This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93+ countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across countries and continents and work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world, one in which we all can develop the skills and find our power to contribute meaningful change for the good of all. Job Description An Ashoka Fellow from Rajasthan India is creating networks of women federations that can self-replicate across rural India and will be champions within their communities for economic and social development. At the base of his three level system, is a local group of 10 to 15 women. In the middle, a village organization comprising of 10 to 15 local groups, with 300 to 400 women. At the top, is a federation comprising of 20 to 30 village organizations, between 3000 to 4000 women in each federation. By the formation of these federations that are women-owned and led at every level, it enables greater leadership potential and market access for women with provision for credit that can finance small industries (around $5m to $7m). The idea behind this collectivized network is to build a platform for women to grow in their leadership as they become members at each level, pool resources together to form large market linkages in trades like animal husbandry, dairy, textile, etc., and finally, to build a movement of women that can challenge the status quo in their villages and address the social issues of these areas. We are looking for a research associate who can work with this Fellow to determine the contributing and constraining factors that lead to the success and failure of rural women institutions in Rajasthan, and how can empirical analysis can inform inclusive and effective policies. They have seen, for example, how traditional approaches of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a mechanism for rural development has its limitations, including the over-dependence of villages on external development professionals, the lack of access to markets, and the inability of SHGs to integrate back into their communities as change agents. If you have interest and knowledge of these cultural and development issues at work in India, and have experience with empirical analysis we'd love to hear from you! Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 1 to 3 hours The estimated duration of the project is: 1-3 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Expertise in rural development and women's empowerment issues. Research expertise Mixed method analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) Experience with literature reviews Secondary Analysis (as in searching for existing data to use for your own needs). Show more Show less

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93+ countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across countries and continents and work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world, one in which we all can develop the skills and find our power to contribute meaningful change for the good of all. Job Description An Ashoka Fellow from Rajasthan India is creating networks of women federations that can self-replicate across rural India and will be champions within their communities for economic and social development. At the base of his three level system, is a local group of 10 to 15 women. In the middle, a village organization comprising of 10 to 15 local groups, with 300 to 400 women. At the top, is a federation comprising of 20 to 30 village organizations, between 3000 to 4000 women in each federation. By the formation of these federations that are women-owned and led at every level, it enables greater leadership potential and market access for women with provision for credit that can finance small industries (around $5m to $7m). The idea behind this collectivized network is to build a platform for women to grow in their leadership as they become members at each level, pool resources together to form large market linkages in trades like animal husbandry, dairy, textile, etc., and finally, to build a movement of women that can challenge the status quo in their villages and address the social issues of these areas. We are looking for a research associate who can work with this Fellow to determine the contributing and constraining factors that lead to the success and failure of rural women institutions in Rajasthan, and how can empirical analysis can inform inclusive and effective policies. They have seen, for example, how traditional approaches of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a mechanism for rural development has its limitations, including the over-dependence of villages on external development professionals, the lack of access to markets, and the inability of SHGs to integrate back into their communities as change agents. If you have interest and knowledge of these cultural and development issues at work in India, and have experience with empirical analysis we'd love to hear from you! Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 1 to 3 hours The estimated duration of the project is: 1-3 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Expertise in rural development and women's empowerment issues. Research expertise Mixed method analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) Experience with literature reviews Secondary Analysis (as in searching for existing data to use for your own needs). Show more Show less

