Chad: Project Development Officer

Overview

Contribute to project proposal development and grant management.

You have:

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
• 1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant position
• Previous related work experience, with knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grants management
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donor’s systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles

Acted

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.

Acted Chad

Present in Chad since 2024, Acted helps vulnerable populations in the Lac and Ouaddai Provinces, and in Ndjamena. In 2024, the organization implemented 11 projects with a budget of 8 million euros. Its operations are coordinated from NDjamena and implemented through 3 field bases in Bol and Daboua on Lake Chad, and Adré in Ouaddai. In Lake Chad, Acted supports internally displaced people following attacks by armed groups through the RRM mechanism, of which it is co-lead, and provides assistance in food security and support for site coordination and management (CCCM). It is also involved in strengthening the resilience of populations through education, water and sanitation and livelihood projects. In Ouaddai, Acted redeployed in April 2023 to respond to the unprecedented influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees fleeing the fighting in Sudan. Through a multi-sectoral emergency shelter/AME, CCCM and Protection approach, Acted meets the vital needs of displaced people in informal sites and reception camps. Finally, Acted regularly intervenes in response to cyclical shocks, such as lean seasons and floods, which are particularly devastating. Acted’s actions in Chad are based on recognized multi-sectoral technical expertise, rapid deployment capacity, a data-driven approach, strong local acceptance, and increased community participation

You will be in charge of

The Project Development Officer (PDO) contributes to the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy, and ensures proper grant management, incl. timely reporting of project achievements to donors. The PDO facilitates internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, and contributes to Acted external communication strategy.

Main duties

1. Fundraising

• Context Analysis
• External relations:
• Fundraising and proposal development:

2. Grant Management

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

3. Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management (if any):
• 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;
• 1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant position;
• Previous related work experience, with knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grants management;
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills;
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.

Terms of reference

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

• Salary between 1800 and 2000€ 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
• R&R every 3 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: PDO/TCD

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

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Added 3 years ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: acted.org