Search for Common Ground (SFCG) 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, SFCG 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 Nairobi, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Garissa and Tana River Counties.
Internship Assignments and DeliverablesInternship Assignments:Assist in implementing Search For Common Ground Media and Digital peace building strategies.Support in branding and visibility Handle technical aspects of audio/ visual Equipment setup and operation, ensuring high quality production valuesDevelop Digital media content targeting various audiencePrepare Press and social media packs for projects, events, initiatives and campaigns.Keep a database of all Media - Traditional and Social media StakeholdersSupport in Social Media Listening and Early warning data collection and analysisIncrease Search media page viewership, Generate Traffic and Engagement with AudienceGenerate and analyze reports on social media traffic.Facilitate and Document Consent, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Data ProtectionComplete the Common Ground Journalism CourseComplete the Safe Guarding and Child Protection in house TrainingProject Information Management:Assist in tracking the project's media output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project's implementation team as well as with Implementing Partners.Support data collection, verification and compilation from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.Review and compile media activity reports, project progress reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.Update and maintain the project database.