Job Details:
Organisation: Search For Common Ground
Deadline Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
United States
The Organization
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 500 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects in 35 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.
Summary of Position
Search for Common Ground seeks a professional, motivated, and creative intern to join the Middle East – North Africa regional team. Based in Washington, DC, the intern will provide support to SFCG’s offices and programs in MENA, including Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Lebanon, and Jerusalem. Duties of this internship will contribute to the development of programs for sustainable peace and conflict transformation in the MENA region, and will give interns an opportunity to practice high-level, professional skills.
Interns must be available to work at least 20-24 hours per week. This internship is unpaid. We are looking for an intern to begin as soon as possible (September 2014). Must commit 3-6 months.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with grant proposal development for country and regional programs.
- Researching contextual information to enhance program design.
- Editing reports from country offices for language and fluidity.
- Assisting with donor reports and other communications.
- Maintaining the MENA team’s communications strategy, including compiling updates from country offices, revamping website content, and creating visibility pieces for social media.
- Collaborating with other departments to share MENA expertise.
- Provide front desk back-up support through greeting visitors, answering calls and receiving packages during the receptionist’s lunch hour. (For this service you will remunerated if eligible to work in the US.)
- Planning travel and meeting logistics
- Performing other supportive duties as needed.
- Perform French translations if possible.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- BA or MA (completed or in progress) in international relations, conflict resolution, Middle East studies, international development, or a related field.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
- Computer proficiency.
- Interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
- Familiarity with the MENA region.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior international or cross-cultural experience.
- Ability to write/translate in French highly desired. Arabic speaking and reading preferable. Neither language is not required.
Salary
This position is unpaid.
To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (approximately 300-500 words) to MENAinternships@sfcg.org. In the cover letter, besides highlighting your qualifications, please include the dates you will be available, the number of hours per week you are able to commit, and your goal for how the internship. Please write “MENA Internship Fall 2014” in the subject line. Submission deadline is September 15, 2014.
MENA Internship - Fall and Winter 2014
Job posted by: Search For Common Ground - Fri, 18 Jul 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Search For Common Ground
Deadline Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Job type: Volunteer
Location: United States
The Organization
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 500 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects in 35 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.
Summary of Position
Search for Common Ground seeks a professional, motivated, and creative intern to join the Middle East – North Africa regional team. Based in Washington, DC, the intern will provide support to SFCG’s offices and programs in MENA, including Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Lebanon, and Jerusalem. Duties of this internship will contribute to the development of programs for sustainable peace and conflict transformation in the MENA region, and will give interns an opportunity to practice high-level, professional skills.
Interns must be available to work at least 20-24 hours per week. This internship is unpaid. We are looking for an intern to begin as soon as possible (September 2014). Must commit 3-6 months.
Responsibilities
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
This position is unpaid.
To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (approximately 300-500 words) to MENAinternships@sfcg.org. In the cover letter, besides highlighting your qualifications, please include the dates you will be available, the number of hours per week you are able to commit, and your goal for how the internship. Please write “MENA Internship Fall 2014” in the subject line. Submission deadline is September 15, 2014.