Mercy Corps Energy and Digital Finance Intern Jobs in Uganda

Mercy Corps Energy and Digital Finance Intern Jobs in Uganda

Project Description:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

In Uganda since 2006, the Mercy Corps team has differentiated itself as a forward-thinking, market-driven agency, having implemented or currently implementing over 40 programs in country, valued at over 110 million GBP, and impacting the lives of 2.5 million Ugandans and South Sudanese refugees.

In Uganda’s West Nile region, Mercy Corps has broadened our reach and understanding of market-based solutions in refugee and host community settings.

Our programs reach more than 11,000 refugee and host community members through smart subsidies (for agricultural inputs), financial services (Village Savings and Loan Associations) and improving linkages to suppliers.

Deliverables:

The Intern will support Mercy Corps Uganda’s Energy and DFS programs through the following activities:

  • Supporting the daily grants activities, in coordination with the Kampala based Energy and Digital Finance Advisor and Yumbe based staff.
  • Representing Mercy Corps in external meetings and coordination fora;
  • Leading sessions during workshops organized for the program’s teams and partners.
  • Conducting applied market testing of new energy products and services as required.

    The Ideal Candidate:
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed (no more than 1 year) graduate education in economics, business, energy
    finance, international development, social sciences, international relations or other relevant field.
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in supporting or leading expansion of products and services in emerging/frontier market or challenging contexts.
  • Proven experience working with individuals and teams to quickly build, test, and scale business models, and jointly identify and prioritize key challenges.
  • Experience working with the private sector and building shared value partnerships.
  • Demonstrated interest in humanitarian and emergency response programming and strong motivation.
  • Experience in drafting or supporting report, communication and learning pieces;
  • Strong writing and analytical skills required;
  • Ability to respect Mercy Corps procedures, to meet deadlines, to work independently and cooperatively with team members is required;
  • Patient, calm, and willing to come to work each day with a sense of humor;
  • Demonstrated familiarity with the context of Uganda.
  • English fluency, spoken and written;

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th July 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Energy and Digital Finance Intern Jobs in Uganda
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