About the Organization:
Launched in 2006 and Kiva is the world’s first online lending marketplace for the working poor. Kiva connects thousands of social investors with developing world entrepreneurs, via a partner network of MFIs. In the process, Kiva helps drive transparency, scale and outreach with participating MFIs. Kiva is governed and supported by experienced consumer Internet and microfinance leaders.
About the Job:
Kiva is looking for Fellow which is unpaid, volunteer-based positions designed to increase Kiva's global impact. The Fellows will be responsible for fulfilling a core set of deliverables laid out in a workplan that is defined by Kiva along with the host field partner.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Work closely with local staff to maximize the host MFI’s partnership with Kiva:
- Transfer skills to MFI staff on Kiva processes, policies and best practices;
- Observe, learn, and document the MFI's operations and its use of the Kiva platform, making recommendations as appropriate;
- Assist the host MFI to regularly collect and post borrower profiles for funding onto the Kiva website.
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Facilitate connections between Kiva borrowers and lenders:
- Interview Kiva borrowers to assess loan impact, verify data, and gather information for journal updates;
- Develop innovative ways to connect lenders with borrowers through creative journaling, photographs, video, and other means;
- Write a blog entry every two weeks on the Kiva Fellows blog.
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Support Kiva’s product, marketing and organizational development:
- Provide updates and feedback through field reports and a final end-of-fellowship report;
- Utilize individual skill sets to complete special projects for Kiva as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Overseas experience, preferably in developing countries (not required for placements within the United States);
- High degree of flexibility, self-motivation and problem solving abilities;
- Ability to adapt to new cultures and be flexible in new, challenging environments;
- Backgrounds in economics, finance, consulting and/or international development;
- Familiarity and comfort with various web applications;
- Dedication to working in the field with an MFI;
- Ability and commitment to fund the experience;
- Minimum four month commitment;
- Fluency or advanced communication ability in Arabic, French, Khmer, Mongolian, Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog/Cebuano, Turkish, and Vietnamese are highly preferred or required for many positions.
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2012
How to Apply:
Apply online.
