South Sudan : Project Development Officer
Develop project proposals, manage grants, and coordinate internally
Overview
Develop project proposals, manage grants, and coordinate internally
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
- Knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grants management
- Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and understanding of donors 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
For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
ACTED South Sudan
Acted operations in South Sudan aim to improve food security, ensure access to livelihoods and develop resilience and emergency programmes. Since the eruption of the South Sudanese conflict in December 2013, Acted has been contributing to the delivery of humanitarian services to internally displaced persons, refugees and host communities. As camp manager Acted continues to coordinate and provide camp management services in Protection of Civilian (POC) site in Juba and Bor, informal settlements in Wau and refugee camps in Maban.
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
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PDO/SSD
Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully developed a project proposal? | This tests your experience in proposal development and project management. | Provide a specific example, outlining the situation and what made the proposal successful. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with internal teams during a project? | This assesses your coordination and communication skills within a team setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for managing grant applications and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous roles and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt to working in different cultural environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |