About the Organization:
MFX Solutions, Inc. is a company set up by microfinance funds and foundations to help the industry understand and manage currency and interest rate risk. It provides currency hedging, training, and analytical tools designed to help microfinance lenders safely manage balance sheet risk and gain access to new sources of funding. MFX'€™s technical assistance division provides training to MFIs on asset-liability management, borrowing strategy, and hedging using sophisticated decision support tools. MFX aims to increase lending to MFIs, especially in underserved markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. MFX currently operates globally, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.
About the Job:
MFX is looking for a Marketing Intern to assist in the marketing of its technical assistance (TA) program in Sub-Saharan Africa. S/he would primarily be focused on content development of the education and technical assistance sections of the MFX website. S/he will be liaising with website developers to ensure the MFX website is accessible to both French and English users while increasing the general functionality of these webpages. S/he would also be responsible for other MFX marketing assignments as time permits. This internship is able to be carried out either within the MFX headquarters in Washington, DC or on a remote basis. The Marketing Intern will report to the director of technical assistance.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and update website content;
- Lead the process of transitioning the MFX website to multi-lingual functionality;
- Develop end-of-engagement client satisfaction surveys in Survey Monkey;
- Develop social media and online presence for MFX TA program;
- Other MFX marketing activities, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Business/Marketing/Graphic/Web Design (Masters preferred);
- Written and spoken fluency in English required (French preferred);
- Ability to use Survey Monkey and WordPress;
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
- Detail oriented, efficient, and able to promptly meet deadlines.
Closing Date: 15 Nov 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@mfxsolutions.com
Contact:
Kevin Fryatt
hr@mfxsolutions.com
1050 17th Street, NW
Suite 550
Washington
DC
20036
United States
