Georgia
Non-governmental organizations
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Economics, Management or other relevant field
OR
5 or more years of expertise working in an NGO or a donor-driven organization
OR
Strong organizational and communications skills
OR
Specialized expertise in prospect/donor identification, grant writing for the non-profit or international development sectors
OR
Experience in training specific to grant writing, fundraising and proposal development
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience working in countries in transition.
Volunteers will live in a mid-sized town or city in western Georgia. Housing is a reasonable distance by foot or public transportation to the work site.
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Community Economic Development
Yes
Georgia
10
Yes
PCR
Yes
Identify individual and private sector donors or fundraising event opportunities.
Improve proposal planning and writing practices, including the adoption of structured and sustainable processes.
Enhance programs, projects, service plans, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
Organize workshops on fundraising, social entrepreneurship, and income-generation models.
Strengthen partnership proposals and creditability among potential funders.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as staff workshops and youth activities.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with a non-governmental organization. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Georgia will equip you with Georgian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Exchange funding strategies with mission-driven organizations overseas.
Become a valued colleague and member of your community.
Experience the rich Georgian culture firsthand.
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.
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.
