Sri Lanka: Reporting Intern Sri Lanka
Country: Sri Lanka
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013
Department: Reporting
Position: Reporting InternContract duration: 6 monthsLocation: Colombo, Sri LankaStarting Date March 2014
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
II. Country Profile
Projects: 8 (2011)National staff: 52 (2011)International Staff: 5 (2011)Capital Office: ColomboTotal number of direct beneficiaries: 149,815 (2011)Budget : 6,8 M Dollars (2011)
ACTED operations in Sri Lanka began in 2005 in the aftermath of the tsunami, with an intervention focused on short term emergency disaster relief. Since then, ACTED Sri Lanka has evolved with the changing needs of the country. With the resettlement of displaced populations and the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure comes the need for sustainable development with a longer-term perspective.ACTED has responded to these evolving needs in Sri Lanka with a strategy that hinges on the promotion of equitable development and pro-poor growth, contributing to the country’s need for equitable distribution of wealth and resources. While continuing to support the needs of the most vulnerable returnees in the North through infrastructure rehabilitation and cash transfer activities, the concept of community-driven development through the strengthening of community-based organizations continues to influence many of ACTED activities in Sri Lanka. New opportunities for 2012 also involve Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development in the East, providing clear and realistic frameworks for the growth and increased productivity of 40 SMEs, providing training on the business management and technical area of production, as well as supporting in the business registration process in order to increase employment and strengthen the supply chain, contributing to the economic development of the East.
III. Position Profile
The Reporting Intern ensures the production of timely reports for the Reporting Manager as well as the Country Director. He/she assists the Reporting Manager and the Country Director in developing internal and external country communication strategies.Under the supervision of the Reporting Manager, the reporting intern will:
• Collect and synthesize data from the field, and draft reports in cooperation with project management, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and other field coordination departments• Assist the Reporting Manager in developing project proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing action on specific projects or components of projects• Liaise with external partners and represent ACTED in coordination and information meetings with NGOs, donors, and other humanitarian actors.
IV. Qualifications:
• Postgraduate diploma in Journalism, International Relations or a relevant field • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English (French in a francophone post/Spanish in a Central American post) • Excellent writing and communication skills • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
V. Conditions:
Field Intern benefits include: - 300 USD per month living allowance- Coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kgThe provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance
How to apply:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.orgRef : RI/SL/SA
