JOBS

Responsibilities Include

• Conducting training for scholars in country at the beginning of the Institute;
• Advising scholars on the curriculum throughout the duration of the Institute;
• Hosting reflection sessions and leading discussion groups on topics related to cultural immersion, poverty, development, and social entrepreneurship;
• Working in conjunction with ThinkImpact in-country staff to manage logistical needs while in Africa including organization of food and water, transportation, and homestays;
• Acting as connectors for the scholars to identify and build meaningful community relationships and partnerships to develop innovative products and services;
• Acting as the first point of contact for scholars if a concern or issue arises;
• Documenting the scholars’ progress through the institute by collecting pictures, blogs and videos.

Compensation

• Reimbursement for travel costs to June 6th-11th TeamXtreme training up to $150
• International flights round-trip to Africa
• All expenses (food, lodging, transportation, etc) starting on June 8th and throughout the duration of the Institute

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for the position of advisor, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a B.A./B.S.
• Have experience working and living in a developing country
• Have experience leading university-aged students
• Have a U.S. passport or student visa
• Applicants that are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree receive additional consideration
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience receive additional consideration

What We Look For

A successful advisor has experience working with and leading university-aged students. In order to be a successful leader for the scholars the advisor should be confident as a person and in their leadership role.  Advisors should be enthusiastic about their work and have a positive attitude.  Advisors need to be a source of inspiration and motivation for scholars to be leaders and facilitators in the community.

Advisors need to stay calm and collected in situations of uncertainty or emergency. Scholars look to the advisor for answers and the advisor must always instill confidence and provide the scholars with reassurance.  Advisors must also be quick to action when dealing with a potentially dangerous situation.

Advisors need to communicate with and facilitate communication between community members, scholars and staff.  They act as “connectors” in the communities, helping to foster and build relationships between community members and scholars.  They need to be organized and adept at leading meetings and discussions.

Advisors must be excellent listeners.  They are open to new ideas and encourage scholars to pursue new ways of thinking, be curious, and be creative.  They should be innovative thinkers always looking for new options and solutions, encouraging the scholars to do the same.  Advisors should keep an open mind and be willing to hear out the ideas and concerns of others.  They should be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to change.  They should not be discouraged by setbacks or difficulties but instead encourage and push the group forward.

Advisors should have a deep understanding of TI’s approach and philosophy.  They should be professional at all times.  The ideal advisor is a role model for appropriate behavior on the Institute.

Process

Applications should include a resume, two references (1 professional and 1 academic and/or professional), and a cover letter that touches on the following 5 “why questions”:

• Why college students?
• Why the Institute?
• Why social entrepreneurship?
• Why Africa?
• Why immersion?

• June 5th-11th Advisor training with US team — TeamXtreme
• June 12th Advisors depart for either Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, or South Africa
• June 13th-18th Advisors take part in in-country training and preparation
• June 19th Scholars arrive in country

The application may be accessed at https://thinkimpact.wufoo.com/forms/the-institute-2013-advisor-application/

Responsibilities Include

• Scholar Training.  The Country Associate is involved in training the scholars on the curriculum at the onset of the Institute.
• Logistics.  The Country Associate will manage logistical needs on the Institute including but not limited to food, water, transportation, accommodation, homestays, translators, excursions, internet, and phones.
• Documentation.  The Country Associate will document the scholars’ progress through the Institute by collecting, organizing, and uploading pictures, blogs, and videos.
• Budgeting/Finances. The Country Associate will manage and report on monetary transactions in-country including financial reporting, receipt processing, etc.
• Reporting.  The Country Associate will be in constant contact with ThinkImpact headquarters.  The Country Associate will send weekly updates/reports to the Africa Operations manager in the format outlined by ThinkImpact.
• Safety. The Country Associate will do everything possible to ensure the safety of scholars and advisors at all times.
• Emergency Coordination.  In the event of a medical or other emergency, the Country Associate will work closely with other ThinkImpact staff on the ground to deal with the issue efficiently and will notify ThinkImpact headquarters as soon as possible.

Compensation

• Reimbursement for travel costs to training retreat, March 8th-10th to Interview Xtreme up to $150
• Reimbursement for travel costs to June 7th-11^th to Team Xtreme training up to $150
• International flights round-trip to Africa
• All expenses (food, lodging, transportation, etc) starting on June 7th and throughout the duration of the Institute

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for the position of country associate, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a B.A./B.S.
• Have experience working and living in a developing country
• Have experience working and living in either Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda or South Africa
• Have experience leading university-aged students
• Have a U.S. passport or student visa
• Applicants that are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree receive additional consideration
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience receive additional consideration

What We Look For

A successful country associate has experience working with and leading university-aged students. In order to be a successful leader for the country associate should be confident as a person and in their leadership role.  Country associates should be enthusiastic about their work and have a positive attitude.  Country associates need to be effective leaders and facilitators in the community.

Country associates need to stay calm and collected in situations of uncertainty or emergency. Advisors and scholars look to the country associate for answers and the country associate must always instill confidence and provide the scholars with reassurance.  Country associates must also be quick to action when dealing with a potentially dangerous situation.

Country associates need to communicate with and facilitate communication between community members, country coordinators and advisors.  They need to be organized and adept at leading meetings and discussions.

Country associates must be excellent listeners. They should keep an open mind and be willing to hear out the ideas and concerns of others.  They should be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to change.  They should not be discouraged by setbacks or difficulties but instead encourage and push the team forward.

Country associates should have a deep understanding of ThinkImpact’s approach and philosophy.  They should be professional at all times.  The ideal country associate is a role model for appropriate behavior on the Institute.

Process

Applications are processed on a rolling basis

Applications should include a resume, two references (1 professional and 1 academic and/or professional), and a cover letter that touches on the following 5 “why questions”

• Why college students?
• Why the Institute?
• Why social entrepreneurship?
• Why Africa?
• Why immersion?

• June 5th-11th TeamXtreme in Denver, Colorado
• June 12th Staff depart for either Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, or South Africa
• June 13th-18th Staff take part in in-country training and preparation
• June 19th Scholars arrive in country

The application may be accessed at https://thinkimpact.wufoo.com/forms/the-institute-2013-country-associate-application/