Burro is a new kind of company based in Ghana that is
dedicated to delivering tools for a better life. From simple innovations like
Burro's home solar power systems to irrigation pumps for dry-season vegetable
farming, Burro's high-quality, affordable offerings empower our customers to
save more and earn more so they can do more in their lives. Our for-profit
business model allows us to sustainably serve people largely ignored by the
marketplace.
Our collaborative, innovative, and dynamic local team is making a
real difference in the lives of real people across Ghana and beyond. You're
welcome to join in the magic that Burro is creating.
The Internship Program:
Burro internships offer an opportunity to work closely with
the Burro team to accelerate projects that are vital to Burro's overall mission
and goals. Interns interact on a daily basis with Ghanaians from all parts of
society; village-based resellers and clients, urban shop owners and petty
traders, interns from local universities, and a wide variety of professionals
in different fields. The result is both a cultural and technical immersion in a
fast-paced learning environment. As a Burro intern, you'll learn what it means
to Do More in Ghana.
The Position:
Burro strives to provide best-value products to meet the
needs of our customers and best-in-class after-sales service. The Solar Service
and Engineering Intern will work with Burro's Service Assistant to expand
Burro's service capability by designing a rigorous system for testing, tracking
and repairing faulty solar products as well as evaluating current and
prospective products to recommend improvements. Specific duties include:
- Create
protocols to identify common faults in Burro products and practical
guidelines for repairing or replacing them, their assemblies, and their
components
- Build
an internal capability to successfully implement these protocols
- Evaluate
3rd-party firms, engineers, and technicians to identify best practices and
top local talent in solar repairs and installations
- Assess
current and prospective products to identify performance concerns and
cost-effective enhancements
Qualifications:
- At
least two years' experience towards a degree in Electrical Engineering
with strong track record in solar, charging systems, batteries, LED
drivers, and USB preferred.
- Demonstrated
history of honesty, strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem solving
- Willing
to relocate to Koforidua, Ghana
- Passion
for helping people Do More!
Support:
This position is unpaid, however interns are encouraged to
apply for funding, and Burro will provide all necessary documentation to
support that process. Housing and rides to and from the airport will be
provided.
To Apply:
Send a short cover letter with a one page CV to careers@burrobrand.biz no later
than 10th April, 2014. Email should have the
subject line: Electrical Engineering Internship Opportunity
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