Project Development Manager

Job Function

The Project Development Manager represents Acted to donors and leads the development of project proposals in line with Acted's overall strategy and the country programme and ensures appropriate grant management. The Project Development Manager ensures smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted's external communication strategy.

Main Responsibilities

Positioning and fundraising

• Contextual analysis
• Development strategy
• External relations
• Fundraising and proposal development
• Contractualization

Grant Management

• Contract monitoring
• Reporting
• Partner tracking

Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff management
• Internal Coordination and Communication
• Archiving

External communication

Qualifications and skills required

• Master's level training in a relevant field such as international relations, development or political science;
• Prior experience in humanitarian field, proposal development, grant management and donor relations is required;
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand donor systems;
• External representation skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team;
• Ability to work in a team and build a team, ability to build capacity;
• Ability to work independently and creatively in a multicultural context;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Prior experience abroad is required;

Terms

• Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3,200 and €3,400 net monthly (before income tax)
• Monthly living expenses allowance $300
• Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
• Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
• Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
• A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
• Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
• Psychological support (appointment with a professional)