Internship: Africa Program Development at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of proposals, including writing proposal narratives, formulating theories of change, outlining program activities, drafting logical frameworks, and copy-editing.
• Conduct desk research to produce clear, accurate, and up-to-date context analyses for proposals and concept notes.
• Support the creation and implementation of fundraising strategies.
• Review calls for proposals and contribute to early positioning efforts, including researching and contacting potential partners.
• Edit proposals and communications materials in English and/or French to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Attend relevant meetings, events, or conferences on behalf of the team and prepare concise summaries.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Africa Program Development Hub and country offices as needed.

Qualifications:

Desirable:

• Degree in relevant subject required
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills in English and French
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of peacebuilding or international development in Africa
• A self-starting, solution-oriented and flexible approach to tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Other languages (Portuguese, Somali, Arabic) are an asset
• Experience working at a non-governmental organization/non-profit or similar environment
• Practical experience in business development (proposal writing, fundraising, donor briefings etc.)
• International experience, preferably in developing countries