Created At : Idealist
Created On : 2010/08/21 04:03:14 -0400
Description :
In rural India, villagers live without easy access to trade, government, business, and health information. This makes them easy prey for intermediaries who control the flow of information and can demand high payments to allow villagers access to it. Satyan is building service kiosks in countryside villages to bring internet connections and ready, affordable access to information.
Description of Volunteer Opportunity
Drishtee is a rural distribution network that delivers need based products and services to rural communities. Over the past nine years, Drishtee has developed an expertise in rolling out a unique last mile distribution network, built on both Infomration and Communication Technology (ICT) application and "ground level entrepreneurship." The distribution network is represented by local entrepreneurs at the retail end who provide access to their community at minimum opportunity cost. To spread its network, Drishtee follows a two-pronged strategy - creating its own network of kiosk franchisees providing services to the local community and tapping the existing rural retail points (RRPs) in the villages under the Supply Chain Management model (SCM).
We currently have a network of over 4,200 micro-enterprises - run by rural entrepreneurs across India that are connected through our supply chain network. Through this network, we provide them, and thus their subsequent customers - people living in rural India, with access to essential products and services like education, health care, financial services including micro-finance and retail products.
Drishtee's education division has thus far provided instruction on subjects like computer literacy and English to more than 30,000 students in rural India. More information about Drishtee can be found at www.drishtee.com. A full list of courses offered can be accessed through the following link: http://www.ceepindia.com/courses.html
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Drishtee, through an extensive survey exercise, has identified a list of 10 courses that are in demand and can be rolled out in rural India. We are now looking for an intern who will help us develop the content for these courses.
The candidate will:
• Identify and develop content for new education courses.
• Proof-read and certify previously developed content.
• Improve the current student testing system by adding questions to the examination database.
• Devise and implement a roll out plan for courses with guidance from the lead education manager.
The candidate should possess strong writing abilities and be able to convey ideas in a simple and engaging manner.
If interested, please send your resume along with your volunteer form.
Dates: Immediately for 3 to 6 months
Required Skills and Experience:
Excellent writing abilities
Excellent communication skills
Compensation: No
Housing: Yes
