«Your commitment is our strength”
OVO wouldn’t be OVO without its volunteers. As a fast-growing organization, we’re always on the lookout for inspired contributors who want to share their knowledge and experience.
Our approach:
- OVO’s SusTech4Africa program supports African SMEs in business development through personalized one-to-one coaching and access to loans of up to €50,000.
- Together with our local partners, we select candidates according to precise criteria for coaching and investment.
- They are then invited to attend a 3-day Boostcamp in their home country, during which training is provided by our academic partners (ICHEC and Thomas More).
- This is followed by 6 months of online coaching with a Belgian business coach and a local coach.
- Once the business plan is ready, it is submitted to the OVO Investment Committee, which decides whether to grant an affordable loan.
- The entrepreneur is supported in the development of their business until the repayment of the loan.
You can play a part in this process!
➜ By taking part in one of our Boostcamps in Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, or Benin). An experience that will make all the difference for the African entrepreneur but will be just as fascinating and enriching for you!
- Entrepreneur visit: immersion in the local business context.
- Co-coaching of an African entrepreneur during the 3-day training course.
- Cultural immersion: sightseeing, eco-tourism.
- You play the role of coach and help the entrepreneur analyze their business plan and pitch it at the final evening event.
➜ By being a business coach via distance coaching.
Would you like to share your experience and expertise with African entrepreneurs? We are looking for experience experts to evaluate and monitor projects.
What skills do you need to be a business coach?
- You have professional experience in management, finance, entrepreneurship, or business development, whether as an entrepreneur or as a team member within an organization.
- You enjoy listening, encouraging, and guiding others.
- You are motivated by social impact and sustainable development.
- You are willing to dedicate 1 to 2 half-days per week.
- Proficiency in English or French is an asset.
The best thing about working with us?
- With 15 other people, you can take part in a unique trip to Africa (as an OVO volunteer you can take part at a reduced rate)
- You’ll be part of a network of over 150 volunteers from all backgrounds and professional fields.
- Benefit from training courses, workshops, and conferences.
- You’ll receive professional support from a small core of permanent staff and experts.
- You are part of a community committed to a fairer world.
More info nathalie.schots@ovo.be