Organization:- Foundation for Sustainable Development
Duty station: Argentina, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Uganda, Kenya, India
About Foundation for Sustainable Development :
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 this opportunity :
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.
Duties 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.
- 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;
Application procedure:
Interested candidates can click here to apply online
OR Contact:
FSD International
info@fsdinternational
1000 Brannan St.
Suite 207
San Francisco
CA
94103
United States
Telephone: 415-283-4873
Spanish proficiency at a conversational level is required.
Closing Date for applying: 31 Dec 2014