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Search for Common Ground International Interns
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible? To qualify for an International Internship at SFCG, you must meet the following requirements:
What key skills is SFCG looking for?
SFCG is looking to receive applications from a broad range of candidates for both the program learning and program support positions. Specific elements that are preferred for program learning interns include previous experience conducting research, monitoring or evaluation. This might include methodology design, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and experience in data analysis. Applicants with a journalism/media background are encouraged to apply for the program support positions. Consideration will be given to applicants with strong language skills in the relevant languages of the host countries.
Where will internships be available? May I apply to work in a specific country?
In 2015, SFCG expects to offer international internships in most of its Africa country program offices. The complete list of internships will not be finalized until after the application deadline but will likely include the following countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, depending on the security context.
*Please note that these posts are tentative and could change depending on the security context which will be reassessed in April 2015.
Please indicate country preferences on your application form but we cannot guarantee your first choice. Much will depend on your language ability and skill set.
When do internships take place?
Internships are generally 3 months long, but may vary. Depending on the countries where they are placed, interns will begin work between May and June 2015 and will complete their internships between August and September 2015. Longer internships may be available.
Does SFCG fund interns?
SFCG does not provide funding for International Internships. You may wish to explore what funding your academic institutions or national government might offer before applying. While interns are expected to cover the cost of travel to the program and their daily expenses in the country, SFCG will provide travel insurance with a possibility of paying interns a per diem rate at the same level of local staff for work conducted away from their internship base. For most country programs, SFCG will also provide accommodation where available. The approximate cost of living differs between locations. This information will be covered in detail during an orientation before departure to the field. Intern candidates are encouraged to apply for funding through their Universities as well as government and private academic funding/scholarship programs.
Please download the application here: https://www.sfcg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-IIP-Application-For....
Please submit your application by email by the deadline of February 8th, 2015. References may arrive by post or email, but should be post marked no later than February 8th, 2015.
What should my application include?
In addition, applicants with relevant research experience should submit a short sample of their work, including the methodology they used where appropriate.
More information on SFCG and its country programs is available on its website at http://www.sfcg.org
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