Kiva.org was founded upon the fundamental principle that connecting people through lending can help alleviate poverty. To ensure that it succeeds, the
company, along with its user base, provides borrowers with the seed capital needed to generate income, and thereby live a life of sustainability and independence. So far, this approach has enabled Kiva to raise 410+ million for 995,111+ entrepreneurs in 67 countries, momentum which it looks to
continue in the coming years as it positions itself to achieve $1 billion in loans across a variety of sectors by 2017.
Kiva's Global Investments Team is a dynamic group of dedicated people building and managing our global portfolio. We are seeking someone who can help manage both small and large tasks. The Data Analyst & Researcher Intern will support the Portfolio Managers on the Portfolio team to support financial data entry and analysis for our partners as well as researching markets and potential partners in those markets. This would be a thrilling opportunity for someone whose background and career path are geared towards portfolio management in international markets. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in research, financial analysis, and writing, and also be willing to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.
This intern will have the opportunity to work with Kiva's India Portfolio, helping with Kiva's repayment reporting process. He/she will also pull samples of posted loans on Kiva and compare the post with what the microfinance institution intended to be posted. These projects will give the intern insight into the field.
This is an unpaid internship
Required Skills:
B.A. required
Experience with accounting either through work or educational.
Experience with MySQL preferred.
International focused Major / Minor.
Worked with data in Excel
Excellent writing skills.
Acute time management.
Ability to grasp complex tasks.
Flexible, willing to "roll up your sleeves."
Must have own computer to bring to Kiva.
Benefits:
Opportunity to join the team of the world's first online person-to-person lending platform.
Robust microfinance education and career development opportunities.
References gladly given for successful participants.
Resume and cover letter required. Please specify your availability in the cover letter as well as providing us with three references.
