Economic Empowerment Specialist for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: REMOTE Volunteer Opportunity:

Global Health Promise (GHP) is seeking a Volunteer Economic Empowerment Specialist with experience supporting women in sub-Saharan Africa. This remote role will play a critical part in empowering mothers in sex work to find alternative, sustainable sources of income.
About the Role:
The most common request from the women we serve is for support in creating new opportunities outside of sex work. As a volunteer, you will collaborate with our Advisor for Economic Development, based in Kampala, to design impactful programs and offer expert guidance to our local partners. Your expertise will help shape business plans, develop strategies for small woman-operated businesses, and create a manual for vulnerable workers to launch and maintain their ventures.

Location: REMOTE, volunteer
Commitment: 5-7 hrs per week; The organization is seeking someone that can commit for 1 year
Knowledge or interest in Sub-Saharan Africa
How to Apply: submit your resume and cover letter to: bwillis@globalhealthpromise.org with the subject heading: Interest in Economic Empowerment Volunteer position

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and advise on economic empowerment programs for women in sex work
• Collaborate with our local partners and the Advisor for Economic Development to implement strategies that enable financial independence
• Assist in writing and reviewing business plans for small woman-owned enterprises
• Develop a comprehensive manual on starting and running small businesses for vulnerable workers
• Identify individuals, foundations, and other donors who can fund small businesses and assist with fundraising and grant writing

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in economic empowerment, specifically for women in sub-Saharan Africa
• Strong understanding of small business development and social entrepreneurship
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for helping vulnerable populations find sustainable income sources
• Experience with fundraising, grant writing, and identifying potential donors

Why Join Us?
By joining GHP as a volunteer, you will be part of a movement to provide sustainable, life-changing opportunities to women in dire need of alternatives to sex work. Your work will help these women build dignified livelihoods, support their children, and break the cycle of exploitation.

For more information, visit: www.globalhealthpromise.org.