Call For Application for ACCION Ambassador Programme

[African Citizens]

ACCION International is pleased to announce that applications are now
open for the second class of Ambassadors!

The Ambassadors Program is a volunteer program whose goal is to send
dedicated individuals to the field to document the impact of
microfinance on the lives of the poor. It is a unique experience that
offers participants rare exposure to the work of ACCION’s partner
microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the field.

Once accepted into the program, Ambassadors receive one week of
intensive training at ACCION’s headquarters in Boston, MA, covering
essential topics such as what to expect in the field, an introduction
to microfinance and ACCION’s work, and how to document field
experiences through blogs, photographs, journals and video
testimonials.

Following the training, teams of 2-3 Ambassadors will travel to an
ACCION partner MFI, where they will carry out special projects and
visit microentrepreneurs for up to 12 weeks.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and meet the
following requirements:

* 21+; university graduate
* Fluency in a local language (such as English, Hindi or Spanish –
depending on the host MFI location)
* Experience traveling or living overseas (preferably in a
developing country)
* Excellent writing, communication and analytical skills
* Interest in microfinance, economic development or social
entrepreneurship
* Familiarity with video, photography and Web-based applications,
such as blogs and social networks
* Flexibility, humility and self-motivation

To apply to become an ACCION Ambassador, please visit our website
www.accion.org/ambassadors where you can complete our online
application and submit your resume and cover letter. We will contact
short-listed candidates for phone interviews, language screening and a
writing test.

Please send any questions to ambas...@accion.org.