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93+ countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across countries and continents and work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world, one in which we all can develop the skills and find our power to contribute meaningful change for the good of all. Job Description An Ashoka Fellow from Rajasthan India is creating networks of women federations that can self-replicate across rural India and will be champions within their communities for economic and social development. At the base of his three level system, is a local group of 10 to 15 women. In the middle, a village organization comprising of 10 to 15 local groups, with 300 to 400 women. At the top, is a federation comprising of 20 to 30 village organizations, between 3000 to 4000 women in each federation. By the formation of these federations that are women-owned and led at every level, it enables greater leadership potential and market access for women with provision for credit that can finance small industries (around $5m to $7m). The idea behind this collectivized network is to build a platform for women to grow in their leadership as they become members at each level, pool resources together to form large market linkages in trades like animal husbandry, dairy, textile, etc., and finally, to build a movement of women that can challenge the status quo in their villages and address the social issues of these areas. We are looking for a research associate who can work with this Fellow to determine the contributing and constraining factors that lead to the success and failure of rural women institutions in Rajasthan, and how can empirical analysis can inform inclusive and effective policies. They have seen, for example, how traditional approaches of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a mechanism for rural development has its limitations, including the over-dependence of villages on external development professionals, the lack of access to markets, and the inability of SHGs to integrate back into their communities as change agents. If you have interest and knowledge of these cultural and development issues at work in India, and have experience with empirical analysis we'd love to hear from you! Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 1 to 3 hours The estimated duration of the project is: 1-3 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Expertise in rural development and women's empowerment issues. Research expertise Mixed method analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) Experience with literature reviews Secondary Analysis (as in searching for existing data to use for your own needs). Show more Show less

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 (and growing!) Ashoka Fellows in 95 countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across nations and continents and work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world, one in which we all can find and develop our power to contribute to meaningful change for the good of all, For more information, please visit ashoka org Job Description Ashoka is fortunate to be one of ten global volunteer recruitment partners with LinkedIn for Good As their partner, we are able to access LinkedIn's algorithms to target our volunteer needs to professionals in their vast network who say they would like to share their skills Since the launch of our partnership in 2014, over 15,000 professionals have offered their assistance in response to the ads we placed on LinkedIn, and more are showing up each day! We Are Looking For a Volunteer Who Could Work With Ashoka's Volunteer Coordinator To Help Manage This Influx Of Talent This Will Involve Reviewing applications as they come in, highlighting the most qualified candidates, Grouping these candidates by expertise for future reference, Networking with Fellows and staff who are also receiving the applications, Managing responses to applicants not chosen for the roles advertised, offering them an alternative way to engage through our One Community offerings, Your work will help create a human resource talent pool that can work with our Fellows and staff from around the world as their needs arise It will also allow us to keep these professionals engaged in our network which will enliven and expand the Everyone a Changemaker world we are working to build Not only will your work be crucial for Ashoka but you will be welcomed into a global community of changemakers from around the world with ability to access the exciting organizational work that sustains them! Please let us know today if you can help! Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 5 to 8, ideally an hour each day or every other day The estimated duration of the project is: Ongoing with a minimum commitment of 6 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Human Resources experience to be able to identify the applicants most valuable to our work Experience with volunteers, showing appreciation of their value and respect for their generosity and commitment Excellent English communication skills, both writing and verbal Comfortable with learning and executing functions on Salesforce

This is a unique leadership opportunity to work at a globally recognized, social impact organization that is changing the world for good of all. As the Controller at Ashoka, reporting to the chief financial officer (CFO), you will have oversight responsibility, in partnership with the CFO, over all finance, accounting, and reporting activities in the Organization. You will supervise the Finance team at Global, the Regional Finance Managers, and the Oremus Finance/Accounting support team. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will assist the CFO in the preparation of presentations to the board finance and audit committee. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements, as well as implementing internal controls and mechanisms for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets. You will coordinate all audit activity and consistently analyze financial data to present financial reports timely and accurately while keeping senior leadership informed of Ashoka's financial status. Furthermore, you will oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting to ensure alignment with grant and program budgets. It will be your responsibility to maintain relationships with external stakeholders, establish and monitor finance policies and procedures, and evaluate and lead the team to improve the application of the accounting ERP system (NetSuite). As a leader, you will leverage the strengths of the current finance team members, clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop training programs to maximize individual and organizational goals. Providing leadership in internal communications and creating a positive work environment will be essential. Moreover, you will coach other staff and collaborate with them to define and find solutions to issues. In terms of supervision, you will report to the CFO and oversee Accountants, analysts, Regional Finance Managers/Directors, and the Oremus Finance/Accounting Support Team. The ideal candidate for this position will have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification, 2-5 years of experience in a Controller or equivalent position, experience in not-for-profit organization accounting, and strong knowledge of ERP platforms, preferably NetSuite. Public accounting experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a desire to make a meaningful change in the world will be beneficial.,