Community Economic Development Facilitator (Colombia)

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 Empresa confidencial 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.

Empresa confidencial 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.