Project Intern

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where: 
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence

Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.
Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality.  Inclusivity. Courage.  Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

We are searching for…

Project Intern who will be a member of the project titled Peace Pioneers Project that aim to stimulate engagement between CSO and private sector partners for sustainable peace. This will be achieved through the following specific objectives:

• Build the knowledge base for CSOs and Private Sector Actors on Peacebuilding;
• Enhance CSO and Private Sector capacity to develop, implement, and sustain partnerships.

The intern will be provided the opportunity to practice high-level professional skills. Interns must be available to work 20-30 hours per week and must commit for 3 months minimum and may be asked to stay till the end of June 2019 based on a review. We are looking for a candidate that can begin by January 2019.

Your contribution will be to provide direct support to the project coordinator and other staffers as needed. Specific duties include:

• Conducting research and preparing relevant documents on CSO-Private Sector partnerships, Sustainable Development Goals Agenda, Private Sector Initiatives on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, Corporate Social Responsibility and so on.
• Taking activity notes and assisting in developing activity reports, surveys, and journals.
• Support in planning events, workshops, meetings, and conference calls, and assisting in relevant invitations and logistical preparations.
• Assisting the Communication team with relevant information concerning the Peace Pioneers Project to develop articles and media coverage.
• Joining meetings with the stakeholders, meetings with the office departments and relevant workshops.
• Developing and Updating the 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.
• Support in Monitoring and Evaluation tasks.
• Support in Project financial management.

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.

Search Lebanon seeks an experienced person with the following qualifications:

• BA or MA (completed or in progress) in Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• 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 & English (French is a plus).

Salary: This position is unpaid.