[Kictanet] Announcment: Financial Services Project and Application Reminder

Thu Mar 30 00:47:13 EAT 2006

The Reuters Digital Vision Program (DVP) at Stanford University is
> now accepting applications for a 2006-07 Fellow to work on a special
> DVP project in conjunction with its partner, Women's World Banking
> (WWB). The WWB is a network of leading microfinance institutions with
> presence in more than 30 countries. For this special project, the
> deadline has been extended to April 19, 2006.* The Fellowship for
> this project will be awarded at the end of May, 2006 as part of and
> at the same time as the rest of the DVP Fellowships.
>
> THE PROJECT
> This Fellow will employ a needs-based approach to design, develop and
> deploy a simple system to allow micro-entrepreneurs to register their
> business transactions, generate reports and communicate directly with
> micro-finance institutions.  The objective of this project is to
> improve micro-entrepreneurs' financial literacy and business results
> and to enhance the efficiency of micro-finance institutions.  The
> project will initiate with WWB affiliates in Colombia and/or the
> Dominican Republic.
>
> We are seeking applicants with a product (development & management)
> background, ideally in the financial services industry and/or Latin
> America.
> The Fellow will play a key role in defining and articulating the
> vision for this solution, and will lead the effort to:
> * Understand market needs and user requirements and translate these
> into detailed product requirements, product features and functionality
> * Articulate end user and micro finance institution value proposition
> and develop a viable business model
> * Manage the pilot tests in the field
>
> Qualifications:
> * Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
> * Experience in product (development & management), ideally with
> financial services
> * Excellent communications and analytical skills
> * Understanding of network technologies, devices, and management tools
> (MIS)
> * Desirable experience in emerging markets
> * Experience with field research
> * BA/BS degree or Equivalent
> * Fluent in English and Spanish
>
> This is a two-year project. The DVP Fellowship will last one academic
> year (2006-07) with the potential of extending to a second year.
> Significant travel will be required.
>
> Please visit our Become A Fellow <http://rdvp.org/become> page for
> more information, including special application instructions for this
> financial services project.
>
>
> THE PROGRAM
>  The Digital Vision Program supports social entrepreneurs who seek
> to leverage technology-based solutions in the interest of
> humanitarian, educational, and sustainable development goals. The
> Program fosters interdisciplinary projects and prototyping efforts
> that address real needs in underserved communities. For the 2006-07
> academic year, the program will focus on the following broad categories:
>
> * Advancing Financial Services (Microfinance, microinsurance,
> remittances, market information, e-commerce)
>  * Knowledge and Empowerment (Literacy and numeracy, e-learning and
> training, e-government, social networks, and community building)
>  * Networked Health and Welfare (Health administration, health
> research and sciences, public health and safety, telemedicine, relief
> services, advocacy)
>
> The core of the Program is a nine-month fellowship that brings
> individuals from around the globe to the Stanford University Campus.
> Digital Vision Fellows collaborate with faculty, students, private
> sector firms, non-government organizations, and most importantly,
> each other. Digital Vision Fellows have Visiting Scholar privileges
> at Stanford University, including the ability to audit courses.
> Fellows also participate in a structured Sanford Digital Vision
> Program with weekly meetings, workshops, and seminars.
>
> Fees and Scholarships
>
> The Reuters Foundation and other DVP partners will cover all Stanford
> University fees and expenses for full-time fellowships. Living
> stipends may be available for fellows accepted from developing world
> countries. The Digital Vision Program also offers "Corporate
> Fellowships" to individuals from organizations who continue to
> perform their full-time professional duties in their organizations,
> while participating in the seminars, workshops, and other organized
> activities of the DVP.
>
> How to apply
> Please visit the "Become a Fellow" link on our website at
> <<http://rdvp.org>http://rdvp.org > for more information.
> DVP Applications are due on April 3, 2006, with the exception of the
> financial services project.
>
>
> Karen Coppock
> Director of Industry Collaboration
> Reuters Digital Vision Program
> Stanford University
> <http://rdvp.org>
>
> * Please note: this deadline extension applies only to this Financial
> Services Project with WWB. All other RDVP applicants must submit
> their completed application by April 3, 2006. Applicants who have
> already submitted their applications and wish to apply for this
> project must contact us directly by email <digitalvision (at) csli
> (dot) stanford (dot) edu> or by phone +1 650.724.4069.
>
>


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