eingestellt von CUSO VSO
Gesuchte Skills: Support, Design
Projektbeschreibung
LOCATION: Georgetown, Guyana
PARTNER: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 4-5 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
PLANNED START DATE: October, 2014
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
OUR REFERENCE: GUY6004/0001/0001
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English - Level 4 (Advanced)
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is an international development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of skilled volunteers. Each year, we place volunteers from North and South America in developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Volunteers collaborate with local partners on health, education, environment, social justice and livelihoods projects, sharing knowledge and experience to create sustainable change.
Volunteer your skills, your voice and your support.
ABOUT GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
The GCCI is the oldest private sector representative organization in Guyana (established in 1890) and is a member-driven and professionally staffed non-profit association of business people committed to improving, the economic climate and quality of life in Guyana.
The GCCI represents the voice of the business community in Guyana and strives to advocate policies, stimulate trade and investment, connect businesses, sustain economic growth and expand member opportunities with the aim of contributing to a stable and sustainable economic and social environment in Guyana where businesses can prosper.
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
The overarching goal of the placement is to help the Guyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry provide entrepreneurship opportunities for people in Guyana.
The volunteer will be asked to:
Prepare an overview of the current environment and status of access to economic activities among men and women.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current entrepreneurship programs in Guyana and make recommendations for improvement.
Support the GCCI to design and implement training and awareness progress directly targeted at the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation among young men and young women.
Support the coordination of specific GCCI programs such as Business Camps, Business Competitions etc. specifically targeted at the enhancement of entrepreneurship and innovation among women and men.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field.
DESIRABLE ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree considered an asset.
ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/COMPETENCIES:
Prior experience or involvement with a chamber of commerce or similar business entity
Familiarity with financial policy-making environments
Understanding of financial lending practices for small businesses
Experience in networking, especially within business circles
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad.
This includes:
Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
Accommodation while overseas
A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
Modest support for accompanying partners
For placements requiring Spanish language, substantive in-country language training is provided for those who already have intermediate knowledge
PARTNER: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 4-5 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
PLANNED START DATE: October, 2014
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
OUR REFERENCE: GUY6004/0001/0001
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English - Level 4 (Advanced)
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is an international development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of skilled volunteers. Each year, we place volunteers from North and South America in developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Volunteers collaborate with local partners on health, education, environment, social justice and livelihoods projects, sharing knowledge and experience to create sustainable change.
Volunteer your skills, your voice and your support.
ABOUT GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
The GCCI is the oldest private sector representative organization in Guyana (established in 1890) and is a member-driven and professionally staffed non-profit association of business people committed to improving, the economic climate and quality of life in Guyana.
The GCCI represents the voice of the business community in Guyana and strives to advocate policies, stimulate trade and investment, connect businesses, sustain economic growth and expand member opportunities with the aim of contributing to a stable and sustainable economic and social environment in Guyana where businesses can prosper.
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
The overarching goal of the placement is to help the Guyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry provide entrepreneurship opportunities for people in Guyana.
The volunteer will be asked to:
Prepare an overview of the current environment and status of access to economic activities among men and women.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current entrepreneurship programs in Guyana and make recommendations for improvement.
Support the GCCI to design and implement training and awareness progress directly targeted at the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation among young men and young women.
Support the coordination of specific GCCI programs such as Business Camps, Business Competitions etc. specifically targeted at the enhancement of entrepreneurship and innovation among women and men.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field.
DESIRABLE ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree considered an asset.
ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/COMPETENCIES:
Prior experience or involvement with a chamber of commerce or similar business entity
Familiarity with financial policy-making environments
Understanding of financial lending practices for small businesses
Experience in networking, especially within business circles
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad.
This includes:
Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
Accommodation while overseas
A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
Modest support for accompanying partners
For placements requiring Spanish language, substantive in-country language training is provided for those who already have intermediate knowledge
Projektdetails
Geforderte Qualifikationen
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Kategorie:
Medien/Design, Sonstiges