وظائف ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة في السودان

<p>Section/Unit: Programme<br>Grade Level: BG5: Step: 3<br>Supervisor: Head of Finance and support functions<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Port Sudan with possibility to Move to Khartoum and with frequent travel to partners offices/ areas of operation<br>Duration: 1 year Renewable (Subject to performance and funding)<br>Closing Date: 18 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>Dan Church Aid is a Danish humanitarian, non-government and non-profit organisation dedicated to helping the world’s poorest. DCA&nbsp;works together with people and organizations across the world&nbsp;in 19 countries. DCA is a multi-mandated organisation working mostly in partnership with civil society organizations to save lives, to build resilient communities, and to fight extreme inequality.</p><p>DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, one of the world's largest humanitarian alliances with over 130 member organisation.&nbsp;</p><p>DCA is a registered international NGO in Sudan with a Country Office in Port Sudan.</p><p>DCA is looking for an experienced Security and Liaison Officer to serve as the primary link between DCA and the Government of Sudan (GoS), particularly the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The role is responsible for government liaison, humanitarian access, security coordination and regulatory compliance to support DCA's operations in Sudan. In addition, the position provides operational and logistical support to the Country Office by coordinating local service providers, facilitating office logistical arrangements, maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and vendors, and supporting the smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> This position will be based in port Sudan but once HAC federal moves to Khartoum then the position will be relocated to Khartoum even prior to the full transitioning of port Sudan office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As Liaison Officer, be the primary link between DCA and the Government of Sudan (GoS), particularly the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). This role is critical for all government related coordination and includes issuance of entry visas, work permits, securing travel permits, technical agreements, recruitment of staff and deconfliction clearances required to deliver life-saving aid to conflict-affected populations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As Country Security Officer, support the Country Office in the safe and effective implementation of DCA’s activities in Sudan by&nbsp;supporting safe programme delivery in complex and high-risk environments in Sudan. The position provides continuous security oversight, guidance, and monitoring to ensure that staff, assets, and premises are protected in line with DCA policies and best practices. This position will be based in port Sudan but once HAC federal moves to Khartoum, the position will be relocated to Khartoum even prior to the full transitioning of Port Sudan office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to government liaison and security responsibilities, the Liaison and Security Officer will support the Country Office's operational and logistical functions by coordinating local logistical arrangements, maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, vendors, landlords, transport providers, hotels and other service providers, and facilitating administrative processes that contribute to the efficient implementation of DCA's operations.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>The Liaison and Security Officer:</p><ul><li>Represents the primary link and point of contact between DCA Sudan office and the Sudanese authorities, in particular HAC.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides direct support to the CO through analysis, field missions, and crisis support. The role assists the Country Director in strengthening safety systems, improving operational access, and ensuring alignment with DCA’s global safety framework.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>The role works closely with:</strong></p><ul><li>Sudan Country Director, the Head of Finance and Support Services as well as the Head of Programme (SMT).</li><li>Programme teams&nbsp;</li><li>Support function teams&nbsp;</li><li>Implementing partners&nbsp;</li><li>HQ Roving Security Advisor</li><li>HAC and other governmental institutions relevant to DCA’s work</li><li>INSO and the INGO liaison, safety and security focal points.&nbsp;</li><li>Local suppliers, contractors and service providers.</li><li>Hotels, transport providers and other operational vendors.</li><li>Landlords and facility management representatives.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p><i><strong>As Liaison Officer:&nbsp;</strong></i></p><p><strong>1. Government Liaison &amp; Regulatory Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><i>HAC Relations</i>: Act as the main focal point for the federal and state-level HAC. Ensure all DCA registrations, licenses, and permits are up to date.</li><li><i>Technical Agreements (TAs)</i>: Work with partners and lead if necessary the drafting, submission, and follow-up of Technical Agreements with relevant Line Ministries to ensure project implementation is legally cleared.</li><li><i>Visa &amp; Work Permits</i>: Coordinate the processing of entry visas, stay permits, and work authorizations for international staff with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.