“Africa 2000” is seeking a male volunteer to help set up viable local production and manufacturing companies using local produce in Akinale village, sixty miles from Lagos the capital. There is also a need for assistance with bid writing.

An experienced engineering graduate with DIY enthusiasm, able to give a minimum of one year would be given an allowance of £120 a month and provided with shared accommodation in a three-bedroomed flat about sixteen miles from the project site. A jeep is available for transport to and from the site.

The total cost of one year’s placement includes flights, visa, insurance and Christians Abroad administration and at current prices this would be £2000. This does not include spending money for sight-seeing. Accommodation and meals are covered by the £120 monthly allowance. Payment is divided into an initial amount of £600 followed by the balance two months before the placement begins. Air fares may vary according to season.

Please note: Christians Abroad has not yet recruited volunteers for this project but has received a good reference from the VSO organisation. It is not a specifically Christian project. 

 

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