Post Title: Microfinance Intern
Opportunity Type: Internship
Organization: The Small Enterprise Foundation
Country: South Africa
About the Organization:
The Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) is a not for profit, pro-poor
microfinance institution working towards the eradication of poverty by creating
a supportive environment where credit and savings services foster sustainable
income generation, job creation, and social empowerment.
About the Job:
SEF is looking for Interns to join its international internship program.
S/he will assist in a variety of projects across the operations, research &
development, and quality assurance departments. This internship is for a year.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
·
Increasing operational
efficiency;
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Monitoring and evaluating SEF's
credit programs;
·
Social performance management;
·
Mainstreaming internal audit
processes;
·
Supporting SEF managers with ad
hoc requests;
·
Tracking and analyzing client
data in Microsoft Excel;
·
Developing client-facing tools;
·
Building and delivering
presentations for senior staff.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Social
Sciences or Quantitative field at minimum, advanced degree or comparable work
experience preferred;
·
Experience working with large
data sets, and advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office;
·
Strong communication skills,
fluency in English is required;
·
A deep understanding of the microfinance
sector, and willingness to learn;
·
Ability to work independently and
critically on a multiple projects;
·
Exposure to international
development in the African context a plus.
Closing Date: 08 Nov 2013
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
zach.raymond@sef.co.za
Contact: Zach Raymond
zach.raymond@sef.co.za
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