</li><li><i>Reporting</i>: Compile and submit mandatory monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports to the HAC in the required Sudanese government formats.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Humanitarian Access &amp; Movement</strong></p><ul><li><i>Travel Permits</i>: Secure timely travel permits.</li><li><i>Deconfliction</i>: notify relevant authorities of movements to ensure the safety of humanitarian convoys.</li><li><i>Access Negotiation</i>: Support the Country Director in negotiating physical access to "Hard-to-Reach" areas, by building relationships with local community leaders and state authorities.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Operational &amp; Recruitment Support</strong></p><ul><li><i>Labor Office Coordination</i>: Manage the recruitment process for national staff in compliance with the Sudan Labor Act and HAC Labor Office requirements, including advertising permits and joint interview panels.</li><li><i>Customs Clearance</i>: Liaise with customs authorities and the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the tax-exempt import of humanitarian goods (medical kits, food, specialised equipment).</li></ul><p><strong>4. Operational Logistics &amp; Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support the planning and coordination of logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, trainings, field visits and official events.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with local suppliers, service providers, hotels, transport companies, landlords and other vendors to facilitate the smooth implementation of Country Office operations.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate office logistical requirements, including maintenance, repairs, utilities and other operational support services, and follow up with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Procurement and Administration functions in coordinating deliveries, collecting quotations when requested, and following up with suppliers on operational matters.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in coordinating travel logistics, accommodation, transportation and other administrative arrangements for staff, consultants and visitors.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain an updated database of key suppliers and service providers and foster positive working relationships to support efficient office operations.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Representation &amp; Networking</strong></p><ul><li><i>Coordination Forums</i>: Represent DCA in the Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) and the Liaison platform of Sudan INGO Forum to share information on bureaucratic impediments.</li><li>Stakeholder Mapping: Maintain an updated database of key government contacts, influential community leaders, and NGO peers to facilitate rapid problem-solving.</li></ul><p><i><strong>As Security Officer:</strong></i></p><p><strong>Security Analysis and Risk Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and analyse security, political, and conflict dynamics affecting DCA operations in Sudan</li><li>Support country teams in identifying and analysing threats to staff, assets, and programmes.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk Management and Safety Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Support development&nbsp;of&nbsp;mitigation measures.</li><li>Assist country offices in reviewing and updating SOPs, contingency plans, and safety procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>Movement Management</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct required security checks before each field mission.</li><li>Provide security briefings to teams before field deployments.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to movement protocols and security procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>Premises and Asset Security Management&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct regular security assessments of premises and facilities.</li><li>Conduct regular security assessments and implement measures to strengthen base security.</li><li>Ensure guards perform their duties in accordance with established security protocols.</li></ul><p><strong>Access and Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct field missions to support operational access and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Assist in actor mapping</li></ul><p><strong>Liaison and coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Liaise with administrative authorities to secure approvals for operational activities and movements.</li><li>Engage actively in humanitarian security coordination groups in Sudan.</li></ul><p><strong>Incident and Crisis Management</strong></p><ul><li>Support incident analysis and reporting.</li><li>Participate in Incident Management Teams during crises.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations,or a related social science.</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience specifically in a Liaison or Program Support role within an International NGO (INGO).</li><li>Proven experience navigating the Sudanese HAC system and Labor Office procedures.</li><li>Previous experience coordinating with local suppliers, service providers, hotels, transport companies or contractors is considered an advantage.</li><li>Languages: Native fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).</li><li>Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation and "soft-power" diplomatic skills.</li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional under extreme pressure or during long bureaucratic delays.