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Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Date Posted: May 09, 01:33 AM
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Description
| Application Laboratory Internship | ||||
| Employer: | Grameen Technology Center--Application Laboratory | Function: | Application Laboratory Internship | |
| Job type: | Internship | Country: | United States | |
| Industry: | Nonprofit, Microcredit | |||
| The Application Laboratory (AppLab) develops, tests, strengthens and scales applications and related services that can be delivered over mobile devices – creating sustainable business models with a focus on poverty alleviation. In our first implementation, we are working with a network of over 8,000 Village Phone Operators in Uganda and a group of strong partners. Our efforts strengthen the businesses of micro-entrepreneurs and provide valuable information, in areas such as agriculture and health, to their communities. The AppLab is an initiative of the Grameen Technology Center (part of the Grameen Foundation). The Center focuses on technology that makes microfinance operations more efficient, creates income-generating opportunities for the rural poor and provides poor communities access to information. Our efforts support the Grameen Foundation’s mission to empower the world’s poorest people to lift themselves out of poverty with dignity through access to financial services and information. Please visit www.grameenfoundation.org for additional information. Job Description The AppLab intern will have an outstanding opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of using mobile phones for development – while actively contributing to efforts of a team in Uganda as well as other potential implementations. Your responsibilities will be commensurate to your skills and experience, with opportunities to tackle some of the AppLab’s biggest challenges. You will report directly to the Director of Information and Communication Technology Applications. Specific Responsibilities Include Lead/Support in the following areas: Specific AppLab initiatives • Manage distinct work streams of overall AppLab efforts • Conduct and disseminate analyses (quantitative and qualitative) Communication efforts • Strengthen and expand the AppLab website • Structure and prepare regular communication of AppLab activities • Respond to requests/queries about AppLab activities Research Coordination and Learning • Synthesize learning from Uganda (and other implementations in future) • Capture learning from other similar experiences • Build deep knowledge base on using mobile devices for development Partnership efforts • Support efforts to nurture existing partnerships and build new partnerships • Budget tracking and reporting (both internal and with partners) Additional activities based on interest, skills, experience and need. The position is based in Seattle – with at least one trip to Uganda and potentially other locations. Ideal Candidate • Strong business acumen and good problem solver • Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills • Good project management skills • Solid understanding of information and communication technologies • A good team player eager to collaboratively address challenges as they arise • Enthusiasm for learning from different cultures Qualifications • University Degree with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. Advanced degree in international development, economics, public policy, engineering, business (MBA) or related field preferred • Preference for people with information and communication technology experience • Business experience preferred • Fluency in oral and written English is required Compensation • Monthly stipend • Unparalleled opportunity to gain “cutting-edge” experience in using mobile devices for development and work with an experienced team Ad provided by Idealist.org |
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