Program Intern

Company Description

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network committed to supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) as key drivers of sustainable and inclusive development. ANDE strengthens the capacity of its members to better assist entrepreneurs and fosters collaboration to enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems. Through a focus on data-driven practices, ecosystem partnerships, and impactful advocacy, ANDE enables SGBs to scale and succeed. The organization operates primarily across the global south, striving to harness entrepreneurship as a meaningful force for fostering positive economic and social change.

The Opportunity

ANDE Asia chapters are currently working on curating a virtual toolkit with resources specific to DESI (Diversity, Equity, and Social Inclusion) in entrepreneurship that ANDE Asia Access & Opportunity (A&O) Learning Lab (LL) participants can use to begin implementing DESI within their organizations. This toolkit will be licensed under Creative Commons and made publicly available for any Entrepreneur Support Organization to utilize.

The individual will support the South Asia and East and Southeast Asia chapters with

1) Curating and contributing content for the toolkit based on the resources shared by ANDE and partners.

2) Support with communications and outreach for the toolkit (only if needed)

Who are we looking for

• A recent graduate or graduate student wanting to learn about entrepreneurship in emerging markets
• Skill/experience in research or content development
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent oral and writing skills including the ability to synthesize information.
• High proficiency in the English language is a must (demonstrable).
• Demonstrated Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion
• Enjoys supporting the team and members for the ultimate goal of making entrepreneurial spaces
• more inclusive
• Experience working with other cultures (cross-cultural communication skills) is a plus

Details about the role:

• Remuneration: USD 160 (fixed)
• Preferred start date: 25th February 2026 (open to negotiation)

Benefits:

• Experience working for a global organization with mandate on entrepreneurship ecosystem building
• Gained practical knowledge around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

How to Apply / Contact

Please submit a resume and cover letter (Maximum two pages) to Vineetha and Pasiwat at [Confidential Information]and[HIDDEN TEXT]. Only complete applications with both resume and cover letter will be considered.

ANDE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selections and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is open to all applicants, irrespective of geographical location. However, we will prioritize applicants who are present in the same/similar time zones for practical purposes.