Project Development Intern

Department: Project Development Unit (PDD)

Position: Project Development Intern

Direct hierarchy: Project Development Officer

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

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

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