Country Project Development Manager

The Project Development Manager (PDM) positions Acted with donors and leads the development of project proposals in line with Acted's global and in-country programme strategy, and ensures proper grant management. The PDM ensures smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, and contributes to Acted external communication strategy.

Main duties

• Positioning and Fundraising : context analysis, strategy development, external relations, fundraising and proposal development, contracting
• Grant Management : contract follow-up, reporting, partner follow-up
• Management and Internal Coordination : staff management, internal coordination and communication, filing
• External Communication

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, grants management and donor relations are required
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems
• External representation skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team
• Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building skills
• Ability to work independently and creatively in a multicultural context
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Previous field experience is required