Sudan : Country Project Development Volunteer

Support grant management and contribute to project proposals for Acted Sudan.

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Application deadline 6 months ago: Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 at 00:02 UTC

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Overview

Support grant management and contribute to project proposals for Acted Sudan.

You have:

  • Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
  • Previous related work experience, with knowledge of proposal writing and reporting;
  • Familiarity with the project cycle;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills;
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
  • 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 Sudan

In response to the emergency situation in Sudan, Acted recruits.

You will be in charge of

The Project Development Volunteer (PDV) ensures proper grant management by developing qualitative project progress reports in compliance with donors’ rules. The PDV facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted external communication strategy. The PDV contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy.

Main Duties:

1. Grant Management

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

2. Internal Coordination

  • Internal Coordination and Communication
  • Filing

3. External Communication

4. Fundraising

  • External relations
  • Contribution to proposal development
  • Contracting

Expected skills and qualifications

  • Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
  • Previous related work experience, with knowledge of proposal writing and reporting;
  • Familiarity with the project cycle;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills;
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
  • Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.

Terms of reference

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

Status: volunteer

  • 300 USD per month living allowance
  • Coverage of all accommodation, guesthouse, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg
  • The provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.
  • One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
  • 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: PDV/SDN

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

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you developed a successful project proposal. What were the key elements that made it successful? The interviewer wants to assess your experience and skills in proposal development. Highlight your process and focus on the successful outcomes.
How do you prioritize your responsibilities when managing multiple tasks? This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you ensured compliance with donor rules in past projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain efficient communication within a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with reporting and monitoring project progress. What tools do you use? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you dealt with challenging situations while working under pressure? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does external communication play in project development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure you are updated on the latest practices in project management and fundraising? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 months ago - Updated 6 months ago - Source: acted.org