Community Economic Development Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Fiji • Pacific Islands - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Volunteer
United States
Posted on Oct 3, 2026
About The Project
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Conduct participatory community assessments to identify priorities, available resources, and economic opportunities.
Develop and facilitate trainings on project planning and management, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Support existing village groups or the creation of new groups to address development priorities.
Identify income-generating opportunities that utilize available resources and skills.
Support the development of microenterprises and the expansion of existing small businesses.
Assist in identifying potential donors and the development of funding proposals.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting a local school’s literacy project or sanitation and hygiene initiatives.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : April 1, 2027
DEPART ON : September 4, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Conduct participatory community assessments to identify priorities, available resources, and economic opportunities.
Develop and facilitate trainings on project planning and management, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Support existing village groups or the creation of new groups to address development priorities.
Identify income-generating opportunities that utilize available resources and skills.
Support the development of microenterprises and the expansion of existing small businesses.
Assist in identifying potential donors and the development of funding proposals.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting a local school’s literacy project or sanitation and hygiene initiatives.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : April 1, 2027
DEPART ON : September 4, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training