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Grameen Foundation USA Fellowship Program , 2014

Grameen Foundation is an industry leader in the fight against poverty. We are driven by our mission to connect the poor to their potential...and we want to connect you to yours too! Check out the available 2014 Grameen Foundation Fellowship placements and apply by March 31:http://www.bankerswithoutborders.com/content/grameen-foundation-fellowships
About Grameen Foundation Fellowships
Launched in 2013, the Grameen Foundation Fellowship is a unique opportunity for talented business and technology professionals to gain in-depth, hands-on field experience in the social sector. Each 12-month field placement is individually tailored to match your skills and interests with the needs of Grameen Foundation and its partners around the world.
During their year in the field, our Fellows work with some of the brightest minds in social innovation on projects designed to accelerate the impact, scale and sustainability of some of the world’s most promising organizations committed to alleviating global poverty. All fellows receive monthly stipends, group orientation, and ongoing professional development training.
Fellowship Program Basics:
• Hands-on field experience.
• 1 year program, starting September 2014.
• Placements with Grameen Foundation teams and partner organizations.
• Pre-departure training, ongoing support
• Professional and Career Development, including participation in Grameen Foundation mentoring, Communities of Practice, career planning, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Local living and Supplemental Health Insurance stipend included.
• Financial and logistical support during relocation.
• Diverse skill sets recruited, including business development, consulting, financial analysis, product development, and marketing.
Check out the Grameen Foundation Fellowship page to learn more about our program, including information about our current fellows, and see how fellows can make their mark in the fight against poverty, while also broadening their professional horizon and gaining invaluable international development experience.
For the 2014 cohort we are recruiting diverse skillsets, including business development, strategic consulting, financial analysis, product development, data analysis and marketing/ communications. Locations for 2014 placements include Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Dubai and Colombia.
To see the 2014 Fellowship Placements we are currently recruiting for, click here:https://grameenfoundation.box.com/s/k22uevyszfti1ymbn0db.
How to Apply
To start the application process, download, complete and submit the Grameen Foundation Fellowship application (along with your resume) by March 31, 2014.Please note that you must fill out the online form AND the downloaded application.
About Grameen Foundation
Grameen Foundation is a global nonprofit organization that helps the world's poorest people achieve their full potential by providing access to essential financial services and information on health and agriculture that can transform their lives. Founded in 1997, it delivers solutions that respond to the needs of the poor, as well as tools that help poverty-focused organizations become more effective. It focuses on initiatives that can achieve widespread impact and uses an open-source approach that makes it easy for other organizations to adopt them broadly.
How to apply:
How to Apply
To start the application process, download, complete and submit the Grameen Foundation Fellowship application (along with your resume) by March 31, 2014.Please note that you must fill out the online form AND the downloaded application.