Volunteer Social Innovation Researcher and Writer with Ashoka

Job summary

Research social innovations in Eastern Europe, with a focus on Romania, including interviewing social entrepreneurs and investigating their innovations. Write about their ideas and impact strategies, contributing to Ashoka's network of social entrepreneurs in the region.

Job details

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Ashoka is the world's first and largest association of social entrepreneurs, innovators working on the urgent social and environmental issues of our time, who change systems, not just fix problems within them. Since the early 1980s, Ashoka has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship, building a global network of 4,000+ Ashoka Fellows, the most impactful changemakers across nearly every sector. For more information, please visit www.ashoka.org Job Description We are looking for experienced researchers and writers to research and write about social innovations in Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania. In the process, the volunteer will learn about Ashoka's systems change entrepreneurship approach and contribute to expanding Ashoka's network of social entrepreneurs in the region. The volunteer will have the opportunity to interview social entrepreneurs, research about their innovation, and write about their new idea and impact strategies. Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 5-10 The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Master's degree or PhD English fluency Research and writing skills Interest in social innovation

What you’ll do

Research social innovations in Eastern Europe, with a focus on Romania, including interviewing social entrepreneurs and investigating their innovations. Write about their ideas and impact strategies, contributing to Ashoka's network of social entrepreneurs in the region.

Requirements

The posting seeks experienced researchers and writers with English fluency and an interest in social innovation. A master's degree or PhD is desired, along with strong research and writing skills.

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Research
• Writing
• Interviewing
• Social Innovation
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Systems Change

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Social Services
• Creative & Media

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