Closing Date: 31 July 2014
Location: Limpopo

Content

The internship affords young professionals an opportunity to learn about microfinance from South Africa’s leading pro-poor microcredit development agency, and gain exposure in the field.  Interns will be paid an intern’s allowance.

Qualification

•  University degree in a social sciences or quantitative field, such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, etc.

Requirements

• CV, and
•  Cover letter
•  Prior work or internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

•  Conducting qualitative surveys with clients
•  Helping R&D to manage and implement test projects, including credit assessment pilots and financial education modules
•  Working as a translator with our international staff
•  Performing excel analysis to monitor and evaluate on-going R&D projects

Competencies

•  Fluency in English, Sepedi, and Tsonga.  Additional languages a plus.
•  Ability to work in an office environment and in the field.  Willingness to travel for work as necessary.
•  Strong people and communication skills.
•  Interest in poverty alleviation, particularly microfinance.
•  Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.

How To Apply

Email: antonia.esser@sef.co.za

or Email: zach.raymond@sef.co.za

Enquiries: Antonia Esser, Tel: (015) 307 5837