Job Title: Interns & Volunteers
Opportunity Type: Internship
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation: Micro Investment Consultancy Services Ltd
About the Organization:
• Micro Investment Consultancy Services Ltd (MICS) is a social enterprise consultancy firm specializing in consultancy and advisory services to various actors dedicated to eradicating poverty in Africa.
• They seek to link micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs), credit unions, co-operative groups, rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs), women's groups, and MFIs with public and private funding sources and to provide technical assistance and capacity building strategies for improved efficiency and greater outreach.
• Their vision is inclusive and sustainable economic development through social and market-based solutions.
About the Job:
• Micro Investment Consultancy Services Ltd (MICS) is seeking Interns and Volunteers who will focus on hands on field work depending on their areas of interest.
• MICS allows interns and volunteers to take active roles in project planning, execution and monitoring.
• Interns and volunteers will also have the opportunity to switch from internship / volunteering to full employment.
• Duration of this engagement is more than 6 months. Outstanding interns / volunteers could receive permanent work contracts after the internship / volunteering contract.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Identify donors that could provide funding to the projects of MICS;
• Provide support during negotiations with donors and prepare the funding process;
• Prepare, coordinate and perform feasibility studies and various assessments;
• Provide support for the development of the MICS business plan and strategy;
• Provide support for MICS fundraising activities;
• Monitor technical assistance grants and liaison with donors/investors;
• Provide support for the development and implementation of new projects.
Qualifications:
• Degree or equivalent in development studies, social sciences and humanities;
• Project proposal writing and fund raising experience;
• Conversant and highly literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Strong analytical skills; Networking and negotiating skills;
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Creativity and flexibility;
• Capacity and willingness to learn new skills quickly:
o Strong interest in participatory development issues;
o Good understanding of living and working in the developing world and having cross cultural sensitivities.
• Fluency and strong writing skills in English;
• Knowledge of German and French is a plus (not a requirement).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their cover letter and resume in English, highlighting relevant experience, proven skills, availability, professional goals and an academic or professional writing sample
Deadline: 15 February 2012.
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