Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit conflict transformation organization. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG engages all parties in conflict, through a diverse set of tools and methodologies, to understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 750 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 56 offices in 34 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff who loves their work. You will be joining a highly motivated and committed staff with a good team spirit.
Search for Common Ground was established in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2001. SFCG’s DRC program runs multiple programs to enable Congolese at all levels of society to transform conflict without violence and build durable peace. SFCG in DRC has approximately 110 staff located in offices in Kinshasa, Bukavu, Goma, Bunia and Kalemie and collaborates with partners in all provinces. SFCG DRC’s programs use diverse peacebuilding tools including mediation, dialogue, capacity building, media productions and training, participatory theatre, mobile cinema, comic books, joint action projects, public forums, and arts and culture approaches. The program tackles various issues across a range of sectors, including governance, repatriation and reintegration of returnees, security sector reform, media training and professionalization, sexual and gender based violence as well as regional cohesion.
Job Description
Supervised by the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator Search- Morocco seeks a Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Research Intern for winter 2017. If you are a student and would like to earn course credit from your internship, we are willing to work with you to develop a rigorous workload that is relevant to your field of study and professional interests.
We want our interns to make the most of this experience. Towards this end we ask every intern to develop a set of strategic learning objectives at the beginning of their internship with their manager, outlining their key learning and professional development needs. The Research, DME Manager will work with you to ensure assignments are relevant to these learning objectives, and that you continue to grow throughout your internship.
This internship requires a minimum commitment of three days per week.
Summary of the DM&E Research Intern Responsibilities:
- Senior undergraduate or graduate level, with completed coursework in Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Support SFCG’s research on cutting edge issues in monitoring and evaluation methodology, thematic issues, best practices, and lessons learned;
- Conduct research of best practices for DM&E methodologies and tool development for our M&E systems;
- Support field-team in analysis of raw data in baseline studies;
- Support the development of learning materials from SFCG programming, including best and emerging practices, lessons learned, key evaluation findings etc.; and,
- Maintain the internal Institutional Learning Team website with up to date content and tools.
General Responsibilities
- Organizing meetings, taking notes, and providing logistical support for the DM&E team;
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the DME update, including writing original blog posts on relevant topics;
- Organize and support events, trainings and other informational presentations to Search staff.
Requirements:
- Interest, education, or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Peace-building, International Development, or other related fields;
- Interest, education or experience in Data Management, Information Management, Information Systems;
- Experience in information gathering and research – book, journal and internet;
- Excellent written and oral English and Arabic communication skills and the ability to draft, edit and proofread; and,
- Excellent computer skills (including Word, Excel, various Web 2.0 tools).
Desirable Skills:
- Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team;
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
- Creative and thorough approach to work; and,
- Interest in evaluation of conflict resolution interventions.
Application:
The intern should be able to commit to working for Search for a minimum of 3 days per week, with the option of two of those being in a Search office and one being remote, for at least a 3 to 6 month period. The ideal starting date for this internship would be January 9th 2017, though there may be some flexibility.
To apply please submit your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) a two to three-page writing sample through our Application System. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In your cover letter, please clearly state why the position is of interest, what you can bring to it and what you hope to gain from it. If applicable, please list any other divisions you have applied to within Search. Please clearly state if you are seeking course credit from this internship and any requirements your University may have for such work. Also, please include the date you can start work, the length of your availability (in months), and the number of hours per week to which you can commit.
