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
Capital Office : Khartoum National Staff : 125 (average May 2011) Areas : 2 (Western Darfur, Southern Darfur) On-going programmes : 10 Budget : 4.2 M
In 2005, ACTED began work in West Darfur. The objective was to respond to the humanitarian crisis through the rehabilitation of road networks and the promotion of water access and sanitation. In 2010, ACTED’s mission in Sudan focused on ensuring emergency access to basic services, while also supporting early recovery and rehabilitation in both Darfur and South Sudan. In the Darfur region, ACTED continued to provide emergency water, sanitation and hygiene support in camp areas for internally displaced populations. The organization also expanded its support to vulnerable local communities in rural parts of West Darfur. In South Sudan, ACTED expanded its efforts to ensure access to basic services, such as water and sanitation services, and supported local efforts to increase agricultural production and food security in underserved areas. Sudan is undergoing historic changes. With the formal separation of the South on 9 July, 2011 will be a critical year for recovery and development throughout the country. With high needs and new opportunities for collaboration with a burgeoning government and private sector, ACTED is expanding significantly its intervention in South Sudan.
III. Position Profile
The intern will report to the AME Manager and/or Country Director and Regional Coordinator.
• Assist in developing the Project Management Framework (tracking the implementation related indicators throughout program implementation, and following up on project progress and delays). • Planning regular assessments: Appraisals, Monitoring and Evaluation missions. • Produce regular monitoring and evaluation reports • Linking with program departments to discuss the methodologies and results of assessments, in order to ensure that program departments integrate the results of AME assessments and implement programmatic changes accordingly. • Support implementing units and assist in guiding future programming through the identification of lessons learned and best practices • Ensure that local partners engaged in appraisal for and/or with ACTED are trained and given advice in participatory approaches, and other key methodologies for information gathering. • In collaboration with programme staff, help design and improve adapted participatory appraisal mechanisms for ACTED programmes • Liaise with partners/government for data compiling, analysis and sharing on ACTED sectors of interest
IV. Qualifications:
• Astute critical thinking and analytic skills • At least a first professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations; • Master degree, preferably in a development/humanitarian related field • Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged. • Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities. • Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure • Excellent communication and drafting skills in French and English • Knowledge of the region an asset • Familiarity with basic office software programs
V. Conditions:
Field Intern benefits include: • 300 USD per month living allowance • Coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs • Luggage allowance of 50 kg • Provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org Ref : AMEI/SSUD/RW
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