CDD | 12 months | Mid-October 2023
Acted
For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last kilometer of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development role. Acted relies on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a world “ 3ZERO ”: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
Acted Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil wars. In precarious situations, the displaced suffer from chronic food insecurity or diseases linked to lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Present since 2003, Acted works mainly to respond to emergencies, strengthen the resilience of populations, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Intervening today mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA ( Office for Humanitarian Assistance ), FH ( Humanitarian Fund ), ECHO ( European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ), Acted provides a flexible emergency response adapted to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. With seven projects underway in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of access to housing ( shelters ), food security, essential household items or access to water, while promoting a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multisectoral emergency project in food and non-food aid, in CCCM and also in agricultural recovery. A rapid response project managed by the SAFER consortium operating throughout the South East area. And a project on Emergency Assistance in Shelters and essential household items for displaced and host populations. Regarding the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of the Coordinated Action for multisectoral programming in camps and outside camps, and another carried out in a consortium with the aim of supporting agricultural recovery activities and provide food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project in terms of food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery as well as support in the areas of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation ( EHA ).
Acted is committed to acting today and investing in the future with the contribution of a large network of partners, local organizations, global networks and various clusters that provide their expertise, their experience and their voice for the smooth running of the mission and the achievement of its impact objectives. In the DRC, Acted is therefore active in humanitarian coordination with existing clusters and working groups, as well as entities such as OCHA.
Main roles and responsibilities
The/the Project Development Manager represents Acted with donors and steers the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s overall strategy and the country program and ensures appropriate grant management. The project development manager ensures fluid internal communication and coordination with the relevant departments and contributes to Acted’s external communication strategy.
Main responsibilities
Ensure the production of regular, precise and analytical reports for the Reporting Manager
Develop internal coordination and communication mechanisms
Develop a strategy for relations with external donors
Develop an external communication strategy
Assist the Country Director in the development of project proposals, responding adequately to donor requests or by initiating actions on specific projects or project components.
Qualifications and skills required
- Master level training in a relevant field such as international relations, development or political science ;
- Prior experience in the humanitarian field, the preparation of proposals, the management of grants and relations with donors are necessary ;
- Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand donor systems ;
- Competences in matters of external representation ;
- Ability to coordinate and manage a team ;
- Suitability for teamwork and team building, ability to build capacity ;
- Ability to work independently and creatively in a multicultural context ;
- Strong powers in oral and written communication, analytical skills ;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure ;
- Prior experience abroad is required ;
Conditions
- Salary defined by the salary scale Acted according to the level of study, expertise, level of security and level of experience : between 3600 and 3800 € monthly net ( before income taxes )
- Monthly cost of living allowance 300 $
- Housing allowance up to 75% of the average rent ( benchmark realized by Acted ) or Guesthouse accommodation and food supported by Acted
- Social security, mutual ( MSH ) and repatriation assistance ( SOS International ) supported by Acted
- Transport to the mission and return ticket fully supported every 6 months ( to the address specified on the employment contract )
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- A week of departure preparation including 4 days of safety training in immersion
- Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a consultant in taxation
- Psychological support ( date with a professional.the )
How to apply
Send your application ( CV and cover letter ) per email ( jobs@acted.org ), under reference : PDM / DRC
Please note that Acted does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.