NGO JOBS

Organization: Mango Fund
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

Mango Fund seeks to promote economic wellbeing and personal flourishing by supporting the growth of SMEs and their value chains within emerging markets. Our specific focus is on those businesses that leverage technology to perform value addition activities within their base countries. Our hypothesis is twofold: 1) local value addition keeps capital within local economies, and 2) the development of more advanced technical capabilities facilitates entry to more robust global markets.

Key responsibilities of role:

• Senior Leadership – Help set overall strategy and manage operation in East Africa
• Networking/Partnership Development – Form relationships and partnerships with organizations that focus on women entrepreneurs
• Deal Sourcing – Identify women entrepreneurs appropriate for investment
• Due Diligence – Evaluate potential investments and develop investment proposals
• Portfolio Management –Monitor entrepreneurs’ progress and hold them accountable to their commitments; Work with the rest of the Mango team to manage internal administration of the portfolio.
• Consulting/Technical Assistance – Support entrepreneurs to help ensure their success; Systems development, financial management, strategy consulting, etc.

Objectives for the first year:

1. Prove that there are strong women entrepreneurs in Uganda ready for growth investment
2. Establish a strong network to enable Mango to connect to new women-owned businesses
3. Make 5-10 successful investments in women’s businesses

Details about the position:

• Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package for high level senior leadership role.
• Sponsor International Candidates: Yes
• Preferred Start Date: January 2014

Profile of candidate:

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative
• Passion to serve women entrepreneurs in East Africa
• 4-6 years of experience in a related field, 2 of which in East Africa or very similar context
• Skill set appropriate for investment fund management and small business consulting in East Africa, including strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Education: preferred MBA or otherwise related graduate degree
• Willing to commit three years to living and working in Kampala, Uganda

How to apply:

Please send the following as a single PDF document to employment@mangofund.org: cover letter, CV, and a work sample that demonstrates your capability as related to this role. Please title the PDF document “Application – Partner, Women Entrepreneurs Initiative – [Last name of applicant].” All applications due by June 30, 2014.

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 05 Oct 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Senior Specialist for Women in the Workforce for a long-term position with an upcoming USAID-funded project in Jordan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience with gender in business development, job training, trade, value chain development, entrepreneurial skills development, and/or management, 15 years preferred
• Experience designing and delivering capacity building trainings
• Relevant experience facilitating community outreach
• Experience with Grants management a plus
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Previous experience in Jordan required, Jordanian nationals preferred
• Previous experience with USAID a plus
• Professional level fluency in Arabic and English required

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com and include “Jordan Workforce” in the subject line.

Organization: Darfur Women Action Group
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Aug 2013

The Darfur Women Action Group is taking a unique approach to fighting and preventing genocide. DWAG believes that empowering the most affected and building strong leadership among those who are historically excluded to enable them to lead and foster positive change in their communities is the most crucial approach to end genocide sustainably.

DWAG is current seeking interested interns and/or volunteers who are passionate about advancing the goals we are trying to achieve.

Internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, or others interested who are available for at least 20 – 30 hours per week for duration of at least 2-3 months (Sept.– Dec. 2013). Internship program areas include:

• Development intern/volunteer
• Social Media and Multi-media intern
• Campaigning, Advocacy & Outreach intern

Development intern/volunteer

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the identification of potential donors and supporters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundations, organizations, and individual supporters.
• Manage donation entry and tracking process. Analyze trends in donations, gift giving, and fundraising.
• Assist with grant proposals including researching potential grants, editing proposal reports, and tracking submission deadlines.
• Become familiar with fundraising opportunities and all other aspects of the organization.
• Strong writing and communication skills are a plus.
• Assist in recruiting supporters and expanding DWAG supporters circle.

Social Media and Multi-media intern

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain all social media accounts with relevant and up to date information concerning the organization and related news.
• Be aware of current opportunities for advertising and content management on the internet.
• Utilize social networks to maintain contact with current and future supporters as well as similar organizations.
• Assist with drafting press releases and statements.
• Monitor social media websites to track trends and impact.
• Assist with videotaping and editing as needed.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.

Campaigning, Advocacy & Outreach intern

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collaboration between DWAG and its partners and stakeholders.
• Assist research associates in tracking related news and areas of opportunity for intervention.
• Maintain blog for DWAG website.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and workshops to remain up to date on information involving armed conflicts and government involvement.
• Assist in campaign development and implementation.
• Assist in expanding DWAG’s reach to the largest audiences.

Notes:

• DWAG interns works for 20 hour a week or more as needed
• Remote working environment option is available for those who live outside of the DC area

How to apply:

Application process: to apply please email resume, cover letter and a writing sample to info@darfurwomenaction.org