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Reporting Intern
30 Nov 2007 09:21:00 GMT
Source: Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED) - France
Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED) - France logo
Deadline:30 Dec 2008
Organisation:Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED) - France
Location:Uganda
Type:permanent
Salary:TBA (000's USD)
Description:Position: Reporting Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Starting date: Immediate

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.
To apply send CV + cover letter and a writing sample at jobs@acted.org (ref: REP/UG/AN)



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