Women's Empowerment Volunteer

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Overview
Since most Belo villagers rely on farming and other related work, local employment opportunities are anonymous to women in these communities.
RUDEC supports women groups to promote equity in economic empowerment and increased access to health and educational opportunities, this is by providing
investment capital and guidance to local groups, where women can save and manage funds to improve farming practices, build supplemental businesses,
and support their families’ educational and health costs.
Our organization seeks a Women Empowerment Volunteer from oversees to participate in RUDEC’s mission in micro-credit lending, by supporting women groups. Major Tasks
-supporting women groups with technical training and financial guidance.
-seek additional funding opportunities
-strengthen women's roles within the community
-teach women to use their skills
-train women on the gender equality, competency, and other empowerment goals
-Provide guidance and education on micro-credit, money management, and business practices to women’s groups Oversee micro-credit lending process Identify
and secure
-funding opportunities for micro-credit lending Lead regular women’s empowerment meetings Manage donor reporting related to micro-credit Manage community
engagement
-related to women’s groups and micro-credit Manage publicity of women’s groups and micro-credit through website, newsletters, Facebook, and other platforms

competencies
-Beneficial Ability to understand and assist women’s groups with micro-credit schemes Ability
to teach money management, including budgeting, saving, and investment
-Strong communication skills
-Good presentation skills
-Ability to relate to diverse communities
-Ability to manage donor reporting Understanding of accounting and financial spreadsheets Qualifications
Education: BS/ BA in women/ gender studies, law, or related Social Sciences.
Experience: a minimum of 1 year experience in women or gender empowerment engagements.