Syria : Project Development Officer

Develop project proposals and manage grants effectively

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Overview

Develop project proposals and manage grants effectively

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 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 Syria

Since 2012, Acted has been implementing projects with vulnerable communities in Syria with a two-fold approach: Acted provides life-saving support to vulnerable displaced persons, returnees, and host communities across Syria, through multi-sectorial rapid emergency services, and implements a wide range of resilience building interventions. Thus, Acted has been able to strengthen its links with Syrian local communities and to develop an in-depth knowledge of local dynamics. A team of 900+ is currently working in Syria.

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 1600 and 1800€ 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
  • 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/SYR

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

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful project you developed and how you contributed to its success? This question assesses your hands-on experience in project development and success metrics. Highlight your role in key stages of the project, focusing on specific outcomes.
How do you approach grant writing and what strategies do you use to ensure clarity and impact? This evaluates your understanding of grant writing nuances and communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation with a partner or team member during a project. How did you resolve it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to analyze the context before embarking on project development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've managed reporting on a project? 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