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PROJECT-E is an international NGO whose mission is to provide job opportunities for young Ethiopian women from underprivileged social backgrounds through sustainable and market-oriented education in a transparent and responsible manner.
We are a group of students and young professionals looking for international volunteers to join us either in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1-Month internships) and/or as web-based volunteers based around Europe (Link to our website: https://project-e.eu/opportunities/).
Please find attached our call for applications. We would be pleased if you could share them on your university’s internal networks.
Position: International Volunteer / Intern, fulltime
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Office: PROJECT-E Hospitality Institute
Start Date: By arrangement
Duration: Short-term: One month (30 days)
Deadline: Year-round
PROJECT-E is looking for highly motivated students, recent graduates or young professionals who are interested in the fields of NGOs, women empowerment and education, to support PROJECT-E Team in the Hospitality Institute in Addis Ababa.
About the Organisation
The PROJECT-E team consists of about twenty students and young professionals living and working all over Europe and North America. Together, they are managing the European organisation, as well as coordinating and discussing the development of the project in weekly calls. Most importantly, they all work voluntarily.
Team Europe supports the PROJECT-E Hospitality Institute in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where 100 young women from destitute social backgrounds get the yearly chance to pursue a vocational training program in hotel operations. Furthermore, they receive social and financial support. Fourteen local staff members and several international and local volunteers run the project and its daily operations under the supervision of a project manager and a country representative.
Your Responsibilities
Responsibilities will depend on the intern’s interests and strengths. However, the general responsibilities may include:
• Supporting in daily administrative tasks
• Teaching of the intern’s native language (English or French)
• Prepare and implement social activities for the students
• Developing income generating activities to support the organisation’s funding efforts
• Preparing and implementing business/hospitality/lift skills related workshops
• Conducting research, writing reports and articles
• Coordinating between PROJECT-E and international organizations in Ethiopia and abroad
• Coordinating and communicating between the European and Ethiopian team members of PROJECT-E
Requirements
• Willingness to work full time on a voluntary basis from Monday – Friday 08:30am till 05:00pm
• Involvement as a web-based volunteer in Team Europe before your departure to understand our structures and work flow
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills
• Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications
• Interest in the fields of non-profit work, women empowerment, hospitality operations, development cooperation or start-up businesses
• High level of proactive and independent work style, communication skills, ability to work in a team and willingness to go ‘the extra mile’
• Open mindedness and the ability to adapt to the Ethiopian culture and lifestyle
PROJECT-E Offers
• A high level of responsibility and independence
• The possibility of making a substantial difference in the life of 40 women per year and the opportunity to give our project your personal touch
• An inspiring work atmosphere in a young and motivated team
• Practical experience in an international non-governmental organisation
• Bi-annual meet up opportunities and a chance to connect with other like-minded professionals
• Free accommodation in the heart of Addis Ababa
• Free lunch during working days at the Hospitality Institute
• Assistance with the visa application process
How to Apply
To apply for this opening, please go to apply.project-e.eu and follow the application process. In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation to volunteer and what you can contribute to PROJECT-E and your available start date. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email: talents@project-e.eu.
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