Thursday, January 15, 2015

Project Intern

Following are Intern’s responsibilities in the food security and agriculture livelihoods projects/programs in ACTED  KPK:

A. General

The   Intern will support both the KP  program managers, project managers and community mobilizers in collection of project data, information  complementing the ongoing projects as well as supporting the project teams in collection of food security and agriculture livelihood related information (see annex 1 for planned tasks to be accomplished by the intern during his stay with ACTED).Any other tasks required by his/her direct management of the relevant program manager.

B. Specific responsibilities

The Intern will maintain a proper filing system of the projects  ,  reports and data collected both in hard copy and electronic formats.Support the research studies and follow up on relevant documents /data (press releases, working documents; other relevant online documents from different sites);Identify, collect , collate and share correct and validated  data from the relevant stakeholders such as agriculture and livestock research , extension departments on the following but not  limited to; Data /information collection  for the seasonal calendars of crops , cereals and fruit orchards in KPK and FATACollection   of list of updated registered varieties of vegetables, types of fruit orchards and cereal crops recommended in northern , central and southern part of KPK as well as different agencies of FATA. Identify and report the farmers training facilities as well as other lab analysis facilities in the major research institutions/stations in KP .Collect the information about the authorized seed and fertilizers company dealers for future use in food security projects in KP and FATAInformation about the major diseases of livestock in KPK and FATA with recommended vaccination schedule as per the livestock department guidelines.Any other data required to be collected and compiled by the intern beneficial for current and future projects.

D. Coordination:

The program Intern will attend program only internal coordination meetings with draft minutes for respective meetings.He/she will liaise with field teams for any support needed.

E. Required personal and professional qualities

The program Intern will be appraised on their personal and professional qualifications:

An advanced degree in agriculture with specialization in horticulture or agronomy from recognized university in PakistanStrong organizational and communication skills;Willingness to learn and build his/her capacity;Strong computer and reporting skills;Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;Strong commitment to the mission and organizational culture of ACTED.

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