Project Development Officer, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Project Development Officer, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Country: Burkina Faso City: Ouagadougou Office: ACTED in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Fixed term | 6 months | ASAP 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 Burkina Faso Acted has been present in Burkina Faso since early 2019, providing humanitarian assistance in the North and Sahel (Soum) regions. We aim to provide multisectoral emergency response to displaced families and vulnerable host communities through WASH and livelihood distributions (non-food items and cash transfers), in close coordination with the humanitarian community. These activities are part of a broader stabilisation programme, in line with Acted's commitment to the Humanitarian Nexus, while replicating our regional approach implemented also in Mali and Niger. 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

Responsabilités

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

Expérience

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

Autres informations

environment; Ability to work well under pressure; Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse

profiles. Terms of reference Conditions Salary between xx and xx€ monthly (before income tax),

Formation / Diplômes

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 R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200 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. Join us Please

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