Sudan: Project Development Volunteer
Assist in project development and grant management
Overview
Assist in project development and grant management
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
Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.
ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the centre and provides a tailored support to local needs.
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 PDI facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to ACTED external communication strategy. The PDI 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
Grant Management
Internal Coordination
External Communication
Fundraising
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 3-days in situ security training
- Psychological assistance
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PDV/SUD
Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks under pressure? | This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills. | Discuss a specific situation, the tasks you managed, and the outcome. |
| What experience do you have with project proposals and grant writing? | The interviewer wants to know about your familiarity with important fundraising processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when working with diverse teams, and how did you handle them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've used feedback to improve your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |