INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC
Ashoka Arab World Projects Intern Background: Ashoka is the largest global network of social entrepreneurs. It has invested in over 3,000 social innovators in 70 countries using a “social venture capital” approach for positive social change. One of its next challenges is to help create pioneering social-business models that harness the joint power of businesses and social organizations to provide essential products and services to low-income populations at an unprecedented scale. We are currently seeking a highly resourceful and creative individual with excellent communication skills, deep commitment to social change, exposure to the social sector, and administrative and legal acumen, to assist our team in the implementation of one of our new business-social initiative on nutrition in Egypt. Position Title: Projects Intern (PI) Employment: Full Time Reports to: Project Coordinator Office hours: 9am to 5pm (unless assigned to stay later fulfilling work requirements) Working days: Sunday through Thursday, with weekends on Friday and Saturday. Work-related obligations sometimes require weekend attendance. Duties and responsibilities: The Projects Intern is responsible to assist the Project Coordinator to successfully complete the following tasks:
Maintain the project’s information management system, and ensure project documents are
complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Provide logistical support for all project training courses, seminars and workshops.
Ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
Assist in executing and finalizing all activities related to the project according to strict deadlines and
within budget. This includes coordinating the efforts of various individuals involved and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver results according to plan.
Follow up with the implementing partners and sub-contractors for progress report, submission of
reports and recent data on target group and other information material.
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INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC
Review data and information generated by the Projects’ implementing agencies and prepare
information materials for briefing and review sessions.
Assist in arranging programs for in-coming and outgoing official missions; make appointments with
project stakeholders, including logistical arrangements and secretarial assistance. Qualifications: Position open to Arab nationals only Education B.A. in a relevant field, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Economics Experience & Skills
Demonstrated intra/entrepreneurial track record Excellent writing and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Applicant must have strong initiative, independence, creativity, and sound judgment. They must be service-oriented and flexible, with excellent communication and organizational skills Applicant must be a team player with a high level of commitment who is able to manage multiple high-priority tasks at once. Fluency in Arabic required – familiarity with the Egyptian context a plus
Language Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English required Position available immediately. Please send your application package to: recruiting@ashoka-arab.org Application package should include: 1- An updated resume 2- Answers to the following questions: a. Why are you interested in doing an internship for AAW? b. Describe in your own words what it means to be social entrepreneur. c. Describe a situation where you have been innovative and/or entrepreneurial. d. Please indicate your preferred starting and ending dates for the Internship. (We accept long term and short term Internships throughout the whole year) e. Will you be able to commit to a full-time Internship in our office from 9 AM - 5 PM, Sunday through Thursday during your preferred internship period?
______________________________________________________________________________ 23654404 )202( : Tel : (202) 25328586 – 23655336 – 25314775 - 25314779 www.ashoka-arab.org www.ashoka.org
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