Syria : Project Development Volunteer
Support grant management and project development for Acted
Overview
Support grant management and project development for Acted
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
For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, 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 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
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PDV/WOS
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 simultaneously? | This question assesses your time management skills and ability to prioritize. | Provide an example that highlights your ability to stay organized and meet deadlines without compromising quality. |
| What experience do you have with proposal writing and reporting? | The interviewer wants to understand your familiarity with essential job functions. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful team project you contributed to? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the humanitarian field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |