Description:
SISDO
Description
SISDO is a microfinance institution (MFI).SISDO contributes to development through provision of reliable and affordable financial services to entrepreneurs for wealth creation and improved livelihoods. SISDO has a strategic objective to reach all parts of Kenya by 2010.
SISDO Goals
• Provide appropriate loan products to small holder farmers and micro/small entrepreneurs
within the target operational areas.
• Provide the mobilization of savings (Collatel deposits) among the clients.
• Provide business training to target clients through a cost sharing agreements to develop their capacities.
• Increase Clients outreach, household/business income and improve their asset base.
Location:
SISDO headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya and branch offices located in urban centres in
four of the eight Kenyan provinces namely, Eastern, Central, Rift Valley and Nairobi.
Languages
English, Swahili
Qualifications:
The volunteers should have:
Experience in microfinance development and be prepared to help the organization grow and formulate better policies that will help both the organization and the farmers.
Costs
USD 100- Registration fee and USD 300 Monthly
Costs include:
In country orientation and training
In country staff support
Written materials pre departure
Communication
Food
Accommodation
Accommodation/Food
The volunteer will be accommodated in a home stay where he or she shall have a chance to interact with the African family and have a cultural exchange experience. The food provided shall be what is locally available and if the volunteers want anything outside of these they shall have to provide for themselves.
Duration:
The volunteers have a chance to be in the placement for 3, 6 or 12 months
No. of Vols – Two places available at a time
THIS IS A VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITY YOU WILL NOT BE PAID AS A VOLUNTEER
