Consulting and Entrepreneurship Intern
Host Company:
EURO PHAR Consulting
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 19 - August 10, 2012
Language Level:
1-5 (All levels of French) plus fluent English
Internship Description:
EURO PHAR Consulting identifies potential partnerships to support profitable wireless in emerging and developing countries, in line with the UN Objectives of the Millennium Development Goals.
Working with an international network of experts, EURO PHAR develops public private partnerships between governments, civil society and businesses, especially the mobile telephony operators. In doing so, the company builds on innovative business models and financing mechanisms to empower local communities in Healthcare, Medicare and education. Its (unique) founder and its partners in NY and Brussels have strong experience and ties within the Business sector, the mobile industry, Global Health and Development as well.
The internship is a great opportunity to learn about how to run a consultancy company and how to interact with stakeholders and develop value proposals. Interns can make valuable contributions and participate in decision-making process working along with the founder.
Skill & Experience Required:
- Highly motivated
- Creative and interested in ICT (information and communication technology) and development issues
Sample Projects:
Depending on intern's skills and interests, s/he may develop EURO PHAR‘s activities :
- Identifying innovative approaches and opportunities for developing public private partnerships using ICTs
- Interacting with stakeholders
- Writing value proposals
- Creating a web marketing plan to promote EURO PHAR services; including a website content and layout and social media networking activity
- Providing support and co-leadership to the organization of an event in a developing country TBC late 2011 on women and ICTs
Benefits for Intern:
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for international consulting, ICTs, and innovative partnerships to gain experience in this area and networking.
The intern will work directly with the founder of the company and will gain an exciting, privileged view of a consulting business start-up.
Benefits for Company:
EURO PHAR looks forward to the new perspective and input of an international intern to develop its business, raise its profile and share its expertise, values and network
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