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• The incumbent will be charged with
  understanding and disseminating Donors guidelines ;
• Works closely with the Area Coordinators,
  Programme Managers and technical staff to ensure the production of quality
  reports across areas and across Donors;
• Work in liaison with AME Department to
  develop and incorporate more solid monitoring and evaluation components in
  reports;
• Work in close relation with Finance Department
  to ensure greater coherence between financial and narrative reports, and
  ensure steady cash inflow based on the timeliness and quality of report
  submissions.
• Work in close relation and communicate on
  a regular basis with HQ reporting department, notably on the basis of the
  monthly Reporting follow up

• In relation with the project development
  manager and Country Director, ensure that all meetings are held and
  documented (capital coordination meetings, area coordination meetings,
  monthly coordination meetings, quarterly country coordination meetings);
• Ensure in particular that reporting
  guidelines, formats, philosophy, deadlines for each project and donor is
  communicated clearly and standardized across the country for new and
  on-going projects;
• Follow-up meetings at the field level and
  in the capital, between the bases and between the country programme and
  HQ/other ACTED operations through the ACTED Newsletter;
• Draft agenda and minutes of country-wide
  meetings, with the assistance of the Reporting staff.

• Update on a weekly and monthly basis the
  external relations database, which documents latest negotiations and
  proposal possibilities with a number of key donors;
• Manage a team of Area Coordinators,
  Programme Managers and technical staff to ensure that proposals are
  developed in a cohesive and professional manner and in line with ACTED
  country strategy and donor requirements;
• Serve as the point of contact for all
  Donor communication, including the organisation of and hosting of Donor
  visits in the field for projects s/he is in charge of

• Define the main target groups, activities,
  resources and partnerships needed;
• Ensure continuum of PR activities,
  including formal presentations, engaging media for coverage on success
  stories, updating project-specific and regional fact sheets, and
  documenting publications featuring ACTED in the media ;
• Identifying sources of funding for a more
  cohesive public information strategy in-country.
• Supporting the Project Development Manager
  and Country Director in developing the country strategy, project
  proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing action on
  specific projects or components of projects

• The ideal candidate for the Project
  Development Officer should hold a Master’s 
  degree in International Relations or Development
• Past project management experience
  (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in
  development programmes
• At least two to five years’ experience in
  a relevant position
• Proven capabilities in leadership and
  management required
• Excellent skills in written and spoken
  English
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal
  skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
• Possess the ability to work well and
  punctually under pressure

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid;
  educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are
  considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the
  organisation’s guesthouse
• Transportation costs covered, including
  additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and
  repatriation insurance + retirement package

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