Job Description
OVERVIEW:

Rural and semi-urban communities in Colombia face persistent economic disparities and unequal access to opportunities, especially when compared to their urban counterparts. In partnership with the Colombian government, this Peace Corps Community Economic Development (CED) project is designed to address these structural gaps by fostering local leadership, inclusive economic participation, and holistic capacity-building among youth, women, and community members.

Peace Corps Volunteers in the CED project (hereafter, Volunteer) are embedded in rural and semi-urban communities where they collaborate with schools, vocational training institutions, and local groups to promote entrepreneurship, financial literacy, vocational skills, and community resilience. Their work supports individuals and groups, especially women and youth, to develop critical life skills, improve economic outcomes, and strengthen community ties.

GOAL:

Community members are empowered and experience improved economic outcomes that contribute to sustainable local development in Colombia.





OBJECTIVES:

Increase personal and economic empowerment of children, youth, community groups and organizations.

Improve individuals’, especially women’s, capacity to manage small-scale businesses.

Increase the capacity of individuals, with special emphasis on women and youth, for sound financial decision-making and money management.

ACTIVITIES:

Collaborate with public high schools and co-teachers to co-facilitate classes and extracurricular activities that build entrepreneurial thinking, socio-emotional skills, vocational orientation, and life planning.

Support the development of after-school clubs and interest-based groups in areas such as sports, arts, journalism, STEAM, and leadership.

Work with women’s groups, youth organizations, and local leaders to strengthen life skills, confidence, and community participation.

Co-facilitate workshops on personal financial management and basi

📌 Community Economic Development Facilitator (Colombia)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Colombia