Closing date: 24 Sep 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Nicaragua
Department: Reporting
Position: Reporting Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Managua, Nicaragua
Starting Date: July 2009
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 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 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
ACTED launched its mission in Nicaragua in 1998, in emergency response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Mitch. Since then, ACTED has implemented projects in food security, economic development, WATSAN post- emergency assistance; conflict prevention, and the reinforcement of local capacity in preparation and response to natural disasters. From its base in Managua, ACTED Nicaragua has conducted recent operations in areas such as Quilali and the Waspam municipal, as well as launched a post-disaster intervention in the wake of Hurricane Felix. ACTED plans to expand its interventions in both rehabilitation and development sectors.
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 AND Spanish
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
V. Conditions:
Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.
Reference Code: RW_7SQDHY-11
