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Job Title: ICS Volunteer (Several No Experience Jobs)
Employer: Balloon Ventures (BV)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
Ensure full participation in all aspects of the 11-week Balloon ICS programme
Support a caseload of entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses by providing dedicated and tailored support
Work harmoniously and collaboratively as part of a diverse and cross-cultural team
Be open to and learn from Balloon training and new and different approaches
Positively overcome challenges and setbacks by focusing on solutions
Have respect for those with values and ideas different from your own
Live independently away from your home community
Such other responsibilities that arise from time to time, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.
Key Result Areas:
Entrepreneurs remain engaged throughout the programme with a low withdrawal rate
Entrepreneur incomes, skills and knowledge are increased
The team creates strong bonds and friendships across lines of nationality, culture, race, gender and religion
Problems and issues are resolved positively and quickly by volunteers with minimal need for input from Balloon Ventures staff
Accurate entrepreneur data is collected
A culture of innovation and positive problem-solving is fostered and maximised
Experience:
The applicants should preferably have experience in business/entrepreneurship
Prior experience of team-based youth programmes is desired
Prior volunteering experience is an added advantage
Previous experience of working with different cultures
The applicant should have the willingness to develop your knowledge and skills for starting or growing your own business after the placement
Excellent communication skills (with proficiency in English)
Highly motivated by making a positive impact in the community
Be available to live and work full time away from home for 11 weeks
Possess the confidence to make friends with people who are different from you
Be smart and driven to learn new things
Be open-minded to new ideas and values
Have great hustle
Possess good problem solving skills
Ability to think on your feet and generate innovative and effective solutions
Ability to plan and execute activities in a professional way, while remaining flexible and adaptable to change
Be highly organised and driven, possessing the ability to work independently
Chase success
Possess an entrepreneurial and dynamic working culture
Applicants should be between 18 - 25 years old for Volunteer and not more than 35 years for Team Leader Position.
NB:
The youth volunteers should be willing to live and work for 11 weeks on the Balloon ICS programme in an urban town in eastern Uganda
Programme expenses will be covered including a small stipend
Duration: September 2017 – December 2017
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application forms online, Click Here. If you are shortlisted, you will be called to an assessment day.
Deadline: 13th September 2017