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

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of grant proposals, including but not limited to writing proposal narratives, developing theories of change, articulating program activities, drafting logical frameworks and copy-editing
• Contribute to the development of up-to-date and accurate context statements through rigorous desk research
• Support the development of fundraising strategies
• Analyze calls for proposals and support the team’s pre-positioning efforts
• Edit proposals and communications materials for clarity and precision
• Attend conferences and policy meetings, representing the team
• Backstop the Africa Program Development Hub and our country offices overseas on a range of logistical and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant subject (NOTE: undergraduates – juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates are welcome to apply; school credits can also be arranged for students with their institution)
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills in English
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of peacebuilding or international development in Sub-Saharan Africa
• A self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail

The following are considered desirable qualifications:

• Working proficiency in other languages such as French, Portuguese, Somali
• Experience working at a non-governmental organization/non-profit or similar environment
• Practical experience in program design
• International experience