Community Development Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Botswana • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Marketing & Communications, Customer Service
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2026
About The Project
Women and young entrepreneurs in Botswana are seeking savvy business professionals to help them unlock their economic potential.
The Government of Botswana’s key national priorities include poverty reduction, employment creation, and sustained economic growth. Poverty remains concentrated in rural areas, where an estimated 24% of the population lives below the poverty line. At the same time, the country continues to face persistently high unemployment, with youth unemployment particularly severe. Many technical and vocational education graduates struggle to secure jobs due to limited practical experience and a mismatch between their skills and labor market needs. These challenges underscore the urgency of skill development and economic opportunity expansion.
As a Community Development Educator, you will support women entrepreneurs and the youth to build essential business skills, strengthen financial literacy, and improve digital competency. Alongside community members, you will identify viable income-generating activities and business expansion opportunities. Your support will boost participation in small-scale economic activities and enhance personal financial capability in the short term, while contributing to greater financial security and Botswana’s long-term economic goals.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Train and support small business owners on topics, including basic business management, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and income-generating activities.
Support women and young entrepreneurs to create websites, conduct market research, and access new markets.
Provide digital literacy training that equipes youth and students at vocational institutes to connect with employers, industry networks, and career services.
Connect business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with resources and learning opportunities.
Guide small business owners and entrepreneurs on grant writing and other strategies to secure financial services.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as community savings groups and entrepreneurship clubs.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any business discipline.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in business management.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 9, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Women and young entrepreneurs in Botswana are seeking savvy business professionals to help them unlock their economic potential.
The Government of Botswana’s key national priorities include poverty reduction, employment creation, and sustained economic growth. Poverty remains concentrated in rural areas, where an estimated 24% of the population lives below the poverty line. At the same time, the country continues to face persistently high unemployment, with youth unemployment particularly severe. Many technical and vocational education graduates struggle to secure jobs due to limited practical experience and a mismatch between their skills and labor market needs. These challenges underscore the urgency of skill development and economic opportunity expansion.
As a Community Development Educator, you will support women entrepreneurs and the youth to build essential business skills, strengthen financial literacy, and improve digital competency. Alongside community members, you will identify viable income-generating activities and business expansion opportunities. Your support will boost participation in small-scale economic activities and enhance personal financial capability in the short term, while contributing to greater financial security and Botswana’s long-term economic goals.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Train and support small business owners on topics, including basic business management, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and income-generating activities.
Support women and young entrepreneurs to create websites, conduct market research, and access new markets.
Provide digital literacy training that equipes youth and students at vocational institutes to connect with employers, industry networks, and career services.
Connect business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with resources and learning opportunities.
Guide small business owners and entrepreneurs on grant writing and other strategies to secure financial services.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as community savings groups and entrepreneurship clubs.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any business discipline.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in business management.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 9, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training