- 法国沛丰协会2012实习信息
- 2012-02-22
PlaNet Finance China
Communications & Development Intern (2012)
About Us
PlaNet Finance Group is a leading international non-profit organization with the mission to alleviate poverty through the development of microfinance. PlaNet Finance, which is headquartered in Paris, has over 1,000 staff, a worldwide network of 122 microfinance and banking experts, and is active in about 50 countries. PlaNet Finance’s clients and partners include the International Finance Corporation, the European Union, Citi Foundation, as well as local banks and microfinance institutions.
Since 2003, PlaNet Finance China — headquartered in Beijing - has been active in over 20 provinces in China, offering advisory services and technical assistance to microfinance actors. Successful projects in China have included the establishment of MicroCred Nanchong, the first fully foreign-owned microcredit company in Sichuan province, designing a microcredit program in earth***-stricken areas of Sichuan Province for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and conducting an impact assessment of the microfinance component of a livelihood program implemented by Plan International in five townships of Shaanxi Province.
Communications & Development Intern
We are currently seeking a six-month, full-time Communications & Development Intern (C&D Intern) to work in our Beijing office. As the C&D Intern, you will report directly to the Executive Director. Your main tasks will be to manage external and internal communications, contribute to the development of new projects/initiatives, and assist with general administration. Duties include but are not limited to:
Manage website and spearheading updates (including blog, news, projects, resource center etc.)
Coordinate the writing publication of the bi-annual newsletter, sector reports and proposals
Develop new marketing materials, such as brochures and presentations
Interface with the donor community and journalists
Update and manage the communications database of over 600 contacts
Manage staff trainings and weekly team meetings
After familiarization, those who manage their communications tasks efficiently may have the opportunity to become more involved with project activities. Possible work includes contributing to the research, brainstorming and design of new projects, producing project reports and assisting with project coordination and accompanying staff in the field to collect data on target communities.
Qualifications
A university degree, preferably in communications, economics, public policy or related fields
Native English speaker with a strong command of Mandarin
Interest in poverty alleviation, microfinance and China’s development
Excellent organizational, communication, writing and research skills
Flexibility to work independently or in a group and able to multi-task
Experience working with social media and leveraging new media channels for communications
Knowledge and experience of graphic and/or website design and management a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Publisher. Experience with Adobe Photoshop a plus
The internship is unpaid; however, PlaNet Finance will provide a modest monthly stipend. Based on outstanding performance during the internship period, interns may be invited to join our team as permanent staff.
If interested, please send your CV, cover letter and one English academic or professional writing sample to Katy Wang at recruit@ with the subject line “2012 Communications & Development Intern”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
