• Live and work for 12 months in a developing country
• Work with innovative organisations across the Asia Pacific Region
• Support women & men from low-income backgrounds to achieve economic empowerment

A unique opportunity to work across the Asia Pacific region supporting financial capability development and economic empowerment initiatives as part of Good Return’s FSO Volunteer Program.

You will play a key role in the following:

• The role will support identification, due diligence and business advisory support to investees, development of relationships in the sector as well as monitoring and oversight of investments and partners.
• Assist with project coordination, research funding opportunities, coordinate funding proposal writing
• Create short blogs, photographs and/or video for the Good Return website or social media

You will hold a degree in Business/Finance, International Development or similar and have at least 1 year of work experience (paid or unpaid) relevant to Good Return’s program areas, such as international development, finance/banking or adult education. You will have strong analytical abilities, both qualitative and quantitative.

Strong communication skills and personal qualities—including resilience, tolerance, open-mindedness and adaptability—will be required to work effectively in a cross-cultural team environment.

Good Return will provide international airfares from Sydney, certain pre-departure medical costs, visa expenses, insurance and a monthly living allowance (including accommodation costs).

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency status is required to apply for this position.

Additional Information:

The role will commence in early July 2019. Applicants must be available for a 4-day induction course in May 2019, prior to their placement, at Good Return’s Sydney office. Later commencement dates and/or periods of less than 12 months will not be considered.

Learn more in the full Position Description.