</li><li>Strong understanding of the "Do No Harm" principle and humanitarian neutrality.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Competencies and experience:</strong></p><p>Contextual Requirements</p><ul><li>Mobility: Must be willing to travel to volatile areas and stay in basic field accommodations.</li><li>Adaptability: The candidate must be able to pivot strategies quickly&nbsp;</li><li>Ethics: Strict adherence to DCA’s anti-corruption and safeguarding policies is mandatory, especially when dealing with high-stakes permit approvals.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and communication skills, building trusted relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong team player with ability and flexibility to quickly adapt to new environments.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analysis skills and attention to details.</li><li>Ability to work sometimes remotely and without an office as well under pressure.</li><li>Solution oriented and innovative thinking.</li><li>Ability to network and establish positive relationships with colleagues, partners, donors, and government representatives.</li><li>Strong organizational, coordination and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities while maintaining attention to detail.</li></ul><p><strong>We Offer:</strong></p><p>A contract for one year, starting in Sep 2026, with a three-month probation period (with possibility of extension based on funding availability and performance).</p><ul><li>A competitive salary and benefits package in accordance with experience and the National Staff Handbook.</li><li>The contract of employment is bound by the minimum requirements of the Labor Act for the Year 1997 and the maximum of our National Staff Handbook.</li><li>DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity and belief and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply.</li><li>Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.</li><li>DCA conducts background checks as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass these checks and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information please visit our website,&nbsp;http://www.danchurchaid.org</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p><strong>APPLICATION</strong><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i><strong>PROCESS</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV, through Sudan job website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.</li><li>As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.</li></ul>The contract of employment is bound by the minimum requirements of the Labor Act for the Year 1997 and the maximum of our National Staff Handbook. DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity and belief and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy. DCA conducts background checks as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass these checks and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. For further information please visit our website, http://www.danchurchaid.org Please apply on this portal, sudanjob.net, with a motivation letter and your CV. Only applications consisting of a motivation letter and a CV will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

<p>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Grade Level: 1<br>Supervisor: Project Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: 10 Months<br>Closing Date: 10 Oct 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h4>The&nbsp;Program&nbsp;/&nbsp;Department&nbsp;/&nbsp;Team Summary</h4><p>The&nbsp;Solar-Powered&nbsp;Agro-Processing&nbsp;for&nbsp;Economic&nbsp;Livelihoods&nbsp;(SEAL)&nbsp;project,&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mercy Corps and funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), aims to improve livelihoods, economic resilience, and food security in rural communities of Kassala State through the adoption of solar-powered agro-processing solutions. The project strengthens value addition and market linkages for smallholder farmers and MSMEs by supporting key activities: installation of solar-powered milling and drying equipment, capacity building for local technicians and entrepreneurs, business&nbsp;grants,&nbsp;and&nbsp;market&nbsp;access&nbsp;facilitation.&nbsp;By&nbsp;doing&nbsp;so,&nbsp;SEAL&nbsp;enhancesagricultural&nbsp;productivity, reduces post-harvest losses, creates income-generating opportunities, and promotes sustainable energy usage, ultimately contributing to inclusive economic growth and resilience in rural eastern Sudan.</p><h4>The&nbsp;Position</h4><p>The&nbsp;MEAL&nbsp;Assistantwill&nbsp;lead&nbsp;the&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;monitoring,&nbsp;evaluation,&nbsp;accountability&nbsp;and&nbsp;learning&nbsp;(MEAL) functions of the SEAL project, ensuring that reliable evidence on project performance and results is generated, verified and used. He/she will operationalize the project MEL plan in line with the logframe and donor requirements; design and manage data collection tools and the project database; support the baseline and endline studies, the periodic market monitoring in Kassala and the market assessments and catalytic pilots in South and Central Darfur; run the community accountability and feedback mechanism; and document lessons learned to inform adaptive management and reporting.</p><p>The role works closely with the Project Officers, Project Assistant, the local sub-grantee partner, participating&nbsp;private&nbsp;sector&nbsp;actors&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;Sudan&nbsp;MEL&nbsp;team,&nbsp;and&nbsp;involves&nbsp;extensivefield travel and direct interface with project participants and market actors.