Whole of Syria : Project Development Volunteer โ€“ Amman

Tags: international relations
  • Added Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas โ€“ and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a โ€œ3ZEROโ€ world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Syria

Since 2012, Acted has been implementing projects with vulnerable communities in Syria with a two-fold approach: Acted provides life-saving support to vulnerable displaced persons, returnees, and host communities across Syria, through multi-sectorial rapid emergency services, and implements a wide range of resilience building interventions. Thus, Acted has been able to strengthen its links with Syrian local communities and to develop an in-depth knowledge of local dynamics. A team of 900+ is currently working in Syria.

You will be in charge of

The Project Development Volunteer (PDV) ensures proper grant management by developing qualitative project progress reports in compliance with donorsโ€™ rules. The PDV facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted external communication strategy. The PDV contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Actedโ€™s global and in-country programme strategy.

Main Duties:

1. Grant Management

Contract follow-upReportingPartner follow-up

2. Internal Coordination

Internal Coordination and CommunicationFiling

3. External Communication

4. Fundraising

External relationsContribution to proposal developmentContracting

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.

Terms of reference For more information about the position, click here .

Conditions

Status: volunteer

300 USD per month living allowanceCoverage of all accommodation, guesthouse, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kgThe provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingPsychological assistance

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