Application Deadline: June 19, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, seeks a qualified implementing partner for the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program in Tanzania.
Program Overview
The AWE Program aims to empower Tanzanian women to realize their economic potential, fostering a more stable, secure, and prosperous society. The initiative will engage 90 to 100 women entrepreneurs from Tanzania in a comprehensive educational program to enhance their business development skills.
Participant Distribution
The program seeks to enrol 90 participants, ideally distributed as follows:
- 30 from Arusha
- 30 from Dar es Salaam
- 30 from Morogoro
Program Components
The selected awardee will develop a robust program that increases the entrepreneurial capacity of AWE beneficiaries, incorporating the DreamBuilder online course as a central feature. Key elements of the program include:
Facilitated Viewing Sessions: Opportunities for participants to discuss course topics and network.
Localized Content: Adaptation of modules to reflect local context, including guest speaker sessions.
Supplementary Activities: Mentorship, partnerships with business incubators, speed networking, and pitch competitions.
Alumni Engagement: Innovative strategies to involve AWE alumni.
Participant Requirements
Comfortable with English for coursework and assignments.
- Intermediate English proficiency and basic computer skills.
- Able to commit eight hours per week to the program.
- Access to a computer workstation and stable internet connection.
Facilitator Qualifications
- Extensive mentoring experience.
- Proven entrepreneurial success.
- Relevant educational background (e.g., marketing, accounting, business management).
- A strong network of investors, start-ups, and entrepreneurs.
Funding and Duration
- Award Amount**: Up to $46,933
- Program Duration**: Must be completed within 12 months.
Target Audience
- Women aged 18-45 from Arusha, Morogoro, and Dar es Salaam.
- Individuals with minimal business experience but a strong entrepreneurial idea.
- Candidates must meet the language and technical requirements outlined above.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as associations, think tanks, and civil society organizations.
- Organizations focusing on women and start-ups with an established entrepreneurial network in Tanzania.
Ineligible applicants:
- For-profit or commercial entities.
- Individual applicants.
- Organizations with significant experience in entrepreneurship and business programs, particularly those focused on women’s empowerment and start-ups in Tanzania, will receive priority.
For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.
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