Namibia
Town councils, nonprofit organizations, youth clubs
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline
OR
• 5 years professional experience in business management
Five years of experience in entrepreneurship and small business development.
Previous experience owning or managing a business.
After living with a host family during pre-service training, Volunteers will live in independent apartments or houses with modern amenities, such as a basic refrigerator, basic stove, and shower, near their work site. The modest housing has indoor plumbing and electricity. Volunteers will live in urban or peri urban centers located in the country’s Zambezi, Khomas, Erongo. Kavango East, Oshana, Karas, Omusati, Otjozondjupa and Ohangwena regions.
None
Community Economic Development
Yes
Namibia
24
Yes
PCV
No
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops on basic business skills, financial literacy, computer skills, and employability skills.
Provide one-on-one mentorship to prospective and existing entrepreneurs.
Organize and host events, such as pitch competitions, market days, and networking events.
Train youth at vocational institutes and women’s groups.
Collaborate with municipal and regional government offices to increase accessibility to services.
Teach practical skills to youth in vocational schools, women’s groups, and informal sector entrepreneurs like small business owners and street vendors.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as conducting mock interviews and facilitating an after-school computer club.
As a Business Development Advisor, you will be trained in entrepreneurship, leadership, and digital skills. You will practice and discuss how to plan an event, promote digital skills, and provide training in business skills. Peace Corps/Namibia will teach you Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Otjiherero, Rukwangali, Silozi, Afrikaans, or Khoekhoegowab to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a town where you will collaborate with your colleagues to assess the local needs and develop solutions.
Learn a local language from dedicated Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators.
Gain an understanding of business challenges and viable solutions in southern Africa.
Attend cultural events, such as elaborate weddings, to learn about the country’s traditions.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
