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Projects Development Officer Job – ACTED

Job Title:  Projects Development Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: ACTED

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non-discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 38 countries worldwide. ACTED sectors of intervention include emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.

Job Summary:  The Project Development Officer (PDO) contributes to the development of project proposals in line with ACTED’s global and in-country programme strategy, and ensures proper grant management, incl. timely reporting of project achievements to donors. The PDO facilitates internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, and contributes to ACTED external communication strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Fundraising
  • Context Analysis
  • External relations:
  • Fundraising and proposal development:
  • Grant Management
  • Contract follow-up
  • Reporting
  • Partner Follow-up
  • Management and Internal Coordination

Also Read; Community Health Program Officer Job – Global Health Corps (GHC)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Master’s Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
  • One to two years of previous work experience in a relevant position;
  • Previous related work experience, with knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grants management;
  • Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills;
  • Strong coordination and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to work well under pressure;
  • Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.

Conditions:

  • Salary between 1500 and 1700€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
  • Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
  • One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
  • Psychological assistance

How to Apply

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org) or below, including the reference: PDO/ETH-UGA

Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Deadline: 28th December 2022

Miiro Allan

I am a team player who is committed to learning, excellence, ethics and people, also an excellent communicator with great interest in technology innovations, branding and communications for Business and passion for community service and positive change.

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