ACTED - Reporting Intern

Post: Reporting Intern-Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Location: Indonesia (Nias)

Closing date: 01 Aug 2008

Job Description:

Contract duration: 6 months

Location: Indonesia, Nias

Starting date: June 2008

I. Background: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is an independent international NGO based in Paris. It is a private and apolitical non-profit organisation.Since its foundation in 1993, ACTED’s mission has been to save lives, assist vulnerable people and bring hope for a better future to those in need.Every year ACTED implements approx. 150 projects in 7 zones of intervention in Central and South Asia, Middle-East, Balkans, Central America/ Caribbean and Central Africa.With a network of almost 2,500 staff working in 16 countries, one of ACTED’s long-term objectives is to contribute to poverty alleviation by providing support to victims of disasters, both man made and natural.

II. Post Profile: Under the supervision of the country director, the reporting officer will:
- Collect and synthesize data from the field
- Write narrative and financial reports in coordination with the Program Manager and the coordinators
- Participate to the realisation of socio-economic surveys and of proposals
- Attend coordination and information meetings with other NGOs

III. Qualifications required:
- Postgraduate diploma in journalism, International Relations and relevant reporting work experience
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Writing abilities
- Skills in political sciences or international relations
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Previous experience in the humanitarian field, with a good knowledge of donors.

IV. Conditions: Living allowance, medical cover, repatriation grant, food, housing and transportation ensured by ACTED.Per diem : 300 $ per months Vacancies ContactTo apply send CV + cover letter and a writing sample at jobs@acted.org