Project assembly and writing support officer At Action Education

For over 40 years, Action Education (formerly Aide et Action), an international association for development through education, has ensured access to quality education for the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, particularly children, girls and women, so that everyone can control their own development and contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.

Because access to quality education helps to combat poverty and disease, limit climate change and build peace in a sustainable world, we promote lifelong learning. We therefore pay particular attention to early childhood education and protection, access to and quality of education at the primary and secondary levels, as well as vocational training and social inclusion.

By basing our intervention on the values ​​of dignity, inclusion and integrity, as well as on the principles of action of transparency, accountability and solidarity, and thanks to the support of our 51,500 donors, we currently carry out more than 80 projects in 15 countries (in Africa, Asia and Europe) for nearly 1.5 million children, young people and adults.

In recent years, the organization has undergone major structural changes, in the management of its operations as well as in its governance. The foundations of this important transformation are now laid, and its practical implementation is launched via a breakdown of its strategy for the period 2025 – 2029. It is in this context rich in perspectives and dynamism that Action Education is recruiting its future project assembly and writing support officer.

MISSIONS

Reporting to the Institutional Funding Manager, the Project Development and Writing Support Officer plays a key role in the development of the NGO’s projects by drafting qualitative funding proposals for donors (international institutions, government agencies, foundations, companies, etc.). This position requires advanced skills in project development and definition, skills to write clear and convincing proposals based on defined projects, an excellent understanding of development issues, and an ability to align the NGO’s priorities with the expectations of donors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and submission of proposals

• Actively contribute to the definition of projects, in particular concept notes, logical frameworks and detailed proposals in order to ensure the correct formulation of key elements
• Write clear, structured and competitive proposals in accordance with donor requirements.
• Collaborate with country teams to integrate operational, financial and strategic aspects into proposals.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of submitted documents (content, spelling, style, format)

Internal coordination and collaboration

• Work closely with field teams, project managers and technical experts to collect the necessary data.
• In conjunction with the Africa Regional Coordinator, lead workshops or meetings to develop project ideas that meet identified priority needs and are aligned with Action Education’s operational strategy
• Maintain constant dialogue with the finance department to develop accurate and realistic budgets.

Monitoring and surveillance

• Maintain the proposal submission schedule and ensure deadlines are met
• Provide feedback after each proposal to improve internal processes

SEARCH PROFILE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in International Relations, Development, Communication or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in an NGO or international organization working in the field of education
• Good knowledge of major bilateral and multilateral donors
• Demonstrated experience in writing proposals that have resulted in successful funding
• Proven experience in writing projects in partnership collaboration, particularly with the voluntary sector

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Project assembly as a team and with partners
• Excellent command of English and French (oral and written). Knowledge of a local language of one of the countries of intervention would be an asset.
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to understand and synthesize complex information (technical, financial and contextual data).
• Proficiency in office tools (MS Office, Google Workspace) and, ideally, project management or CRM software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sense of organization and detail, rigor and respect for deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interest in education, environment and gender issues

ADHESION TO PRACTICAL ASPECTS

• Duration: One-year fixed-term contract, renewable
• Start: From March 2025
• Location: Position may be based in Dakar (Senegal), Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin) or at headquarters in Paris (France)