CAREER: GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP POSITION

SMEFUNDS arranges international volunteer and fellowship placements within the areas we work in pursuit of alternative renewable energy advocacy, poverty reduction through Adopt a Small business projects; increasing access to alternative small business finance and Financial Education.

Through our volunteering and fellowship programme, we aim to raise international awareness of green energy through our alternative renewable energy and Adopt a Small Business advocacy in Africa by giving our volunteers and fellows the opportunities to contribute to eradication of poverty.

Participants in our fellowship and volunteer programme come from any country in the world.

We offer a tailor-made service, arranging individual, long-term volunteer placements across Africa. We match the skills of volunteers to the needs perceived in the local area we work towards poverty reduction and sustainable development.

Placements may cover the area of education, community development, fundraising, renewable energy, technology integration, project development and identification, business support, training and more.

Benefits to Graduates and volunteers:

Every Volunteer and Interns will attain valuable, hands-on international development work experience within special location. The programme helps them to understand the complexity, challenges, and constraints with regard to Alternative Renewable Energy, access to small business Finance issues and poverty reduction initiatives in Africa countries. Fellows will increase their exposures and experiences at a broad range of new issues and deepen understanding in principles with practices.

You will not only contribute to socio-economic development of Africa, but will also contribute to your personal and professional development. You may work either within NGO and public institutions' offices or in rural and urban communities in supporting local projects

After successful completion of the internship/volunteer placement, interns and volunteers receive a certificate.

To participate in our Volunteer and Internship Programme, please send your completed application by post or email to:



SMEFUNDS,

14 Fatai Idowu Arobieke Str.,

Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1

Victoria Island

Lagos. Nigeria.

[email protected]

Application DeadLine: January 29, 2010

Please download the application form here:

http://www.smefunds.com/fellowship.html