Volunteer Sustainable Finance & Development Analyst with Animana & Hecho por nosotros

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow

Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world.

This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity

About The Affiliated Organization

Hecho x Nosotros is an international NGO based in Latin America working at the intersection of sustainability, circular economy, and social innovation. We advocate for systemic change by empowering artisans, advancing regenerative development, and promoting inclusive economic models rooted in ethics and cultural heritage. We hold consultative status with ECOSOC.

For more information, please visit https://www.hechoxnosotros.org/es

Job Description

We are seeking passionate and committed volunteers with backgrounds in economics, finance, or development studies to support research and strategic initiatives around sustainable finance. The volunteer will contribute to the design and analysis of innovative financial mechanisms that support grassroots initiatives, creative economies, and circular value chains across the Global South.

Volunteer Logistics

Estimated hours required per week: 10

The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months

This position is Virtual (Remote)

Language Requirements

English

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, development studies, or a related field, with demonstrated interest or experience in sustainable finance or development research.
• Solid understanding of financing for development, with the ability to analyze trends and explore innovative funding mechanisms.
• Skilled in conducting research and preparing high-quality reports, proposals, and presentations for diverse, international audiences.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tasks independently and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Proficiency in Spanish is an asset