Sudan : Project Development Officer

Contribute to the development of project proposals and grant management.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 27 Jun 2025 at 10:31 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to the development of project proposals 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 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, 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 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/SDN

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

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you had to develop a proposal? This question gauges your experience in proposal development and your ability to align with organizational goals. Detail a specific project, your role in crafting the proposal, and any outcomes.
How do you ensure effective grant management throughout a project? The interviewer wants to know your approach to maintaining accountability and tracking progress. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to analyze context in project development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've worked under pressure? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe is crucial for effective external communication in the context of project development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with the humanitarian aid system and donor requirements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you worked in a multicultural environment. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: acted.org