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"While development aid and political reform are essential components in poverty eradication, equally important are business models that would engage low-income communities as producers and consumers in their own robust economies. Successful business models - inherently versatile, innovative, and driven by the profit motive - can sometimes tackle development challenges more quickly and effectively than government and aid mechanisms" http://www.nextbillion.net/ |
We are looking for people, of any age or background, but with ideally a Masters Degree, who are interested in this approach to International Development. We can offer a chance to gain professional experience working within a small global team (without pay) for 6 -12 months. (Full time preferred)
We are set to expand but are finding it really difficult to find local people with the right skill sets and/or experiences. Without promising anything, you can perhaps understand our interest in getting to know people first.
Intern Position One; Business Orientated
¨ Development Through Enterprise
¨ Pro-Poor Sustainable Livelihoods
¨ Rights based Service Discovery
¨ Social Entrepreneurship
Intern Position Two; Technically Orientated
¨ Open Source Networks and Platforms (Fedora and JBoss)
¨ Collaborative Working Environments (Liferay, Accepta)
¨ Gadgets, Widgets, Mash ups, Portlets, Applets, Midlets, Apps
¨ Wikis, Websites, List Servers and Social Networking Tools
¨ Java and Flash Gaming for Social Impact (especially Mobile)
Some of our Clients and Partners:
UK Consortium on AIDS and Development, International Development Research Centre, Meraka Institute, Think Consulting, African Pulse, Growth International, DFID, CSIR (RSA).
In Return:
We will provide you with an opportunity to gain practical experience working within a virtual, vibrant, cross-cultural, mixed disciplined team.
This could be combined with a Working Holiday – spending time with other team members in Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa.
Next Steps:
¨ For further information and to find out more about us www.metalab.co.uk
¨ Send your CV to: michael.jenkins@metalab.co.uk