Managing & Mentoring Micro-Finance in Sierra Leone

• Type: Volunteer / Intern
• Location: Sierra Leone
• Organisation: NGOabroad: International Careers & Volunteering
  NGOabroad is a unique service that provides frugal, customized international volunteer options and helps people enter international humanitarian work. http://www.ngoabroad.com/ "NGOabroad is a fantastic service for anyone wanting to work internationally, be it paid or volunteer work. I was very impressed by Ann, her honest optimism (no sugarcoating but no dire warnings) and her curiosity about me and my goals are as well as her obvious dedication. Ann's insight into and knowledge of the world and non-profit organizations is invaluable. I now have a much clearer idea of what opportunities are out there for me and I have a real understanding of where I can best contribute my skills." Simone Pfeiffer, Montreal "Ann's Guide helped me land an IT job in Micronesia. ...Ann has demonstrated an uncanny ability to get to the (spiritual?) heart of the question: "What is it YOU want to DO?" and then relate the answer to an impressive list of real and practical opportunities. What more does one need?!" Sid Merritt, UK "Ann has gone to great lengths to understand what exactly I was looking for and more importantly what I needed. She has succeeded in giving me direction and I now honestly feel I know what I want to achieve and how to do it. I would highly recommend Ann's service to anyone looking to pursue a career in international development. She motivates and inspires." Niamh Browne, International Development grad, Ireland
• Closing Date: 06-Feb-2010
• Description:
  DESCRIPTION Grassroots group that is devoted to rebuilding Sierra Leone anticipates seed money for micro-finance project. Already have village infrastructure & women's micro-credit groups. Already work on literacy & conflict prevention; on poverty alleviation, sex workers, & youth. Next step is utilizing this village infrastructure to generate income & improve livelihoods. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Help initiate this new direction & keep it running smoothly. 2. BUSINESS SAVVY a) Help identify products or services that are well suited to villagers. b) Help identify markets, whether local or international. 3) TRAINING OF TRAINERS Mentor villagers & women in micro-loan groups regarding: a) how to maintain & manage their projects over time b) what snags to anticipate & how to overcome & advance c) how to gauge the needs of their markets & shift strategies or revise their products or services d) how to access or "grow" funds for further growth e) how to manage their collective needs & organizational changes
• Applicant Requirements:
  QUALIFICATIONS 1. Practical (vs theoretical) experience with micro-finance. 2. Ability to mentor & transfer skills very important 3. Project management & leadership 4. Africa experience 5. Able to integrate into village life TERMS Exchange for your services & expertise: humble, clean home stay & eating with family at no charge. Excellent experience for person(s) going into international development work. 1 - 2 year stay is ideal but negotiable. Project will start April 2008 but applications accepted on a rolling basis.
• Application instructions:
  Interested? Please read the entire NGOabroad website. Email info as requested on home page: embedded resume & answered Questionnaire to info@NGOabroad.com QUESTIONNAIRE IS ESSENTIAL.
• Contact Person: Ann McLaughlin info@ngoabroad.com
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