Okay, so I finished reading everything. Whew, that was a lot. I'll just summarize.
Country: Benin
Program: SED
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist
Dates of Service Sept 23, 2005 - Sept 22, 2007
Pre-Service Training (in Azovè-Benin): July 8 - Sept 23, 2005
Orientation Dates July 5 - 7, 2005
Job Description:
As an Information, Cummunication and Technology (ICT) Volunteer you will be working under the supervision of one of the following institutions: Féderation des Caisses d'Epargne et de Crédit Agricole Mutuel(FECECAM) (hahahaha, feces-cam), the Ministry of Communication of New Technology, or the Ministry of Trade.
During your two years of service as an ICT Specialist you will provide the following types of technical assistance: Conceive and create databases, train host country nationals on database maintenance, train host country nationals on Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. to enhance their perfomance, conduct host country agencies' needs assessment on ICT, examine the feasibility of identified needs, train the needy group in Information and Communication Technology, and carry through pilot phases of new methods of communication skills.
Additionally, as an SED Volunteer you will provide the following types of business development services: simple bookkeeping; preparing buisiness plans, credit applications, buisiness feasibility studies, costing and pricing, needs assesment, profit and loss statements, sales and cash flow projections; production and services, diversification advice; market research analysis; improved market information; production scheduling; quality control, inventory analysis and control, entreprneurship and leadership development training for youts; and group and individual consultation to fill other gaps identified in needs assessments. (I have no idea why there are so many semi-colons)
There are several other pages similar to that, but I'll spare you. (In fact I already have, above is the condensed version of 3 pages of stuff).
That said, no doubt you're about as ignorant regarding Benin as I was only a few short hours ago. I'd say go here (lonelyplanet.com) and here (cia.gov) I also have a PDF full of info regarding Benin provided by the Corps. Since it's probably dubiously legal to post it, I'll just say that if you know how to get into contact with me, and you're that intersted I'll send it to you.
How do I feel about the whole affair? I'm glad to know where I'm going finally! Am I happy about Benin? I have no idea, Before about 10:30 this morning I didn't know anything about Benin other than its name. Supposedly it has the best cuisine in West Africa, so that makes me happy. I get to learn French, which is tres cool. And, well. I dunno. I'm curious about what it'll be like. I guess I'll have to think more about it, because now the paperwork flurry begins. One of the things I have to write is my expectations and aspirations. I also have to redo my resume, for the 3rd time this week... They want it now in a specific format. I also need to get like 10 BAJILLION passport photos for a special no-fee passport (I can't use my personal passport for some reason) and for my visa applications. I guess I'll have to hit up AAA on Monday so I can get some of this crapulon sent off. Whew, the quarter is heating up now!
Country: Benin
Program: SED
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist
Dates of Service Sept 23, 2005 - Sept 22, 2007
Pre-Service Training (in Azovè-Benin): July 8 - Sept 23, 2005
Orientation Dates July 5 - 7, 2005
Job Description:
As an Information, Cummunication and Technology (ICT) Volunteer you will be working under the supervision of one of the following institutions: Féderation des Caisses d'Epargne et de Crédit Agricole Mutuel(FECECAM) (hahahaha, feces-cam), the Ministry of Communication of New Technology, or the Ministry of Trade.
During your two years of service as an ICT Specialist you will provide the following types of technical assistance: Conceive and create databases, train host country nationals on database maintenance, train host country nationals on Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. to enhance their perfomance, conduct host country agencies' needs assessment on ICT, examine the feasibility of identified needs, train the needy group in Information and Communication Technology, and carry through pilot phases of new methods of communication skills.
Additionally, as an SED Volunteer you will provide the following types of business development services: simple bookkeeping; preparing buisiness plans, credit applications, buisiness feasibility studies, costing and pricing, needs assesment, profit and loss statements, sales and cash flow projections; production and services, diversification advice; market research analysis; improved market information; production scheduling; quality control, inventory analysis and control, entreprneurship and leadership development training for youts; and group and individual consultation to fill other gaps identified in needs assessments. (I have no idea why there are so many semi-colons)
There are several other pages similar to that, but I'll spare you. (In fact I already have, above is the condensed version of 3 pages of stuff).
That said, no doubt you're about as ignorant regarding Benin as I was only a few short hours ago. I'd say go here (lonelyplanet.com) and here (cia.gov) I also have a PDF full of info regarding Benin provided by the Corps. Since it's probably dubiously legal to post it, I'll just say that if you know how to get into contact with me, and you're that intersted I'll send it to you.
How do I feel about the whole affair? I'm glad to know where I'm going finally! Am I happy about Benin? I have no idea, Before about 10:30 this morning I didn't know anything about Benin other than its name. Supposedly it has the best cuisine in West Africa, so that makes me happy. I get to learn French, which is tres cool. And, well. I dunno. I'm curious about what it'll be like. I guess I'll have to think more about it, because now the paperwork flurry begins. One of the things I have to write is my expectations and aspirations. I also have to redo my resume, for the 3rd time this week... They want it now in a specific format. I also need to get like 10 BAJILLION passport photos for a special no-fee passport (I can't use my personal passport for some reason) and for my visa applications. I guess I'll have to hit up AAA on Monday so I can get some of this crapulon sent off. Whew, the quarter is heating up now!
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