Bangladesh : Country Project Developement Manager – Cox’s Bazar

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 Bangladesh

Bangladesh, a South Asian nation with a fast-growing economy, is navigating a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. The country has made significant progress in poverty reduction, education, and healthcare, emerging as a model for economic resilience. However, Bangladesh faces hurdles such as political instability (revolution in July 2024), climate change, and an over-reliance on a few economic sectors. In addition to its own internal struggles, Bangladesh hosts more than a million Rohingya refugees, forming one of the largest settlements worldwide for the past seven years. Since commencing operations in Bangladesh in 2018 in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis, Acted has developed a comprehensive strategy across five pillars: Emergency, WASH systems, Information Management, CSO support, and promoting green economy practices.

You will be in charge of

The Project Development Manager (PDM) positions Acted with donors and leads the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy, and ensures proper grant management. The PDM ensures smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, and contributes to Acted external communication strategy.

Main duties

1. Positioning and Fundraising

• Context Analysis
• Strategy development
• External relations
• Fundraising and proposal development
• Contracting

2. Grant Management

• Contract follow-up
• Reporting
• Partner Follow-up

3. Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management
• Internal Coordination and Communication
• Filing

4. External Communication

Expected skills and qualifications

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, grants management and donor relations are required
• Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand the donors systems
• External representation skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team
• Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building skills
• Ability to work independently and creatively in a multicultural context
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Previous field experience is required

Terms of reference

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Conditions

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PDM/BGD

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.