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Post:Microfinance and
Microenterprise International Development Internships
Organization:Foundation
for Sustainable Development
Location:Kampala Uganda, Kenya,
Opportunity Type: Internship
About the
Organization:
Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the
efforts of grassroots organizations in the developing world that are working to
better their communities, environments, and the economic opportunities around
them. The organization’s field staff, consultants, and program participants
provide on-site technical training, capacity building, and networking
opportunities to more than 200 community-based organizations. FSD provides
comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who
seek hands-on development experience in Asia, Africa, and Latin
America. As a collaborative effort, FSD facilitates sustainable
solutions through seven overlapping development subjects:
microenterprise/microfinance, health, environment, youth and education, women's
empowerment, community development, and human rights. One of the key ways the
organization supports its partners is through FSD's intern abroad and procorps
programs.
About the Job:
FDS is starting Microfinance and Microenterprise
International Development Internship program for students and young
professionals seeking to build their knowledge and skill sets in grassroots
international development. Interns will be expected to work in country for
anywhere between 9 and 52 weeks. ProCorps volunteers will typically stay in
country for anywhere between 2 and 52 weeks. In both cases the volunteers will
stay with a host family and work closely with partner organizations and the
community to create effective long term solutions that utilize the skills and
resources available to the community.
Tasks and
Responsibilities:
- Work side by side with an NGO specializing in candidate's specific area of interest related to microfinance and microenterprise;
- Receive training essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, collaborative project design and project evaluation;
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through providing strategic, hands on support to critical projects in partnership with local NGO;
- Access the FSD alumni network to connect with like minded individuals who help one another reach their academic and professional goals.
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age and have some educational or occupational experience in microfinance or microenterprise;
- ProCorps volunteers should be at least 24 years of age and have a track record of experience in microenterprise;
- Spanish proficiency at a conversational level is required.
Posted: 24 Jan
2012
Closing Date: 31
Dec 2014
How to Apply:
