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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a prolonged humanitarian crisis, characterized by persisting armed conflicts, massive population displacements, repeated climatic and epidemic shocks (including cholera, mpox and measles). These combined dynamics durably impact the living conditions of displaced, returned, and host populations, especially in the eastern areas and some western areas of the country.
In this context, Acted mainly operates in the provinces of South Kivu, North Kivu, Tanganyika, North Ubangi and South Ubangi, through projects funded mainly by US Department of State, ECHO, FCDO, SDC, Humanitarian Fund, and the CDCS, to respond to immediate humanitarian needs and persisting vulnerabilities of the populations most affected.
You will be in charge of
* Positioning, business development and fundraising
1.1. Positioning and business development
* Support the Country Director in analysing the country's socio-economic, humanitarian, climate, and political context, with a specific focus on funding trends, donor strategies, and emerging financing mechanisms.
* Monitor and analyse developments across humanitarian aid, climate finance, and private-sector engagement, identifying risks and opportunities for Acted.
* Conduct and regularly update stakeholder, donor, and partner mapping, including traditional donors, climate finance actors, and private-sector stakeholders.
* Contribute to the development, review, and operationalisation of the country programme and business development strategy, in alignment with Acted's global priorities.
* Translate programmatic strengths, evidence, and learning into clear value propositions adapted to different partner and donor categories.
* Proactively inform the Country Director and relevant HQ teams of strategic shifts, emerging opportunities, and partnership prospects.
1.2. Proposal development and contracting
* Lead and coordinate the development of fundraising documents (Expressions of Interest, concept notes, and full proposals) across all funding streams.
* Ensure proposals are strategically aligned, technically sound, financially realistic, and compliant with donor and partner requirements.
* Coordinate closely with programme, MEAL, FLATS, and HQ teams to ensure quality, feasibility, and risk awareness.
* Support the Country Director in negotiations with donors and partners and review contracts prior to signature, liaising with Acted HQ when required.
1.3. Fundraising and partnership development
* 3.1. Traditional humanitarian and development donors
* Identify, track, and pursue funding opportunities with bilateral donors, UN agencies, pooled funds, and multilateral institutions.
* Maintain active and regular working relationships with donors, acting as focal point for day-to-day donor communication and coordination of donor field visits.
* 3.2. Climate finance mechanisms
* Support the identification and development of climate finance opportunities (e.g. GCF, FRLD) in close coordination with the Country Director, Acted HQ, and technical teams.
* Contribute to the design of climate-relevant concepts and proposals, ensuring alignment with national climate priorities, institutional frameworks, and financing requirements.
* Support engagement with national climate institutions, designated authorities, and coordination platforms to strengthen Acted's positioning in climate finance.
* 3.3. Private-sector and investment-oriented partnerships
* Identify and explore non-traditional partnerships with private-sector actors, financial institutions, and foundations, focusing on mutually beneficial and sustainable engagement models.
* Support the development of partnership approaches that go beyond corporate social responsibility, including service delivery partnerships, blended finance, or market-based solutions, where relevant.
* Contribute to internal due diligence, risk analysis, and coordination required for engaging with private-sector and investment partners.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.acted.org/en/jobs/drc-business-projet-development-manager-kinshasa/
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information about the position, click here (https://www.acted.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/candidate-pack-bdm-1.pdf).
https://www.acted.org/en/jobs/drc-business-projet-development-manager-kinshasa/