About the Organisation
TechnoServe is an international nonprofit that promotes business solutions to poverty in the developing world by linking people to information, capital and markets. It is a registered 501(c) based in Washington, D.C., with over 1,540 employees across 29 countries worldwide
About the Opportunity
Since 1996, TechnoServe has engaged over 1,000 Fellows on three to twelve-month projects throughout Africa, India, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The TechnoServe Fellows Program, formerly known as the Volunteer Consultant Program, is a highly competitive fellowship where business professionals have the unique opportunity to contribute their skills to help change the lives of those living in poverty. They experience the field of international development firsthand while building new skills and challenging themselves in a cross-cultural and entrepreneurial environment.
TechnoServe Fellows form a global alumni community representing top-tier consulting, industry, and nonprofit organizations and graduate schools.
While a salary is not offered, TechnoServe typically covers Fellows’ costs to travel to and live in-country for the duration of their projects. These costs may include international airfare, in-country accommodation and transportation, per diem expenses, visas, and other travel-related costs.
About the Projects
While no two projects are exactly alike, typical Fellow roles often involve:
- Assessing and identifying opportunities for markets, value chains, and industries
- Crafting business and funding strategies in partnership with TechnoServe clients
- Strengthening the operations and/or organizational capacity of TechnoServe clients
- Designing innovative TechnoServe projects and proposals
- Evaluating program impact
Other, less frequent projects include researching and writing communications materials, developing training curricula, and designing strategic research for our clients and partners.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the Fellows Program, you must:
- Have successfully completed your undergraduate studies at an accredited four-year program.
- Have at least two to three years of professional, full-time work experience.
- Be available to volunteer for a minimum of ten weeks on the ground.
Benefits
- Most projects cover: one round-trip international flight in economy class; in-country accommodation; per diem expenses to cover meals and incidentals; required travel visas; and vaccinations.
- All Fellows working outside of their own countries are also given emergency evacuation insurance coverage with International SOS
How to Apply
- CLICK HERE, to apply for the Techno serve Fellowship.
- CLICK HERE, for the Official Notification.
When completing the application, please keep in mind:
- You cannot change your responses once your application has been submitted. Please send an email to fellows@tns.org if your dates of availability or other required information changes.
- You must attach a PDF document containing the responses to two essay questions before submitting your application. The essay questions will be provided within the application.
- Your application will be reviewed within two weeks of submission. You will be contacted if your background is found to be a potential match with a Fellow role.
Please send questions about the Fellows Program or the application form to fellows@tns.org.
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