Descripton - Monash SEED

Monash SEED Position: Fiji Impact Team Member Key Dates and Application Process Applications Close: 11.59PM on 15th May 2015 Interview Day: Sunday 24th May 2015 Please ensure you are available for the ‘Interview Day’ should you progress to this stage of the application process Applicants Notified: by 29th May 2015 Please Submit the Following: § Resume (2 pages maximum) § Cover letter (1 page maximum) clearly detailing: • Motivation for applying -­‐ Why SEED? Why Fiji? • Volunteer and/or travel experience • Skills you bring to the team Job Summary Monash SEED (Socio-­‐Economic Engagement and Development) is a socially minded student-­‐run organisation that seeks to provide students with the opportunity to engage in social impact through Microfinance and Social Enterprise. We hope to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure to careers in social impact and contribute to domestic and international projects. We intend to deliver value to our beneficiaries by way of contributing to the success of their organisational operations, or directly working with, and equipping capable individuals with the necessary tools and opportunities to access financial services and break the cycle of poverty. We, the Microfinance Branch of SEED, are looking independent, self-­‐driven and socially minded students seeking hands on experience working with a reputable Microfinance Institution, SPBD Fiji. This project would involve working throughout Semester 2 on specific tasks assigned by SPBD Fiji, and then travelling to the Fijian capital of Suva to continue this work in January. While the nature of the work is to be confirmed, it is expected to revolve around Client Protection, which could include tasks such as reviewing how SPBD interacts with its clients, developing surveys, and delivering staff training workshops. This is a volunteer travelling position, and an amazing opportunity to engage with Fijian Microfinance through both field-­‐work and office-­‐based projects while also building professional relationships in the Social Impact field. If you are motivated to gain in-­‐depth microfinance experience we encourage you to apply for this fantastic position. Students from all faculties are invited to apply. Estimated time commitment: 2-­‐5 hours per week during Semester 2 2015 and up to 8 weeks travelling work (January – February 2016) All applications should be made through www.monashseed.org by clicking on the ‘Join the Team’ page and clicking ‘Apply Now!’ Responsibilities •
Attend weekly Microfinance Branch meetings and Fiji Impact Team meetings •
Organise and prepare for travel (e.g. flights, accommodation etc.) •
Collaborate with team members and contribute to project work for 2016 Fiji Impact Trip •
Report to Fiji Impact Trip Manager and Fiji Impact Trip Assistant Manager Requirements and Time Commitment •
Penultimate year or younger student (i.e. graduation 2016 or later) •
6-­‐12 month commitment •
Able to commit to up to 8 weeks travel in Fiji -­‐ January onwards (dates TBC) •
Available for Tuesday 4pm weekly branch meeting/travel team preparation •
2-­‐3 hours (in addition to weekly meeting) allocated to project-­‐specific work and team commitments •
Ability to cover costs for the trip (estimated between $2,500-­‐4,000 depending on project and travel duration) All applications should be made through www.monashseed.org by clicking on the ‘Join the Team’ page and clicking ‘Apply Now!’