Internship Opportunities at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Internship Assignments

• Assist in implementing Search For Common Ground Media and Digital peace building strategies.
• Support in branding and visibility
• Handle technical aspects of audio/ visual Equipment setup and operation, ensuring high quality production values
• Develop Digital media content targeting various audience
• Prepare Press and social media packs for projects, events, initiatives and campaigns.
• Keep a database of all Media - Traditional and Social media Stakeholders
• Support in Social Media Listening and Early warning data collection and analysis
• Increase Search media page viewership, Generate Traffic and Engagement with Audience
• Generate and analyze reports on social media traffic.
• Facilitate and Document Consent, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Data Protection
• Complete the Common Ground Journalism Course
• Complete the Safe Guarding and Child Protection in house Training

Project Information Management

• Assist in tracking the project's media output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project's implementation team as well as with Implementing Partners.
• Support data collection, verification and compilation from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
• Review and compile media activity reports, project progress reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Update and maintain the project database.
• 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.

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya, the intern will be supervised by the Senior officer, Media, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives above will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship will be based in Garissa.
• The period of the internship will last from January 2024 through June 2025.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing giving 1 months’ notice.
• The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in journalism and mass communication or public Relations or any other related field.
• At least two (0-2) years of NGO or CSO experience in project implementation or management in Kenya. Experience working in Coastal Kenya is an asset.
• Strong and proven ability in report writing, in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong interest in dialogue, peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and Swahili.
• Knowledge to understand local and global digital landscape trends.
• Proficient in audio production.
• Proficient in video production.
• Proficient in Graphic design.
• Ability to take professional photographs.
• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.

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Internship Assignments

• Participate in developing and implementing the Country Programme result based M&E plan to generate regular information related to the progress of the program implementation.
• Participate in designing data collection tools, templates, and assist in regular data collection or generation processes.
• Assist the Senior Officer, DME in providing technical support to project staff on implementing the M&E plan.
• Participate in data collection and analysis to determine progress achieved

Project Information Management

• Assist in tracking the project's output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project's implementing team as well as with Implementing Partners.
• Support data collection, verification and compilation from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
• Review and compile monitoring reports, project progress reports, evaluation reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Update and maintain the project database.

M&E Development Support

• Assist the M&E to build the capacities of the implementing partners for enhancing skills and knowledge for proper and quality data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to design TOR, training materials, communication materials, and knowledge products related to the program/project and M&E System.
• Support the M&E to ensure that reports from partners/consultants are complete and meet the Search standards and quality requirements.
• Assist in the quality assessments of project design, implementation, and closure based on Search corporate quality assurance standards.

Reporting And Documentation

• Consolidate Country Programme quarterly progress reports and submit them to the supervisor.
• Work with the project team to prepare periodic reports of the project by providing M&E related information.
• Support Programme and Project Managers to ensure that lessons learned from the Country Office evaluations are documented properly in the corporate databases.
• Contribute to developing and managing knowledge products (knowledge management) of the project.

General Responsibility

• Participate in virtual internal and external monitoring through assisting in organizing and facilitating various events such as meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Work closely with the project team and relevant stakeholders for monitoring and evaluation of project interventions.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to DM&E as assigned by the supervisor.
• 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.

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya, the intern will be supervised by the Country Media officer, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives above will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship will be based in Garissa.
• The period of the internship will last from January 2025 through June 2025.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing giving 1 months’ notice.
• The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations.

Qualifications

• University Degree- Bachelors/Masters in a relevant field with at least sound knowledge in designing, implementing M&E related tasks
• Knowledge on writing reports, and designing tools for data collection, analysis and production of reports
• Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of managing databases
• Analytical knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Working knowledge of the English and Swahili language along with writing and communication skills

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Work with the Finance and Administration Department to;

• Supports in logistics for organization of meetings, field activities, venues and accommodation
• Initiate purchase request
• Supports in photocopying, scanning and filing
• Getting quotes for various procurement as required
• Prepare bid analysis as required
• Issue stationery to staff
• Confirm stock taking for office supplies and initiate requests for replenishment
• Conduct Watchlist for suppliers, consultants, participants
• Remit statutory payments
• Ensure cleanliness of the office
• Run office errands
• Supports in Pre-audit assessment
• Supports in filling withholding tax for consultant payments
• Follow-up on submission of original documents from Program & DME Team
• Any other assignment as may be delegated

Deliverables

• Adequately documented procurement documentation
• Timely confirmation of logistics as required
• Adequate office & kitchen supplies at all times
• Timely submission of suppliers invoices to finance

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya the intern will be supervised by the Officer, Finance who will be responsible for setting task and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives below will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship will be based in Garissa.
• The period of the internship will last from January 2025 through June 2025.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing, giving 1 months notice
• The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting
• CPA/ACCA part 1 will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Swahili.
• Dynamic, motivated and flexible self-starter leader with creative problem¬-solving skills