Business Development Advisor - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Peru • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About the Role

Communities across Peru are seeking individuals with a passion for entrepreneurship to strengthen financial literacy and marketing skills. Many rural communities in Peru face persistent poverty and limited economic opportunities due to historical reliance on subsistence agriculture, geographic isolation, and lack of access to financial education. Women and youth are particularly vulnerable, often excluded from formal economic systems and lacking the skills needed to manage resources or start businesses. These challenges perpetuate cycles of poverty and hinder long-term development.

As a Community Economic Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with community members to strengthen personal finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills. Together, you will equip women and youth to manage household finances, create savings groups, and develop small businesses—strengthening families and fostering growth. These efforts will not only improve individual livelihoods but also reduce poverty and promote sustainable development across Peru.

Responsibilities

• Establish student savings clubs in schools to build financial skills among youth.
• Support the creation and operation of community savings groups.
• Train community members in personal money management, including budgeting and record-keeping.
• Deliver entrepreneurship education and business planning sessions.
• Guide youth in developing business plans and preparing for local or national business plan competitions.
• Train women’s groups on leadership and financial literacy.
• Strengthen knowledge in market assessment, bookkeeping, and marketing for small businesses.
• Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as literacy classes and community-wide recycling campaigns.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:

• Associate degree in any business discipline, plus two years of full-time, related business work experience post-high school.
• Bachelor's degree in any business discipline.
• High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in business management.

Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Key Dates

Apply by: August 15, 2026
Know by: October 1, 2026
Depart on: March 28, 2027
Duration: 2 years, plus 3 months training