microfinance internship guide 2011
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Carolina Microfinance Initiative 2011 Microfinance Internship GuideTRANSCRIPT
Carolina Microfinance Initiative 2011
Microfinance Internship Guide 2011
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Accion International Internship: Varied Location: Boston, MA/Washington, DC Due: Varied https://jobs-accion.icims.com/jobs/intro Accion International is a non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development.
Calvert Social Investment Foundation Internship: Finance and Operations Location: Bethesda, MD Found on www.idealist.org “Calvert Foundation is looking for a highly-motivated and well qualified candidate to work on the Finance and Operations team for our fee for service business line, Community Investment Partners (CIP). CIP offers consulting for organizations and institutions interested in market analysis, asset management, business model development, and raising capital through debt programs. The intern will have a range of duties assisting in data entry, investor administration, investor correspondence, the creation of marketing materials, and helping in the daily activities of CIP’s associates. The position will be paid ($10/hr) and part-time, ideally 3-4 day per week.”
FINCA Internship: 11 Internships Location: Washington, DC Due: Varied http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp;jsessionid=F1001687115D4637468333BF09012C28.NA6_primary_jvm?org=FINCA&cws=1 FINCA has provided microfinance services for 25 years. With over 700,000 clients on 5 continents, it is a fantastic organization offering a number of unpaid internships. They offer several domestic and international opportunities CMI Contact: Lauren Peterson [email protected]
FUDECE Internship: Varied Location: Ecuador www.fudece.org
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FUDECE is a small microfinance institution operating in Ecuador. With its main administrative office located in Quito, FUDECE provides credit to impoverished women both in Quito and in the Esmeraldas province. CMI Contact: Leigh Newman [email protected]
Grameen Bank Internship: Training Program Location: Bangladesh Due: Varied http://www.grameen.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=447&Itemid=171 “Students from various educational institutions from all over the world can join as unpaid intern at Grameen Bank. Interns can learn in depth, through field visits, about the philosophy and operational procedures of Grameen Bank, as well as the impact of Grameen on the economic and cultural life of Grameen Bank members and the community. Internship with Grameen Bank is open and flexible and there is no fixed schedule for internship. The flexibility of the internship allows interns to supplement their already established academic objectives. Interns are required to send a Resume/CV along with an introductory letter from their respective institutions.” CMI Contact: Tim Smith [email protected]
Grameen Foundation Internship: Development Intern Location: Washington, DC Due: 1/15/2011 http://www.grameenfoundation.org/node/813 “The Development Intern supports the Development department with fundraising efforts. S/he will form part of a dynamic group within Grameen Foundation by assisting with projects including grant writing, editing, coordinating local events, communicating through social media, and providing general administrative support. The Development Intern will report to the Director of Online & Annual Giving.”
Kiva Internship: Various Internships and Volunteer Positions Location: San Francisco, CA Due: Varied http://www.kiva.org/jobs/intern-community-engagement Kiva created the first “peer-to-peer” lending program in the world. It has provided over $100 million in loans and aims to loan $1 billion by 2015. These monies have helped over 300,000 borrowers in 50 countries. The Kiva team includes 50 staff members and over 500 hundred volunteers. Highlighted Opportunity: “Kiva is looking for a motivated volunteer to work with our CFO and Accounting Manager to analyze the “loan funds” account, inform projections, and evaluate our reconciliation methodology. For this project, you will gain an understanding of the fund flows at Kiva, improve upon our framework for daily reconciliation of the funds, and analyze lender trends.”
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The Kuyasa Fund Internship: Varied Location: Cape Town, South Africa http://www.thekuyasafund.co.za/index.php?module=community&action=help A Housing microfinance organization in South Africa, Kuyasa has an on-going relationship with Rooftops Canada, which places interns with us for six-month periods. We also have a limited number of places for independent interns seeking to develop international experience in microfinance and housing. Applicants are expected to secure their own funding as Kuyasa is unable to contribute to any expenses. Please contact us for further information. CMI Contact: Linda Chamiec-Case [email protected]
Lemonade International Internship: Lemonade International Internship Program Location: Central America-La Limonada (the same community where FAC is located) Due: Rolling http://www.lemonadeinternational.org/get-involved/internships/ “The Lemonade International Internship Program provides opportunities for motivated individuals to contribute to Lemonade International’s mission to educate and empower the people of La Limonada. Through this program you will be part of a team that has devoted their lives to serving in La Limonada. You will be placed in a role specific to your qualifications. You’ll be trained, coached, and mentored by the staff in Guatemala and will live in intentional community at a home in Guatemala.”
