Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, our mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. We seek to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 750 staff worldwide, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff that loves their work.
Within Sub-Saharan Africa, Search works in 18 countries: Burundi, Chad, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. SFCG began working in Kenya following the post-election violence of 2007-2008, with the production of the TV drama “The Team”. Our programming seeks to promote peace and end violence, using radio programs, outreach activities, and support to local organizations. Search Kenya programming is currently working in the Coastal region in Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Garissa and Tana River Counties. Together with its implementing partners in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Search is implementing Kwa Pamoja Tuzuie Balaa project which seeks to strengthen family and community networks to prevent violent extremism.
Internship Assignments:
● Assist in implementing Search For Common Ground Media strategy.
● Prepare social media packs for flagship events, initiatives, and campaigns
● Generate and analyze reports on social media traffic.
● Attend field activities and compile visibility stories for Social Media
● Assist Media Officer in conducting Social Media Listening
● Any other assignment may be delegated
Deliverables
● Approved work plan with indicative calendar
● Monthly Report
● Project Activity trip reports
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, for 12 weeks with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor
● The internship will be based in Mombasa and Garissa
● The period of the internship will last from March 2023 through May 2023
● The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations
Requirements for the Position
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma 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, Video and Graphics production
Ability to take professional photographs
Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable
Proficiency in Somali and French Languages is an added advantage
Proficiency in DME skills is an added advantage
Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Search will supply the following:
A modest transport stipend will be provided at the end of the month
Only successful candidates will be contacted
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.
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. View our code of conduct here and our privacy policy here.
Les descriptifs de pouvant ne pouvant être exhaustifs, le titulaire du poste pourra être amené à entreprendre d'autres tâches qui correspondent globalement aux responsabilités clés ci-dessus.
Seuls les candidats invités à un entretien seront contactés. Pas d'appels téléphoniques s'il vous plaît. Veuillez consulter notre site Web www.sfcg.org pour tous les détails de notre mission.
Tous les employés de Search doivent adhérer aux valeurs de Search : Collaboration- Audace - Ténacité - Empathie - Résultats. Conformément à ces valeurs, Search fait respecter le code de conduite et les politiques connexes sur la lutte contre le harcèlement au travail, la protection contre l'exploitation et les abus, la protection des enfants, les conflits d'intérêts et la lutte contre la fraude. Search s'engage à préserver les intérêts, les droits et le bien-être des enfants, des jeunes et des adultes vulnérables avec lesquels elle est en contact et à mener ses programmes et ses opérations d'une manière qui soit sûre pour les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes vulnérables.
Search for Common Ground ne fait pas et ne doit pas faire de discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion (croyance), le sexe, l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale (ascendance), le handicap, l'état matrimonial, l'orientation sexuelle ou le statut militaire, dans aucune de ses activités ou opérations.
Consultez notre code de conduite ici et notre politique de confidentialité ici.
