Internship

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  • Contract type: Internships

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence. SNV aims more explicitly for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management.

Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world. For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Overview and Background

The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project is a four-year project implemented in the Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana. Primarily funded by the European Union through its Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa, GrEEn is being implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

With the overall objective of contributing to addressing the root causes of irregular migration by supporting sustainable and climate resilient local economies through the creation of green jobs and promoting development in regions of departure, transit and return for migrants, GrEEn is targeted at women, youth, returnees and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The targeted sectors by SNV include agriculture, renewable energy and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

GrEEn focuses on three specific objectives:

  • To support the transition of local economies to green and climate resilient development.
  • To improve the employability and entrepreneurship capabilities of selected people by matching them with market opportunities and mentoring into (self-)employment and enterprise development, with a focus on green and climate resilient local economies.
  • To create and strengthen local ecosystems that support youth (self-)employment and the growth of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

Visit https://snv.org/project/green-boosting-green-employment-and-enterprise- opportunities-ghana for more information.

About the Assignment

The Project is looking for Interns to assigned unto its business development and market linkages department. The interns will be joining a team that supports early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses to build resilient businesses that make economic, social and environmental impact.

Two interns are needed: one each for each region. The internship period shall be for a period of 3 continuous months, with the possibility of extension to a maximum duration of 6 months. Contracting terms will be in line with SNV Internship Policy.

Job Description

Specific Assignment

  1. Support in conducting verification of reports and data submitted by project partners, service providers and recipients;
  2. Coordinate and participate in networking sessions organized by partners and service providers;
  3. Manage SME engagement platforms (Email, WhatsApp etc) and ensure timely communication of updates:
  4. Support project staff with logistical arrangements for all events such as trade shows and exhibitions, Business to Business sessions, Investment Fora etc.)
  5. Organize and support monthly monitoring visits to partners, service providers and recipients taking note of their needs, opportunities and successes.
  6. Participate in regular update meetings with the project staff.
  7. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Incubation and Acceleration Advisor and other Regional Advisors.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Qualification

  • A minimum in Diploma, HND or first degree or its equivalent in entrepreneurship, business administration, economics or other relevant areas.
  • Ability to write activity reports and present them.
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Proficiency in speaking and writing English, as well as at least one main local language in the Ashanti and Western regions is required.
  • Must be based in either the Ashanti or Western region.
  • Must be willing to travel within the Ashanti and Western regions.

Additional Information

Application and Selection Process

Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Interested applicants are kindly requested to Express their Interest in undertaking the assignment by submitting their CVs via email to [email protected] by 17:00 GMT before July 25 , 2022.

  • Applicants should kindly indicate region of preference, Ashanti Region” or  Western Region” in the subject line depending on which region you’re applying from.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  

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