MicroCapital Internship: Research Associate, Webmaster Associate Location: Remote Due: Rolling http://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-internships/ “MicroCapital (http://www.microcapital.org) offers the premier microfinance internship program. Successful interns emerge with a level of knowledge that is unparalleled among new entrants to the field. Our interns have entered full-time positions in many top-tier microfinance organizations. Details on past interns may be seen at http://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-internships. Most internships focus on research relating to current events in microfinance, while other positions relate to day-to-day operations of the organization. Work is generally completed remotely - by telephone and email. Applicants may apply from any region, as no travel is required. In-person meetings with our Massachusetts- and Maine-based staff are optional.”
Microvest Internship: Varied Location: Washington, DC Due: Rolling Jan. 1, Jun. 1, Sept. 1 http://www.microvestfund.com/careers.html#Instructions “MicroVest accepts applications for internships from highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students with an interest or professional experience in microfinance and a strong educational background in Finance, Business, Economics or International Development. Job responsibilities may
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range from financial analysis, portfolio management, country research, business development research, execution of investments and administration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year with starting dates of January 1, June 1, and September 1.”
Opportunity International Internship: Communications Intern, Marketing Intern, Graphic Design Intern, Public Relations Intern, Research Associate Location: Oak Brook, IL Due: Varied http://search10.smartsearchonline.com/opportunityintl/jobs_intern/process_jobsearch.asp “Opportunity International is looking for extraordinary college students or recent graduates who would like to serve as Research Associate Interns or PR/Marketing Interns. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to and gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and rapidly expanding international development organization. Summer internships require a minimum of 300 hours over 12 weeks and fall/spring semester internships require 16 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.”
Prisma Microfinance Internship: Research Assistant/Associate Location: Web based Due: Rolling http://www.prismamicrofinance.com/Internship.html Prisma provides micro-loans internationally, helping to alleviate poverty while providing a return to its investors. Intern Research Assistant/Associate responsibilities include publishing of daily articles at MicroCapital including special articles, primary source research and editorials.
Project Enterprise Internship: Loan Underwriting, Development and Communications Location: New York, NY Due: Rolling http://www.projectenterprise.org/Involved/internships.html “Interns work at PE for a minimum of 10 hours per week for at least 2 months. Internships depend on the skills and interest of the volunteer as well as the needs of Project Enterprise and are available throughout the year. Semester and summer internships are competitive. To apply for an internship, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interests and availability to the address below.
While all internships are unpaid, they provide a unique opportunity to work in a microcredit program and be closely involved with all aspects of the organization. Hours and schedule are flexible depending on the intern’s schedule, and internships can be used for college credit. Additionally, internships can sometimes be customized depending on skills of individual applicants.”
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ProMujer Internship: Varied Location: Bolivia Due: See Organization Found on www.idealist.org “Sustainable Bolivia is a non-profit foundation whose specific goals are to assist local organizations dedicated to fighting social inequality and poverty in Bolivia, and to promote economic and environmental sustainability, while offering opportunities for volunteers and interns with relevant skills.”
Self Help Internship: Legal Intern, CRL Policy Intern, CRL DC Intern Location: Durham, NC and Washington, DC Due: N/A http://www.self-help.org/about-us/careers/careers “Self-Help is a community development lender, credit union, and real estate developer that works with individuals, organizations and communities traditionally underserved by conventional markets. Self-Help’s affiliate, the Center for Responsible Lending, researches and advocates for state and national legislation to address predatory lending practices and policies. We have offices in North Carolina, Washington D.C. and California. Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, class, age, religion, disability that can be accommodated, marital status, ancestry, nationality, family status or sexual orientation.” Additional Internships will be posted in January 2011. Current offerings are seeking students in their second year of law school. CMI Contact: Eric Stam [email protected]