Afghanistan : Country Project Developement Manager

Overview

Lead the development of project proposals and manage grants effectively.

You have:

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, grants management and donor relations are required
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems
• External representation skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Previous field experience is required

Acted

Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Afghanistan

Established in Afghanistan since 1993, Acted currently operates across 16 provinces: reaching over 4.4 million beneficiaries in 2025 through 15 projects delivering humanitarian assistance and basic services. Afghanistan faces a complex humanitarian and development crisis driven by years of conflict, political instability, economic instability, and natural disasters. Over two-thirds of the population live in poverty, with 22.9 million in need of emergency assistance, including 14.8 million people facing acute food security.

Afghanistan is also highly vulnerable to climate change, with increasingly frequent droughts, floods, and erratic weather patterns devastating agricultural production and water resources. Acted has built a legacy of long-term access and community acceptance in some of Afghanistan’s most peripheral and hard-to-reach areas; ensuring strong community-driven program.

Acted’s work is guided by 3 pillars : improving access to basic services, providing livelihoods and economic opportunities, and promoting effective nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation; while utilising an area-based approach to provide an integrated, multisectoral emergency response.

You will be in charge of

The Project Development Manager (PDM) positions Acted with donors and leads the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy, and ensures proper grant management. The PDM ensures smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, and contributes to Acted external communication strategy.

Main duties

1. Positioning and Fundraising

• Context Analysis
• Strategy development
• External relations
• Fundraising and proposal development
• Contracting

2. Grant Management

• Contract follow-up
• Reporting
• Partner Follow-up

3. Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management
• Internal Coordination and Communication
• Filing

4. External Communication

Expected skills and qualifications

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, grants management and donor relations are required
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems
• External representation skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team
• Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building skills
• Ability to work independently and creatively in a multicultural context
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Previous field experience is required

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

• Salary between 4000 and 4200€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
• This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PDM/AFG

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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Added 11 days ago - Updated 1 hour ago - Source: acted.org