Product Development Fellowship
Global Cycle Solutions
About Global Cycle Solutions
Global Cycle Solutions is a social enterprise that brings quality affordable technology to the rural poor. We currently market bicycle, hand, and solar powered devices designed to increase villagers’ productivity and access to technology. Our current product line includes maize shellers, cell phone chargers, and solar lights. We have plans to develop grinders, pumps, and other tools in the near future. For more information, visit our website .
Program Overview:
Global Cycle Solutions (GCS) is seeking applicants for its 2012/2013 GCS Fellows Program. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurially minded professional to join a young, vibrant, social enterprise and make a positive impact in the East-African community.
Global Cycle Solutions is a social enterprise that brings quality affordable technology to the rural poor. We currently market bicycle, hand, and solar powered devices designed to increase villagers’ productivity and access to technology. Our current product line includes maize shellers, cell phone chargers, and solar lights. We have plans to develop grinders, pumps, and other tools in the near future. For more information, visit our website .
Program Overview:
Global Cycle Solutions (GCS) is seeking applicants for its 2012/2013 GCS Fellows Program. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurially minded professional to join a young, vibrant, social enterprise and make a positive impact in the East-African community.
- The Fellowship is unpaid and will last 6 – 12 months, depending on the Fellow’s schedule and GCS’ needs
- The Fellowship will be based in Arusha, Tanzania
- GCS will provide fellows with a volunteer visa, accommodation (food and housing), 1 month of Swahili lessons, phone, 3G internet modem, and a stipend to cover work-related expenses (e.g., airtime, internet, travel)
- Each Fellow is responsible for his/her own transportation to/from Tanzania, health insurance, and necessary vaccinations
- Upon completion of a 12 month commitment, Fellows will be fully reimbursed for personal transportation expenses
- Fellows will be granted 28 days leave (prorated over 12 months)
- Fellows are independent members of GCS Tanzania Limited (“GCS”)
Responsibilities
- Assessing mechanical challenges with GCS Maize Sheller and making improvements
- Product testing, troubleshooting, CAD modeling, and prototyping
- Conducting regular testing in the field to assess effectiveness and sturdiness
- Monitoring and streamlining manufacturing process (including quality control)
- Conducting needs assessment surveys on target population to identify key product priority
- Planning for production scale-up
- Designing and developing new products
- Providing advice on choice of material and constraints for manufacturing
How to Apply
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