Présentation de l'entreprise
Mission proposée
Micro Finance and Micro Enterprise Solutions (Project Manager)
MINIMUM STAY: 4 Months
Our integrated micro-finance projects offer a holistic strategy to help address the issues of financial disadvantages amongst marginalised individuals and communities in rural India. Broader than merely a financial or banking model, our micro-finance projects seek to empower individuals by providing them with life skills, training and education alongside small financial loans. We do not simply lend money; we work on a grassroots level forming long-term relationships, offering financial literacy, promoting savings and investing not only in a micro-enterprise, but the individual, family and/or community itself. We utilize applied research throughout our work to create an opportunity that is not only needed in the community, but also desired by the micro-entrepreneur, thus creating the ownership necessary for the project's success and sustainability.
We have a few current micro finance projects as well as many ideas, research and proposals for new projects. Each project differs greatly depending on the location and community assigned. To start or work on a newly initiated project takes dedication, creativity, flexibility, and time, as work in rural India tends to move slow.
While the minimum internship duration is 4 months, a 6 month commitment is preferred for this role, as more time is needed to realize the fruits of your work.
Experience in business, project management and/or working in the development sector are advantages.
Profil recherché et exigences du poste
General Requirements
The Project Manager is required to innovate and manage one or more projects, with the support of Assistant Project Managers where applicable. They work closely with the Program Coordinator to implement on-ground projects and manage them daily, monitor and evaluate these projects and their resource needs on a weekly and monthly basis, and update project manuals and documentation to ensure clear communication and continuity. There is a large amount of flexibility in our organization and we believe that creative and new approaches to problems are needed to cause a real and sustainable impact, thus the Project Manager is encouraged to innovate new projects where they see a need and have an idea for a solution.Additionally, the Project Manager should reach out to their community and create/maintain communication and collaboration for the education and empowerment of the local community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage their defined projects, working as a team with other PM's and programs
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the project activities to the Program Coordinator
• Create and update documentation and research regularly
• Create long term, medium term and short term plans with the support of the Program Coordinator
• Attend cluster meetings and assist on other projects where needed
• Create blog posts related to their projects and experiences monthly
• Update or create a project manuals at the end of internship
Candidate Specification
A graduate in a finical related discipline would be advantageous, but not essential. Self-initiative and flexibility are key to a successful internship with EduCARE India. Other essential skills are an ability to work as a part of team, leadership skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, patience to deal with the constraints of working and living in rural India, independence and a positive attitude. All communication within the organization is in English, thus fluency is necessy.
Additional Information
Along with grassroots level international work experience, we provide free on-site accommodation and internet to all interns. Additionally, work-related transportation and some phone expenses are reimbursed by the organization.
We currently have projects in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab.
