Content Management and Research Internship at Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is one of the largest international NGOs working on peacebuilding and conflict transformation. We work in 49 countries around the world with over 700 staff. In Washington there is approximately 40 full-time staff. Search is full of committed, enthusiastic and talented individuals. It is a fun place to work and an exciting place to learn. Search offers a rich range of opportunities from Brown Bag lunches, fascinating projects to get involved in, coaching and mentoring, and Happy Hours where you can get to know your colleagues.

Location: Washington, DC
Department: Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation for Peacebuilding (DME)
Start Date: September 19, 2016
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: Unpaid; If you are a student and would like to earn course credit from your internship, SFCG is willing to work with you to develop a rigorous workload that is relevant to your field of study and professional interests.

Intern Responsibilities:
-Support a content audit and content reorganization of the resources of DME for Peace (dmeforpeace.org)
-Sort and restructure a global database that houses contributions and resources from 13 leading peacebuilding organizations;
-Research emerging practices in DM&E, lessons learned from peace and development programs, key evaluation findings etc;
-Maintain the internal ILT website with up to date content and tools;
-Contribute to content management and active discussions on the DME for Peace website and its communities of practice.

Requirements:
-Interest, education, or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and Peacebuilding, 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 communication skills and the ability to draft, edit and proofread;
-Excellent computer skills (including Word, Excel, various Web 2.0 tools);
-Experience with content management systems (Drupal, Wordpress and Sharepoint preferred);
-Require 3 days per week commitment;
-Senior undergraduate or graduate level preferred.

How to apply: Click here for more information about the internship and directions on how to apply directly through the site.
Note: You will need to submit your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) a two to three-page writing sample. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so apply as soon as possible.