Main Objective
The Project Development Intern (PDI) supports the Project Development Unit to ensure proper grant management by developing quality project progress reports in compliance with donors’ rules. The PDI helps facilitate smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted external communication strategy. The PDI contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy.
Responsibilities:
Research and analysis
Research and analysis of current socio-environmental issues in Kenya
Undertake donor research and analysis to increase the understanding of the donor environment in Kenya as well as long-term perspectives and preferences
Map and identify network partners to complement Acted’s work in any funding opportunity
Reporting
Participate in and take minutes of meetings for each project
Write quality narrative reports, reflecting the progress and status of projects in a transparent, timely and professional manner
Work in close relation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team as well as Finance to incorporate their inputs in reports
Ensure implementing partners report to Acted in a timely and qualitative manner as per the requirements of the grant agreement
File properly contractual project documents both in hard and soft copies
Contribute to gathering information and stories from the field for donor engagement
Create factsheets to update donors on projects activities and spread information on Acted programming
Internal and External Coordination
File properly contractual project documents both in hard and soft copies
Contribute to gathering information and stories from the field for donor engagement
Create factsheets to update donors on projects activities and spread information on Acted programming
Fundraising
Update regularly a directory of donors, international and local NGOs, other partners and stakeholders
Contribute, when required, to the development of projects proposals in close collaboration with Acted HQ GMU (Grant Management Unit) and finance
Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor
Protection mainstreaming- Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc).
Required qualifications and technical competencies:
Master’s degree in international development studies, international relations, human rights, environmental studies, migration, or a related field;
Fluent English (written and spoken), excellent writing and communication skills;
Previous related work experience, with knowledge of reporting
Prior work/volunteering experience with an NGO and/or prior experience with international donor-funded projects will be an advantage
Knowledge of the local context and/or knowledge of climate change related issues will be an advantage
Good team spirit and motivation
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
Good organizational and prioritization skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Qualified Kenya Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications by 07/01/2024, 05:00PM to kenya.jobs@acted.org with the subject line: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT INTERN accompanied with:Cover Letter and CV must be shared as a single PDF document i.e with the Cover Letter being on the first page and CV starting on the next page, detailing 03 work referees and their day time contacts. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your application. If required they will be requested at a later stage.
Apply via :
kenya.jobs@acted.org
