Sudan: Cash Project Manager
Manage project development and grants to aid humanitarian work in Sudan.
Overview
Manage project development and grants to aid humanitarian work in Sudan.
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
For the past 30 years, Acted has been working at the forefront of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted relies on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.
Acted Sudan
In response to the emergency situation in Sudan, ACTED recruits.
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 2550 and 2650€ 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: PM Cash/SDN
Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a challenging fundraising project you managed and how you approached it. | This assesses your practical experience in handling fundraising challenges. | Highlight your problem-solving skills, strategies used, and the results achieved. |
| How do you prioritize multiple grant proposals with tight deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills in grant management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you built a successful team in a multicultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for effectively communicating with donors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with developing and implementing project strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor guidelines in your proposals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your process for conducting a context analysis before project development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicts within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |