Reporting Intern Sri Lanka

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 25 countries worldwide, with over 160 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 45 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

Capital Office : Colombo National Staff : 55 Areas : 3 (Mannar district, Mullaitivu district, Eastern province) On-going programmes : 9 Budget : 4.7 M

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. In 2010, ACTED adapted its strategy to the evolving situation in the North, providing water access to IDPs before moving on to support the recovery efforts of returning populations. Our response focused on immediate food security, livelihood support, water and sanitation and infrastructure rehabilitation to ensure a smooth transition to sustainable development in former war-torn areas. In parallel, long-term development activities in the East aimed at strengthening Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in representing public needs and engaging in local development planning, and supporting community-led socioeconomic development through a holistic, multi-pronged approach including infrastructure, livelihood, psychosocial and conflict mitigation components. ACTED objectives for 2011 will be to adapt its responses to an evolving context once again. The country’s newfound stability now allows for a strategy to arise which addresses the long-term development potential of the country, with a focus on the East and North where the needs are most important.

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 kg The provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : RI/SL/SA