Project Development Volunteer at ACTED

External Communication

Contribute to ACTED external communication strategy by feeding regularly ACTED HQ Communication Department with informal updates on projects, a flash news, pictures, articles on projects progress and/or specific events for ACTED communication tools, including, but not limited to, ACTED Newsletter, websites and ACTED Annual Report.

Fundraising

•  External relations;
•  Update regularly a directory of donors, international and local NGOs, other partners and stakeholders;
•  Contribute when required to the reporting to national and local authorities as required by ACTED registration/legal status in country;
•  In the absence of Technical Coordinators, participate in key clusters and/or working group meetings;
•  Contribution to proposal development;
•  Contribute when required to the development of fundraising documents (Expression of Interests/concept notes/proposals) in line with ACTED country strategy and donor requirements and in close collaboration with ACTED HQ GMU (Grant Management Unit) and finance;
•  Liaise with Area Coordinators, Project Managers and Technical Coordinators to ensurethat proposals are relevant and technically sound;
•  Incorporate learning from previous interventions (e.g. lessons learnt and best practices) into new proposals;
•  Contracting;
•  Contribute to addressing in a timely manner all comments by donors on proposals in liaison with relevant staff in country and ACTED HQ GMU and finance.

Expected skills and qualifications

•  Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
•  Previous related work experience, with knowledge of proposal writing and reporting
•  Familiarity with the project cycle
•  Excellent writing and communication skills
•  Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
•  Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles