Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Intern

The ETAF -  Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Intern - will join the ETAF Head Office team and focus on collecting and analyzing data to create a business and social case for gender-inclusive lending for countries across Africa and Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct thorough research, gathering data on gender disparities in lending, analysing market trends and success stories, and identifying potential risks and benefits.
• Develop a persuasive business case by presenting financial benefits and ROI projections and proposing mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Craft a compelling social case by highlighting the social impact and empowerment of gender-inclusive lending and incorporating testimonials and real-life examples to support the argument.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled in a credited college graduate or undergraduate program.
• Must be seeking a degree that offers courses in gender, business, economics, and related disciplines.
• Passionate about Opportunity’s mission. Able to promote and communicate the organization’s goals and objectives to external and internal stakeholders.

CAPSTONE PROJECT  

Create a business and social case for gender inclusive lending for 1-2 identified countries across Africa and Asia which will be presented at the end of the project.

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL

Opportunity International is a global non-profit that has been empowering people to work their way out of poverty since 1971. Opportunity provides 18.7 million people with innovative financial resources, training, and support to grow their small businesses and send their children to school. In 2022, Opportunity International and its partners helped fund 5,600 schools that reached 1.6 million children, and they released more than $2.6 billion in capital across 30 countries. Discover more at  opportunity.org  or join the conversation on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram , and  Twitter .