Project Intern

Summary of Position Search for Common Ground (SFCG) seeks a professional, motivated, and creative intern to join the Lebanon team based in Beirut. The successful candidate will provide support to an ongoing project with the objectives of stimulating Lebanese private sector engagement in peacebuilding through (1) an increased understanding for key stakeholders on how the private sector in Lebanon can contribute to peacebuilding, and (2) strengthened working relationships between private sector and peacebuilding actors in Lebanon around shared values. Support may be provided to other projects on an as-needed basis. This vacancy will provide the opportunity to practice high-level professional skills in a dynamic work environment. Interns must be available to work at least 20-30 hours per week and must commit for 4 months minimum and may be asked to stay for a maximum of 6 months, pending a mid-term review. We are looking for a candidate that can begin as soon as possible. Responsibilities As a member of project staff, the intern will play an important role in project planning and implementation. The intern will provide direct support to the project coordinator and other staffers as needed. Specific duties include: Conducting research and preparing relevant documents on the relationship between the private sector and peacebuilding. Developing a contacts database of potential project partners among civil society and the private sector, and compiling an integrated mailing list for distributing key messages, updates, and successes. Planning events, workshops, meetings, and conference calls, and assisting in relevant invitations and logistical preparations. Taking activity notes and preparing activity reports and journals. Assisting in the development of funding proposals for future initiatives. Providing support to other projects as needed. 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 duties. Required Qualifications Ability to live in Beirut, Lebanon. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English (native or near-native). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel. Interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Familiarity with the Lebanese context. Comfort in cross-cultural environments. Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with minimal supervision. Self-starter, able to work independently, and willing to take on tasks small and large. Prior international or cross-cultural experience.   Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Arabic (French is a plus).