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 Ukraine
Since the beginning of the conflict in 2015 and following the invasion by the Russian Federation in 2022, Ukraine has seen relentless military violence directly affecting over 10.8 million people in 2026, especially in areas close to the frontline. With over 300 staff and 10 offices along frontline areas, Acted has been a leading humanitarian actor in country since 2015. In a challenging security environment, it is committed to providing emergency assistance, such as cash assistance, Shelter and WASH repairs, in-kind support, as well as early recovery support, including economic recovery support, support to local development and infrastructure reconstruction.

You will be in charge of
Under the direct line management of the Project Development Manager (PDM), the Deputy Project Development Manager (D-PDM) ensures the management of a targeted grant portfolio, including: ensuring high quality grants follow up and reporting for this portfolio; supporting funding renewal; and/or contributing to capacity building of more Junior staff. The D-PDM will also support Acted’s positioning in country with regards to its dedicated grants portfolio.

Main Duties

1. Positioning and Fundraising

Context, Donor and Partner 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
Filing
4. External Communication

Expected skills and qualifications
Strong experience in Grants Management and Fundraising, including leading and preparation of project proposals for institutional donors.

Knowledge and experience of staff management.

Experience working on the relevant country response is an asset.

Proficient in written and spoken English.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Able to communicate complex information clearly, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) , including the reference: PDM/UKR