Business Development Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Botswana - 12 months
Peace Corps
Sales & Business Development
United States
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
About The Job
Projected Departure
May 3, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Several local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Okavango, North West, Chobe and Central districts in Botswana have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Business Development Specialists. CSOs in Botswana include local cooperatives, businesses, and enterprises, and they have significant potential to offer a lot of value to tourists who visit Botswana; however, as small-scale businesses/enterprises they face challenges due to limited skills in quality, pricing, marketing, and general financial and basic business management. They have identified needs for support in areas related to basic business management, marketing strategies, and finance management.
The PCRVs will support targeted community-based eco-tourism business/enterprise partners, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment groups and youth-led initiatives, to ensure systems and structures are in place to service producers and customers. The PCRVs will mainly support these community-based eco-tourism business/enterprise in their efforts to have access to the tourism value chain by providing training, mentorship, and capacity-building support to enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence in various aspects of organizational, financial, and business management skills; supporting their efforts to produce high-quality, market value products and services; and supporting their marketing initiatives. In addition, the PCRVs will also assist in identifying and leveraging resources to support capacity strengthening initiatives.
Required Skills
Projected Departure
May 3, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Several local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Okavango, North West, Chobe and Central districts in Botswana have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Business Development Specialists. CSOs in Botswana include local cooperatives, businesses, and enterprises, and they have significant potential to offer a lot of value to tourists who visit Botswana; however, as small-scale businesses/enterprises they face challenges due to limited skills in quality, pricing, marketing, and general financial and basic business management. They have identified needs for support in areas related to basic business management, marketing strategies, and finance management.
The PCRVs will support targeted community-based eco-tourism business/enterprise partners, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment groups and youth-led initiatives, to ensure systems and structures are in place to service producers and customers. The PCRVs will mainly support these community-based eco-tourism business/enterprise in their efforts to have access to the tourism value chain by providing training, mentorship, and capacity-building support to enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence in various aspects of organizational, financial, and business management skills; supporting their efforts to produce high-quality, market value products and services; and supporting their marketing initiatives. In addition, the PCRVs will also assist in identifying and leveraging resources to support capacity strengthening initiatives.
Required Skills
- Master of Business Administration OR MA/MS in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Accounting, Banking, or Finance
- 3 or more years of experience in a management position, responsible for financial and organizational growth and human resource development.