Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground’s (SFCG) works to transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving. We work with local partners to find culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies' capacity to deal with conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the commonalities. Using innovative tools and working at different levels of society, we engage in a pragmatic long-term process of conflict transformation. Our toolbox includes media production – radio, TV, film and print - mediation and facilitation, training, community organizing, sports, drama and music. We promote both individual and institutional change and are committed to measuring the results of our work. We strive to constantly increase our effectiveness through monitoring and facilitated learning. SFCG International Internship Program is an internship program designed to encourage young people interested in pursuing a field in conflict transformation to gain invaluable field experience. The program is open to students and recent graduates in the USA and internationally, who are self-funded and available to work 3 to 6 months from January 2013.
Search for Common Ground International Interns:
• Serve in a three to six month internship with a focus on program support, which involves working with the program teams on aspects of designing and/or implementing conflict transformation projects;
• Gain exposure to conflict resolution field programming and apply academic theory to practical realities on the ground;
• Experience first-hand the operations of an international NGO by engaging with local partners and staff on a daily basis; and
• Assist country directors and senior managers with specific projects, including producing strategic outputs to assist the country program with its work.
For the 2013 Program, SFCG is looking for interns to assist its Zanzibar Office. Duties for this internship positions include but are not limited to:
• Contributing to the production of donor reports and grant proposals;
• Working with the Zanzibar Program Director on aspects of designing and/or implementing conflict transformation projects;
• Assisting with website, communication material and program literature;
• Assisting with administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate will exhibit:
Good writing, editing and communication skills (required);
A self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks (required);
Demonstrable interest in African issues and/or conflict resolution (required); and
NGO and/or international experience (preferred).
For this position, we require a full-time commitment. Please note that this position is unpaid. Credit can be arranged for students with their institution. SFCG is not responsible for providing student or work visas; you will need to make your own visa arrangements.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, two references, and a one-page writing sample in English, to:iip2012@sfcg.org.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We ask that you do not follow-up with calls or emails concerning the status of your application.
Candidates who fail to submit and/or complete the full application and do not meet the appropriate application deadline will not be considered.
SFCG Internship Program in Zanzibar
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