Organisation : IDEX Accelerator
Location : International (Bangalore, India)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Development, Community Engagement, Conservation & Environment, Consulting, Education & Employment, Education & Training, Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Health – General, Humanitarian, Media, Other, Research / Medical Research, Science & Technology, Social Enterprise, Women, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 30 Sep, 2018
About the organisation
IDEX is a US based non-profit that was incubated under Gray Matters Capital in 2010 with the objective of developing the next wave of “social intrapreneurs” who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world! Since launching the IDEX Accelerator, a professional fellowship program for aspiring social enterprise practitioners, we have since transformed from a pilot project of 10 fellows to a global initiative with 300+ Alumni from.
About the role
IN A NUTSHELL:
- 3 Week Virtual Orientation + 1 Week Field Orientation to induct you into India’s social sector and prepare you for the next six month field experience
- 24 Weeks Social Enterprise Placement in India where your professional growth will be matched by personal growth while equipping you with the right tools to excel
- Supported with a relevant, creative and progressive curriculum covering Social Innovation, Communications & Outreach, Resource Mobilization and Impact Assessment
- Capacity Building Workshops & Meetings led by Subject Matter Experts and Mentors-in-Residence who are seasoned professionals and thought leaders in their respective fields
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
We are seeking young professionals (ages 21-35) who have a proven track record of leadership and are seeking to use their education and skills to address social and economic challenges for under-served populations. IDEX Fellows come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, as each individual fellowship position requires different specific skills. Ideal candidates will possess:
- Bachelors or Masters degree
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years of work experience
- Proven track record of leadership responsibilities
- A passion and desire to work in emerging markets and use social enterprise principles to solve global issues
- An ability to quickly adapt and work in resource constrained environments
- Desire to engage in an intense professional development experience while applying creative solutions to deepen impact
FELLOW BENEFITS
- Pre-departure Virtual Training
- Monthly Transportation Stipend of $125 (approx. INR 8500) for the 6 months of fellowship term (prorated for the first and last months)
- Housing in Bangalore for 1st month of fellowship term
- Monthly capacity building workshops
- Networking opportunities
- An advising program that pairs fellows with local resident mentors and a curated curriculum
- A one-week Orientation in Bangalore, India to begin the fellowship
- Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager
- Post-fellowship support
- Internationally recognized professional certification in Social Enterprise
- Strategically transitioning your professional skills to service the development sector in one of the biggest emerging markets
- Adding professional credibility with this one of a kind, on the ground experience
- Being engaged with an incredible diversity of world views, experiences and cultural traditions that fellows bring to the program.
- Life Skilling – getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Exposure to invaluable professional networks and alumni network opportunities
- A global family for life!
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Applications Open – 1st August, 2018
- APPLICATIONS DEADLINE – 30th SEPTEMBER 2018
- Apply Online at www.idexaccelerator.com
- Important Dates and Timeline
- Application Guide and Resources
- Program Investment and Scholarships
- Fellowship Start Date – 7th January, 2019
- Fellowship End Date – 28th June, 2019
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: IDEX Fellow – January 2019 Program in India via Pro Bono Australia.
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