Justmeans is recruiting a Social Enterprise Fellow to work out of their Pune, India office. The fellow will, among other things:
*Develop and scale our research team
*Develop a business strategy for Justmeans expansion into Asia in the first two quarters of 2010
*Work with one of our partners to launch an annual conference on sustainable development in India
*Work with our CEO, Martin Smith, to identify and secure founding academic and corporate partners for the launch of
Justmeans Asia
*Work with Ashoka Fellow and COO Kevin Long to develop an appropriate mobile technology strategy for India and beyond
Questions:
1. How should Justmeans bring its platform to Asia?
2. Why should Justmeans be in Asia?
3. How should Justmeans use mobile technology in Asia?
Applicant Required Qualifications:
*The entrepreneurial zeal, analytical acumen, humbleness and stamina to engage in the fast-paced and intense nature of the realities of a start-up company in the midst of extraordinary growth.
*Innovative problem solving capabilities with superior interpersonal skills suitable for interacting with a wide range of executives.
*The interpersonal skills to listen to partners, to understand client needs and to seamlessly transform requests into action.
*Superior writing and communication skills.
*An upbeat demeanor along with a sense of humor, a positive can-do attitude, and the humility to regularly incorporate the feedback of others into the work processes.
*A Bachelor’s degree is required; the ideal candidates will have recently completed an MBA or Masters program.
*Significant travel experience and an easy going nature equipped to manage the frustration inherent to start ups.
*A working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.
*A deep understanding of Indian culture is not required but an appreciation of the benefits and challenges to working and living in a developing country is required.
*An open mind, patience, and a deep appreciation of diversity are mandatory.
Benefits include:
*Doing a Fellowship in India with one of the most innovative companies in the sustainability marketplace
*Participation in Justmeans strategy sessions
*Travel to and from India and free housing in Pune, India
*A small living stipend
*Opportunities for continued advancement within Justmeans based on performance
Submission Timeline:
April 6, 2009: Application Process Opens
April 6, 2009 – June 15th – Invite your network to view your submission and comment on it at Justmeans.com/CSRIndia The overall results of the comments and views expressed on Justmeans will be taken into account in selecting the finalists for interviews.
June 16th – July 14th: Interviews and reference checks.
July 20th, 2009: Winner announced
August 16th, 2009 – August 31st, 2009: – Two week training in either London or New York City
September 1st, 2009 – May 31st, 2010: Full time fellowship in India
