If you have experience in humanitarian project design, proposal development, and international program management, CESVI is recruiting a Program Support & Development Officer to join its International Programmes Department. This home-based opportunity offers professionals the chance to contribute to impactful humanitarian and development initiatives across multiple countries while working with one of the world’s respected humanitarian organizations.
The position combines remote work with regular international field missions, making it ideal for professionals who enjoy both strategic project development and on-the-ground humanitarian engagement.
About CESVI
Founded in 1985, CESVI is an independent, secular humanitarian organization committed to supporting vulnerable communities around the world. Operating in more than 20 countries, the organization focuses on reducing poverty, responding to humanitarian emergencies, promoting sustainable development, protecting human rights, and strengthening resilience against climate-related challenges.
As the organization continues to expand its global programming, it is seeking experienced professionals to strengthen its project design and programme support capacity.
About the Program Support & Development Officer Role
The Program Support & Development Officer (PSDO) will support the International Programmes Department by developing competitive funding proposals and overseeing strategic humanitarian and development projects.
The successful candidate will collaborate with field teams, technical experts, and international partners to design high-quality projects that meet donor requirements while addressing the needs of vulnerable communities.
The position is home-based, with international field missions expected for approximately 50% of the working time.
The collaboration is expected to begin in September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Support & Development Officer will perform a wide range of project development and programme management duties, including:
- Developing competitive project proposals for international institutional donors.
- Coordinating the complete project design process from concept development to final submission.
- Conducting needs assessments during international field missions.
- Preparing logical frameworks, monitoring plans, and project documentation.
- Developing and reviewing detailed project budgets.
- Ensuring donor compliance throughout proposal preparation.
- Coordinating with internal departments and implementing partners.
- Supporting implementation and supervision of strategic field projects.
- Preparing narrative progress reports and final donor reports.
- Contributing to monitoring and evaluation activities.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess a strong background in international development and humanitarian programming.
Essential qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
- At least three years of experience designing international cooperation projects.
- Experience working on both emergency response and long-term development programmes.
- Strong understanding of:
- Project Cycle Management (PCM)
- Logical Framework Approach
- Theory of Change
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Budget development
- Proposal submission processes
- Proven experience preparing proposals for institutional donors such as:
- ECHO
- INTPA
- AICS
- Major European government agencies
- Major U.S. government donors
- Excellent written and spoken Italian and English.
- Strong budgeting and financial planning skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while meeting tight proposal deadlines.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with additional experience in the following areas will have an advantage:
- Environmental programming
- Agricultural value chains
- Entrepreneurship and livelihood development
- Women’s and children’s protection programmes
- SMART assessment tools including Kobo, Google Forms, and NEAT+
- Knowledge of Spanish or French
- Proposal writing for private foundations and corporate donors
Salary and Benefits
CESVI offers an attractive package that includes:
- Gross monthly salary between €2,300 and €2,500
- Six-month renewable contract
- Insurance coverage
- Home-based working arrangement
- Extensive international travel opportunities
- Professional development through participation in global humanitarian programmes
Safeguarding Commitment
CESVI maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward abuse, exploitation, and misconduct involving children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will undergo safeguarding and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
The organization also prioritizes staff health and safety by conducting medical assessments before international deployments where necessary.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position is ideal for experienced humanitarian professionals who want to play a strategic role in securing funding for life-changing projects while supporting implementation across multiple countries.
The role offers exposure to major international donors, collaboration with multicultural teams, and opportunities to travel while contributing to humanitarian response, sustainable development, climate resilience, and community protection initiatives.
Professionals with strong proposal writing expertise and project management experience will find this position particularly rewarding, as it combines technical leadership with direct involvement in international humanitarian operations.
Application Deadline
Applications close on 23 August 2026. Since applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Applicants should submit both a CV and a Cover Letter as part of their application.
If you are passionate about humanitarian action, international development, and designing projects that improve lives across the globe, this could be an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful global impact.
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