International Executive Service Corps: Volunteer Experts
Since 1964, their volunteers have provided business expertise to enterprises in 130 developing countries. It has earned them the well-deserved reputation of "goodwill ambassadors." Volunteer Experts (VEs) conduct many of their technical and managerial assistance projects overseas. VEs that successfully complete assignments derive enormous satisfaction from helping businesses and organizations in developing economies improve operations and compete more effectively in their markets. International Executive Service Corps pays for airfare, accommodation, insurance and transportation.
Listing Details
Organization Name
International Executive Service Corps
Organization Mandate
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) is a non-profit economic development organization that uses volunteer experts, paid consultants, and professional staff to promote prosperity and stability through private enterprise development.
Address
1900 M Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Address 2
Suite 500
Telephone
(1) (202) 589-2600
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Countries
- Albania
- Argentina
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Botswana
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- India
- Ireland
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Macedonia (FYR)
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Serbia and Montenegro (Yugoslavia)
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
Duration
2 weeks or less, 12 months+
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
90
Price range
n/a
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airfare, Airport pick-up, Entrance Fees, Ground Transport, Insurance, Meals, Tuition
Application process and requirements
Volunteers must be experienced professionals in their field. Traditionally, International Executive Service Corps has focused on business and industry. Increasingly, they need volunteers/consultants with expertise in specific fields, such as tourism, textile/apparel, agribusiness/food processing and nongovernmental organization development. To apply, complete an online application form and submit it to International Executive Service Corps.
Student status required?
No