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Community Economic Development
Job highlights
Eswatini • Africa
In partnership with: Nhloso Likusasa Le’lichakazile
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
December 15, 2025Know by
March 1, 2026Depart on
July 10, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Nhloso Likusasa Le'lichakazile (NLL) is a nonprofit organization established in 2014 in Eswatini to empower young adults to take charge of their futures. Our mission is to give youth in Eswatini opportunities to acquire and apply skills and access resources that improve their employability, income-generating potential, and long-term well-being.
NLL’s work is grounded in the belief that skilled and educated Eswatini youth who can generate income will not only uplift themselves and their families but also contribute to stronger communities and a better Eswatini.
The Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) is needed to help lay the foundation for these social enterprise models. NLL is scaling rapidly and has a broad vision for the future — including an Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Centre, recycled learning materials, expanded internship placements, career development outreach in schools, and a Career Ambassadors programme. Future plans also include enhancing support for youth with disabilities and GBV survivors, promoting peri-urban recycled gardens, and deepening reach through collaborations with CSOs and a Train-the-Trainer model.
The PCRV will help develop viable business models for the Centre, Thubelihle, and the Khangisa Shop, co-design business packages, conduct market research, and build tools that support long-term sustainability.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Eswatini project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
• Master of Business Administration OR MA/MS in: Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Accounting, Banking, or Finance
• Three or more years of experience in a management position, responsible for financial and organizational growth and human resource development.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Eswatini
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Eswatini country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Eswatini
Joy A.
Occupational Safety and Health Educator
"The highlight of my service so far has been seeing the students not only learn a marketable occupation in an emerging field, but to see them employed and able to support themselves and their families."
See full Volunteer profile
No couples are accepted for this position.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Eswatini. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
