Policy Paper Research and Development: Social Entrepreneurship in Africa

About Us: PATHFINDER consults with Business, Academia and Policy for innovative solutions in Sustainable Development. We create solutions to enable the world’s most vulnerable through our unique three-pronged approach: by simultaneously influencing social entrepreneurship, academics, and policy.Project Details: We are looking to work with students or individuals to further develop a policy paper targeted at multi-national organizations, national governments and policymakers, and regional social entrepreneurs. The context of the policy paper is to present the rise and importance of social entrepreneurship in the African region and the subsequent gaps in funding and training for social entrepreneurs across Africa. In particular, a lack of a holistic approach from a regional/continental perspective.Deliverables:- Further development of key points of the paper- Research and identify any other gaps the paper should address- Develop identifiable gaps- Edit and proofread paper (including bibliography)- Create a slide deck/presentation of key pointsRequirements:- Excellent research skills- Excellent writing skills (English)- Ability to work effectively and autonomously- Good communication skills (i.e, clear and concise emails, efficient response time, etc)- Good visual presentation skills (i.e, Microsoft PowerPoint)- Good attention to detail

Internship opportunity - research and development of a policy paper

About Us: PATHFINDER is a social enterprise based in Canada and France, with a mission to drive global development through a trilateral model by engaging with social enterprise, academia, and policy (please see attached business summary and our website for details about us).Project Details: We have two internship positions available to meet deliverables related to the research, writing, and editing of a policy paper with a refugee focus. The selected candidates will be part of a larger working group which will guide them on specific deliverables and action items for the paper. The scope of work is not limited by the paper. It may also include project support, business development, and communications.This is a virtual, unpaid position.Point of contact: Jessica van Thiel, Founding and Managing Partner, PATHFINDER  - jessica@pathfindersocent.com

Development of a White Paper - Refugee and Social Policy

We require research support for our white paper. Specifically with a focus on research management and organization. This paper will be widely published therefore the selected individual must have a high level of rigor, research and writing skills. This is a great opportunity for a student(s) with a political science, writing, business management, international relations and/or law background to be a part of a meaningful and impactful piece of work.

Research and development of a policy paper - Fintech Africa

About Us: PATHFINDER is a social enterprise based in Canada and France, with a mission to drive global development through a trilateral model by engaging with social enterprise, academia, and policy (please see attached business summary and our website for details about us).Project Details: In partnership with the Global Policy House, we are looking for an intern to help produce a paper that maps out the Fintech ecosystem at high level and on state of play of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Africa but cantering this around payments innovation and financial inclusion in Africa. In this report we will also be showcasing some of the sustainable solutions and technology offerings that central banks in Africa maybe able to explore.This is a virtual position.Point of contact: Jessica van Thiel, Founding and Managing Partner, PATHFINDER - jessica@pathfindersocent.com