Mozambique: Project Development Officer – Pemba

Acted

Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Mozambique

Acted began its operations in Mozambique during 2022, in response to the humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado province, in the north of the country. Since then, Acted provides critical assistance to conflict-affected and disaster-affected communities, delivering multi-sector responses, with programs that look beyond the immediate emergency, towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction, skills trainings and sustainable development. In Mozambique, Acted deploys an area-based approach comprehensively supporting communities, Government Structures and Civil Society Organizations, to develop long-term resilience and ultimately self-reliance. Interventions address Internally Displaced Persons, Returnees, and Host communities mantainign conflict sensitivity throughout all activities.

You will be in charge of

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.

Main duties

1. Fundraising

• Context Analysis
• External relations:
• Fundraising and proposal development:

2. Grant Management

• Contract follow-up
• Reporting
• Partner Follow-up

3. Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management (if any):
• Internal Coordination and Communication:
• Filing

4. External Communication

Expected skills and qualifications

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
• 1-2 years 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 speak and write Portuguese is strongly preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.

Terms of reference

Conditions

• Salary between 1600 and 1800€ 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 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
• This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

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