Sandbox Internal Programs


To leverage the presence of resourceful people available in DF and DET, respectively, leading to overall work efficiency, global exposure and diverse perspectives related to organizational and program development

Term of contract:  4months to 1 year
Level of Education: Graduates/Post Graduates

Internal fellowships are offered in the following areas: 

Teaching Fellowships: 

The candidate will engage diverse audiences and conduct various activities related to English communication including:  curriculum design and development, facilitation of student lead projects, monitoring and evaluation and more. Preference will be provided to individuals with a post-graduate degree, international teaching experience or Hindi speaking capabilities

Areas of Focus:  Speaking/Presentation skills, reading comprehension and writing capacities

Communications/Marketing Fellowships: 

The candidate will be responsible for creating and editing content for internal and external publications including web content, marketing materials and other related materials.  This position will be responsible for the creation, maintenance and quality control of communications and brand messaging. 
All initial interviews will be held by Kristine with follow up interviews hosted by Neelam.  Prior to hiring communications candidates, three writing samples will be requested and reviewed. 

Preference will be provided to individual with English or Communications backgrounds, post-graduate completions, or individuals with Publisher or Dream Maker experience.  

Media/Graphic Design Fellowship:

The candidate will be responsible for assisting the media department through media strategy, media management, NGO partner documentation related to promotional activities and the monitoring and evaluation of the media database.

Deshpande Foundation Research-Related Fellowships:

This program will facilitate individuals desiring to conduct self-initiated projects in support of the Deshpande Foundation, its partners and/or a local NGO for a predetermined term up to 1 year.  Research topic is at the disposal of the researcher however, preference will be provided to individuals addressing:

·         Cutting edge issues/studies such as effectiveness of microfinance models, trends in the labor market, and documentation narratives of activities in trends in region.

Sandbox Introduction Programs:

Program is targeted at individuals interested in entrepreneurship and the social development sector.  This program will begin one week prior to DD.  During this time, participants of the program will conduct village studies, attend DET classes, stay with local families to further understanding of the foundation’s work and sandbox concept. All arrangements will be made by the Deshpande Foundation.  All relevant fees related to the program will be paid at the participant’s expense. 

Study Abroad Fellowships:

This program is facilitated through DET over a premeditated term of 3-6 months.  Fellows of the program will receive credit through the Deshpande Foundation where they participate as a fellow of DFP/MSE programs, respectively.  A capstone project upon program completion is mandatory. 

Institutional Collaboration Opportunities:

Institutions will be provided with an invaluable opportunity by offering a hands-on learning perspective, research opportunites, and mentorship while working directly in the international development sector.  The Deshpande Foundation will work with academic institutions to cultivate sustainable partnerships with international lectures, program curricula and networks.  Through this partnership research related projects will provide high caliber human resource for networking, guest lectures, and temporary guests for the purpose of sandbox and program awareness. 
Collaboration Opportunites Include:

·         Independent Research
·         Temporary Lecturer
·         Sandbox Affiliated research


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