Microfinance Program Assistant Internship

  Paraguay

• Other Cities in Paraguay: 
Asuncion

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 5-August 31

Description: A thorough understanding of its clients' ability to repay their loans is key to the continued success of any microfinance institution. The Microfinance Program Assistant will work on a project to identify the segment of clients most likely to pay late or default on their loans. Tasks include: analyzing relevant institutional data and client files, interviewing clients, managers and credit officials and reviewing current institutional policies. The intern will produce a final report providing conclusions, supporting information and recommendations for future action.

Interns must be available for a minimum of 8 weeks, but preference may be given to those able to stay longer. Start and end dates may be somewhat flexible.

Please note: The Fundacion collects a fee of USD 350/month to help cover the costs of running the internship program; this includes the cost of housing which is provided for all interns.

Qualifications: Qualities sought include: Spanish proficiency, strong interest in microfinance, ability to work independently, good research and writing skills and a desire to work both in the office and in the field.

Cost in US$: USD 350/month

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Paraguay Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Fundacion Paraguaya's Mission Statement: Fundacion Paraguaya promotes entrepreneurship, empowering the poor to create new jobs and increase family income. Fundacion Paraguaya runs three main interrelated programs: a microfinance program, an economic education program for children and young people (Junior Achievement) and a self-sufficient agricultural high school.

Year Founded: 1985