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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
full application and do not meet the appropriate application deadline will not
be considered.
Closing Date: Friday, 07 December 2012
