Eligibility Requirements
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and meet the following requirements:
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Be at least 21 years old;
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Be a university graduate;
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Be fluent in a local language (such as Hindi, French or Spanish – depending on the program location);
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Have experience traveling or living overseas (preferably in a developing country);
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Possess excellent writing, communication and analytical skills;
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Have an interest in microfinance, economic development or social entrepreneurship;
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Be familiar with video, photography and web applications, such as blogs and social networks;
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Be flexible, humble and self-motivated;
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Be available to participate in the 2013 Ambassadors training in Boston; and
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Be able to cover travel and living expenses during the course of the program, including the mandatory training in Boston.
Language Proficiency Requirements
All Ambassadors must be able to communicate fluently in the language in which the partner institution conducts its business. In Latin America, all partners conduct their business in Spanish, and therefore Spanish fluency is a firm requirement. In parts of India and Africa, English is the language in which business in conducted, and for those placements, beginner/intermediate local languages are an asset, but not required. Placements in Francophone Africa require fluency in French and fluent Hindi is required for one of our partners in Northern India.
Application Requirements
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A current resume;
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A cover letter that answers these questions: Why do you want to be an Accion Ambassador? What do you hope to gain from the experience? What skills can you offer to your host MFI? How do you plan to finance this program?;
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A writing sample of any nature, no longer than 1,000 words; and
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Exceptional candidates will be invited to have a phone interview and possible subsequent interviews with partner MFIs before final selection.
Questions?
Email ambassadors@accion.org with questions or to request more information about the program.
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