Job Details:
Organisation: Search For Common Ground
Deadline Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Lebanon
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 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 support SFCG’s Lebanon office based in Beirut. Duties of this intern ship will contribute to the development of programs for sustainable peace and conflict transformation in Lebanon, and will give interns an opportunity to practice high-level, professional skills. There will be a major focus on reporting, writing proposals and producing quarterly reports. A 3 month commitment is required; 6 months is preferred. Interns must be available to work at least 30 hours per week. This internship is unpaid. We are looking for an intern to begin as soon as possible, so please submit your application now and do not wait for the deadline as applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities
- Preparing all types of English-language communications pieces (social media, blog posts, newsletter, success stories)
- Assisting with grant proposal development for country and regional programs.
- Researching contextual information to enhance program design.
- Editing reports for language and fluidity.
- Maintaining the Lebanon team’s communications strategy, including compiling updates from country offices and creating visibility pieces for social media.
- Planning travel and meeting logistics.
- Administrative support.
- Performing other supportive duties as needed.
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.
Minimum 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.
- There should be a 30-40 hour commitment
- 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 communicate in Arabic and/or French is preferred.
Salary:
Unpaid internship
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample (approximately 300-500 words) toMENAinternships@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 the Internship. Please write “Lebanon International Internship – 2014” in the subject line.
Applications are due 20 October, but please submit now as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
MENA International Internship 2014
Job posted by: Search For Common Ground - Mon, 29 Sep 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Search For Common Ground
Deadline Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Lebanon
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 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 support SFCG’s Lebanon office based in Beirut. Duties of this intern ship will contribute to the development of programs for sustainable peace and conflict transformation in Lebanon, and will give interns an opportunity to practice high-level, professional skills. There will be a major focus on reporting, writing proposals and producing quarterly reports. A 3 month commitment is required; 6 months is preferred. Interns must be available to work at least 30 hours per week. This internship is unpaid. We are looking for an intern to begin as soon as possible, so please submit your application now and do not wait for the deadline as applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary:
Unpaid internship
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample (approximately 300-500 words) toMENAinternships@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 the Internship. Please write “Lebanon International Internship – 2014” in the subject line.
Applications are due 20 October, but please submit now as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.