Democratic Republic of the Congo : Country Project Development Manager

Overview

Manage and lead project development and grant management for humanitarian initiatives.

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
• 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

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a prolonged humanitarian crisis, characterized by persisting armed conflicts, massive population displacements, repeated climatic and epidemic shocks (including cholera, mpox and measles). These combined dynamics durably impact the living conditions of displaced, returned, and host populations, especially in the eastern areas and some western areas of the country.

In this context, Acted mainly operates in the provinces of South Kivu, North Kivu, Tanganyika, North Ubangi and South Ubangi, through projects funded mainly by US Department of State, ECHO, FCDO, SDC, Humanitarian Fund, and the CDCS, to respond to immediate humanitarian needs and persisting vulnerabilities of the populations most affected. To strengthen the reach and complementarity of its interventions, Acted acts in coordination with several operational partners, and is a member of humanitarian consortia.

This coordination allows Acted to implement swift and multisectoral emergency responses to cover vital needs linked to the conflicts, forced displacements, natural disasters and health crises. Mostly, interventions focus on food assistance, shelter, WASH, camp coordination (CCCM), and education, with a specific focus on protection and dignity for vulnerable populations, to the last mile. Additionally, in South Kivu, Acted is a key actor of the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), contributing to swift and coordinated responses to displacements and sudden shocks.

In the meantime, Acted develops interventions aimed at strengthening community resilience, through support in livelihood, agriculture recovery, food security and local economic recovery, in order to limit vulnerability to recurring shocks.

Acted also provides structuring support to civil society organizations (CSOs), by strengthening organizational and operational capacities. This includes supporting the structuration of local initiatives as well as the implementation of cascading funding mechanisms, allowing CSOs to develop activities that are especially relevant for local needs and priorities identified by communities.

Lastly, Acted progressively integrates within its programming climate-sensitive approaches, aiming at preserving protected ecosystems and areas, reducing the environmental footprint of interventions and promoting low-carbon solutions. Through community support, Acted favours the development of sustainable income-generating activities and a greener local economy, contributing to natural resources protection while strengthening livelihoods.

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 3600 and 3800€ 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
• 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/RDC

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

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Added 6 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: acted.org