Deadline: 18 May 2014
All interested applicants from around the globe are invited to submit applications for Kiva Fellows Program. Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty.
The major purpose of this program is to encourages applicants with substantial cross-cultural immersion experience and backgrounds in business, finance, international development, community engagement, outreach, and consulting to apply.
Documents required during online application includes:
- Basic personal information
- Language ability and travel history
- Three short essay questions
- Resume/CV
- Sample budget
- References (will only be contacted for applicants who secure a second-round interview)
Edibility & Criteria:
- Kiva Fellows are an incredibly diverse group of individuals, from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
- Experience traveling or living abroad (preferably in developing countries, for applicants interested in serving overseas)
- High degree of flexibility, self-motivation and problem solving
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Fluency in English, strong writing skills is required
- Familiarity and comfort with technology and web-based applications
- Dedication to working in the field
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments
- Ability and commitment to fund the entire fellowship
- Excellent judgment
- Sincere interest in microfinance and serving Kiva’s mission
- Ability to commit to Kiva for 4+ months
Preferred skills and characteristics:
- Fluency or advanced communication ability in French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or other languages from a country where Kiva has a presence
- Background in economics, finance, business or consulting
- Background in media, journalism, or communications
- 5+ years of work experience
For more information, visit Kiva Fellows Program page.
