Internship

Search for Common Ground’s Internship Program in the Middle East and North Africa region seeks to develop professional skills in peacebuilding and conflict transformation through hands-on training. We provide the opportunity for motivated, and creative interns to join the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional team for professional growth, mentorship and training on project design and project management.

Based in Amman, Jordan, the internship program supports Search’s MENA regional programming across the region, including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jerusalem, and Yemen. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and must commit for at least 6 months. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as internship opportunities open. On their applications, candidates are kindly asked to indicate their periods of availability including any flexible dates.

Key Responsibilities

• • Each successful intern will receive an internship Terms of Reference which will detail their responsibilities based on their indicated interests. The roles and responsibilities may include:
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    Grants Management
  • Support project implementation for ongoing MENA projects through maintenance of grants management tracking tools (i.e. regional dashboard, reporting tracker, and start-up and close-out trackers).
  • Assist with high-quality English language reviews for donor reports, project evaluations, and baseline assessments for MENA projects.
  • Provide desk and background research for security, operational, and political updates on MENA countries.
  • Support the preparation of and attend internal meetings (reflection sessions, quarterly review sessions, planning sessions) and ensure note-taking tasks and follow-up on action points.
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    Program Development
    
  • Develop and write project proposals and concept notes for country and regional programs, based on programmatic ideas of the country programs and the MENA program.
  • Research contextual information to enhance program design.
  • Identify and research opportunities for new program development and partnerships.
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    Other
  • Assist with knowledge management tasks (e.g. maintaining contact databases and ensuring the consistent online filing of documents).
  • Support meeting logistics, notetakings, and staff travel planning.
  • Represent Search at external events and conferences.
  • Performing other supportive and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• • BA or MA (completed or in progress) in international relations, conflict resolution, international development, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
  • Practical experience with clear, concise writing.
  • Practical experience with proofreading.
  • High level of analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • 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.
  • Self-starter, able to work independently, and willing to take on tasks small and large.
  • Prior international or cross-cultural experience.
  • Ability to write and translate in French and/or Arabic (desirable).

Duration

• • We are looking for interns who can join our team for a minimum 6 month period.

compensation

• • Monthly stipend of 500 USD for this internship.

Sound good? To apply, interested candidates should send the following:

• • • Current resume
    • Cover letter
    • Writing sample (300-500 words)

Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

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.

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Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity – Tenacity – Empathy – Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.