Democratic Republic of Congo: Project Development Officer – Kinshasa At Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

CDD | 6 months | ASAP

Acted

For thirty years,’ONG International Acted has been working on the last kilometer of’action humanitariane 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’acteur du development mandate. Acted S’ relies on a fine knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions over the long term, with a wide range of local and international partners, 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 situation, displaced people suffer from chronic food insecurity’ or diseases related to the lack of’ access to’au,’ hygiene and sanitation. Acted has been present since 2003 and works primarily to respond to emergencies, build resilience, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Presenting today’ mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Humanitarian Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) And FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted provides a flexible and responsive’ emergency response 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 (shelter), food security, and, essential household items or the’access to the’eau, while ensuring the promotion of’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 region. And a project on the’Assistance d’urgence en Abris et articles maisonnes essentielles with displaced populations and hosts. With regard to the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of 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 food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project on’food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery and’ Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (EHA) support.

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 Project Manager contributes to the development of project proposals in line with the global strategy of’Acted and the country programme. It ensures appropriate grant management, including in particular timely reports on the’completion of projects for donors. The Senior Project Manager facilitates internal communication and coordination with the relevant departments, and contributes to’Acted’s external communication strategy.

Main responsibilities

Fundraising

• Contextual analysis
• External Relationships
• Fundraising and proposal development
• Follow-up of the contractualization

Grant Management

• Contract monitoring
• Reporting
• Monitoring partnerships

Management and Internal coordination

• Staff management (s’there are)
• Coordination and Internal communication
• Archiving

External Communication

Qualifications and skills required

• Master level training in a relevant field such as international relations, development or political science;
• 1 To 2 years of’ previous work experience in a relevant position ;
• Previous work experience in a related field, with knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grant management ;
• Knowledge of the’ humanitarian aid system and ability to understand donor systems;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills ;
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills ;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and at a fast pace ;
• Ability to work under pressure ;
• Good team spirit and ability to work with varied profiles.

Conditions

• Salary defined by the Acted salary grid according to the level of’studies,’expertise, the level of safety and the level of experience : between 1600 and 1800€ monthly net (before income taxes)
• Monthly living expenses allowance 300$
• Guesthouse accommodation and food supported by Acted
• Social security, mutual insurance (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 supported by Acted
• One week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
• Possibility of’having a call of 30 minutes with a consultant in taxation
• Psychological support (meet with a professional.le)