Mozambique: Project Development Officer – Pemba

MozambiqueMozambique: Project Development Officer – PembaOrganizationAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentPosted 12 Nov 2025 Closing date 12 Dec 2025Fixed term | 6 months | January 2026ActedFor the past 30 years, Acted has been working at the forefront of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted relies on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.Acted MozambiqueActed 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 communities, delivering multi-sector emergency response in Food Security, WASH, CCCM, Protection, Shelter, & Education in Emergencies.In Mozambique, Acted deploys an area-based approach comprehensively supporting communities, Government Structures and Civil Society Organizations, to develop long-term resilience and self-reliance.Interventions address displacement areas as well as return areas, aiming at saving lives with emergency assistance and enhancing early recovery through livelihood restoration, skills trainings and pathways to durable solutions.You will be in charge ofThe 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 FundraisingContext AnalysisExternal relations:Fundraising and proposal development: Grant ManagementContract follow-upReportingPartner Follow-up Management and Internal CoordinationStaff Management (if any):Internal Coordination and Communication:Filing External CommunicationExpected Skills And QualificationsMaster 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 speak and write Portuguese is strongly preferredAbility to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment;Ability to work well under pressure;Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.Terms of referenceFor more information about the position, click here .ConditionsSalary 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 $300Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractAnnual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistanceHow to applyPlease send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org), including the reference: PDO/MOZPlease note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.Job detailsCountryMozambiqueCity Pemba SourceAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentTypeJobCareer categoryDonor Relations/Grants ManagementYears of experience0-2 yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn