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Company Overview:
About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
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Project Overview:
About Market Development Facility (MDF)
Market
Development Facility is an Australian Government funded multi-country
initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through
higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries. We connect
individuals, businesses, governments and NGOs with each other, and with
markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination
and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic
growth.
MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFAT). It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with
Swisscontact.
In Timor-Leste, MDF promotes economic diversification
and poverty reduction through partnerships in agribusiness and tourism.
The team also encourages entrepreneurship by providing financial and
advisory support to innovative businesses.
Your Opportunity:
MDF
has a number of four-month internships available in our October 2021
intake. In Timor-Leste, interns will support MDF’s efforts to promote
economic development, particularly through fieldwork in the agriculture
sector.
Our interns will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with farmers, businesses and government representatives to understand how agricultural markets function.
- Assist analysis of agricultural markets, particularly to identify opportunities for, or constraints to, economic growth.
- Work with MDF Business Advisers to develop innovative intervention ideas.
- Communicate with potential partner organisations and assisting the negotiation of agreements with them.
- Develop good working relationships with partner organisations.
- Assist with the implementation of interventions, particularly through visits to implementation sites.
- Monitor results of interventions, particularly through field visits.
- Undertake other activities as directed by Business Advisers,Country Director, or other representatives of Palladium.
Requirements:
MDF is looking for enthusiastic university graduates with a desire to learn and a keen interest in development in Timor-Leste. In addition, successful interns will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in the fields of agriculture, fisheries or economic development.
- Graduated within the last two years, with a minimum Grade Point average of 3.0
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and spoken Tetun language skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly and extensively within Timor-Leste.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with fieldwork, research and data collection.
- Good written and spoken English language skills.
MDF is committed to creating a diverse and creative workforce. We encourage women, people with disabilities, and people from other diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply?
By clicking on the "Apply Now" button below, please submit your CV and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
Relevant education certificates should be made available as they will be requested as part of the recruitment process.
Applications close midnight Tuesday, 5 October 2021.
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