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.
Each Grameen Foundation Fellowship Class is different, as placements are driven by demands on the ground. Typically, strong Fellowship candidates have experience in strategy or management consulting and/or have worked in global business or in start-up environments. Since most placements will be with Grameen Foundation teams, we also look for expertise in the areas of financial services, health, agriculture, mobile technology, and social entrepreneurship. Fellowship placements will likely be in Africa (particularly Uganda, Ghana, and Kenya), Latin America (particularly Colombia and Nicaragua), Asia (particularly India and the Philippines), and the Middle East.
Worth
- All fellows will receive a monthly living stipend and benefits package (including roundtrip airfare, health insurance and visa/work permits)
- The monthly stipend amount is calculated to cover only those costs associated and incurred during the duration of the fellows’field assignment (e.g. housing, food, and phone, internet, and transport)
- Stipend amounts are determined by the cost of living specific to the location of each placement to ensure fellows can maintain a safe, but modest, standard of living. The country-specific stipend amount will be shared with candidates advancing to the group interview stage.
Fellowship Highlights
- Hands on field Experience
- One year program, running from September through August
- Placements with Grameen Foundation Teams and Partner Organisation
- Pre-Departure Training, Ongoing Support
- Local living and Supplemental Health Insurance Stipend
- Financial and Logical Support during relocation
- Diverse skill sets recruited, including Business development, consulting, financial analysis, product development and marketing
Deadline: March 1, 2016
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