Volunteers at Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is run by a dedicated team overseen by a board of trustees.

The charity was set up in 2008 in response to Cherie’s experiences meeting women around the world and the realisation that, with the right support, women can overcome the challenges they face and play an important part in the economies and societies in which they work and live.

Our mission is to provide women with the skills, technology, networks and access to capital that they need to become successful small and growing business owners, so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies.

Working in partnership with non-profit, private and public sector organisations, we develop projects with sustainable solutions to the challenges women entrepreneurs face through three programmes:

• Enterprise Development Programme
• Mentoring Women in Business Programme
• Mobile Technology Programme

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Volunteer Mentor to a Woman Entrepreneur in a Developing Market

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• By giving just two hours a month, you could support a pioneering women entrepreneur in a developing or emerging country as she builds her business, gains economic independence and has a more influential voice in her community.
• The Cherie Blair Foundation's Mentoring Women in Business Programme is an innovative scheme that combines mentoring with technology to support women entrepreneurs in over 55 countries.
• Online mentoring helps to accelerate the strides these women are making and take their businesses, confidence and skills to the next level.
• Over the course of a year, you'll meet with your mentee online two hours a month to work on goals that are tailored to her needs and your expertise and interests.
• There are participants from diverse sectors and on board, so chances are there is a mentee who could benefit from your expertise and background.
• From rejuvenating interest in your own work, using your business skills in a new way, joining a vibrant community of accomplished entrepreneurs and professionals, making new contacts and supporting your mentee as she makes inimitable strides, mentoring presents a tremendous learning and growth opportunity.
• The Foundation has groups starting every spring and autumn, with application deadlines in March and September.
• We invite you to join this distinctive programme and become a mentor.

Requirements

• Mentors can be both men and women.
• They need just 7+ years of experiences, two hours a month and a passion for supporting a woman entrepreneur.
• A professional or entrepreneur with at least seven years of relevant experience.
• Able to commit for one year.
• Able to meet online with a mentee at least two hours a month.
• Open to intercultural exchange and learning.
• Keen to participate in our online community, forums and events.
• Willing to complete a feedback form at the end of the programme.
• Fluent in English?
• Ready to embark on a life-changing relationship and join a vibrant mentoring community.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online