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Name: Lyle Kozloff
DOB: 08/15/1981
College: BS in Computer Engineering from Cal Poly SLO
Country: Benin
Program: SED
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist
Dates of Service Sept 23, 2005 - Sept 22, 2007

Job Description:
As an Information, Cummunication and Technology (ICT) Volunteer you will be working under the supervision of the City of Parakou.

During your two years of service as an ICT Specialist you will provide the following types of technical assistance: Conceive and create websites, train host country nationals on website creation and maintenance, train host country nationals on Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. to enhance their perfomance, conduct host country agencies' needs assessment on ICT, examine the feasibility of identified needs, train the needy group in Information and Communication Technology, and carry through pilot phases of new methods of communication skills.

Additionally, as an SED Volunteer you will have the opportunity to provide the following types of business development services: simple bookkeeping; preparing buisiness plans, credit applications, buisiness feasibility studies, costing and pricing, needs assesment, profit and loss statements, sales and cash flow projections; production and services, diversification advice; market research analysis; improved market information; production scheduling; quality control, inventory analysis and control, entreprneurship and leadership development training for youts; and group and individual consultation to fill other gaps identified in needs assessments.

You will also have the opportunity to help other volunteers assess the ICT needs of their communities, provide technical support and be the one who fixes the stereo when it breaks. Depending on your post you may also have the chance to be involved in many other sectors projects, not limited to english clubs, business clubs, women's groups, or AIDS education.