Internship Program - Agriculture MDF

Company Overview

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 foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives. Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

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 multiple (three) four-month internship positions available in our November 2020 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.

About You

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.

If this sounds like you, please submit your application as soon as possible. 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?

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. These positions are open to Timor Leste nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Timor Leste. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.

Applications close midnight Friday 02 October 2020.

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