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h4>MEL&nbsp;Planningand Systems:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Support&nbsp;the&nbsp;ProjectManager&nbsp;in&nbsp;operationalizing&nbsp;the&nbsp;SEAL&nbsp;projectMEL&nbsp;plan,&nbsp;indicator&nbsp;plan (IPTT)&nbsp;and&nbsp;data-flow&nbsp;map&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;project&nbsp;logframe,GIZ&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;and Mercy Corps MEL minimum standards.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;indicator&nbsp;referencesheets,&nbsp;targets&nbsp;and&nbsp;disaggregation&nbsp;(sex,&nbsp;age,&nbsp;displacement&nbsp;status, enterprise type and location) for all impact, outcome and output indicators.</li><li>Design, adapt and digitize data collection tools (participant registration forms, enterprise and market-actor&nbsp;surveys,&nbsp;trainingand&nbsp;event&nbsp;attendance&nbsp;records,&nbsp;pilot&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;templates&nbsp;and&nbsp;case-study guides) using platforms such as KoboToolbox or CommCare.</li><li>Plan&nbsp;and&nbsp;coordinate&nbsp;the&nbsp;baseline&nbsp;assessment&nbsp;at&nbsp;project&nbsp;start-upand&nbsp;the&nbsp;endlinesurvey&nbsp;at&nbsp;closure, including sampling, enumerator recruitment and training, field supervision, data cleaning and analysis.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Data&nbsp;Collection, Management&nbsp;and&nbsp;Quality Assurance:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Lead routine monitoring data collection in Kassala, covering participation and inclusion, business performance of supported solar market actors, adoption of productive-use solar solutions,&nbsp;uptake&nbsp;of&nbsp;financing&nbsp;mechanisms&nbsp;and&nbsp;performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;catalytic&nbsp;pilots;coordinate partner-supported data collection for activities in South and Central Darfur.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;the&nbsp;project&nbsp;databaseand&nbsp;participant&nbsp;registry,ensuring&nbsp;data&nbsp;are&nbsp;complete,&nbsp;accurate,&nbsp;up&nbsp;to date, backed up and handled in line with Mercy Corps data protection and responsible data policies.</li><li>Conduct regular data quality checks, field verification and spot-checks of data reported by project&nbsp;staff,&nbsp;the&nbsp;sub-grantee&nbsp;and&nbsp;private&nbsp;sectorpartners;&nbsp;document&nbsp;and&nbsp;resolve&nbsp;discrepancies.</li><li>Verify records submitted by solar suppliers, service providers and financial partners (sales, service&nbsp;delivery,&nbsp;trainingand&nbsp;certification&nbsp;records)that&nbsp;underpin&nbsp;milestone-based&nbsp;payments&nbsp;and indicator reporting.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Analysis,Reporting&nbsp;and&nbsp;Results Measurement:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Analyze&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;data&nbsp;and&nbsp;updatethe&nbsp;IPTT&nbsp;monthlyand&nbsp;quarterly,&nbsp;trackingprogress&nbsp;against logframe targets and flagging variances and data gaps to the Project Manager.</li><li>Contribute&nbsp;MEL&nbsp;sections,&nbsp;indicator&nbsp;tables,&nbsp;data&nbsp;visualizations,&nbsp;success&nbsp;stories&nbsp;and&nbsp;case&nbsp;studiesto weekly, monthly, quarterly and donor reports.</li><li>Track,&nbsp;where&nbsp;feasible,&nbsp;employment&nbsp;and&nbsp;self-employment&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;generated&nbsp;through supported enterprises and service providers.</li></ul><p><br>&nbsp;</p><h4>Market&nbsp;Intelligence,&nbsp;Assessments&nbsp;and&nbsp;Learning:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Support the periodic rapid market assessments in Kassala through planning of field data collection,&nbsp;collection&nbsp;and&nbsp;analysis&nbsp;of&nbsp;market&nbsp;trend&nbsp;data&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ProjectOfficers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;production of quarterly market monitoring updates.</li><li>Support the specialist consultants undertaking the solar and productive-use energy market assessment&nbsp;in&nbsp;Southand&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Darfur,including&nbsp;review&nbsp;of&nbsp;tools,&nbsp;coordination&nbsp;of&nbsp;field&nbsp;data collection, quality assurance of data and review of draft reports.</li><li>Document lessons learned, business cases and implementation experience from financing mechanisms&nbsp;and&nbsp;catalyticpilots,&nbsp;producing&nbsp;learningbriefs&nbsp;and&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;to&nbsp;stakeholder learning and dissemination events.</li><li>Facilitate&nbsp;regularteam&nbsp;and&nbsp;partnerreflection&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;to&nbsp;review&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;data&nbsp;and&nbsp;lessonsand inform adaptive management.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Accountability&nbsp;and&nbsp;Community Feedback:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Establish&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;the&nbsp;project&nbsp;CommunityAccountability&nbsp;Reporting&nbsp;Mechanism&nbsp;(CARM), ensuring participants, market actors and communities are informed of feedback channels; receive,&nbsp;log,&nbsp;referand&nbsp;follow&nbsp;up&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;and&nbsp;complaints&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;procedures and report on trends.</li><li>Support&nbsp;transparent&nbsp;participant&nbsp;and&nbsp;market-actor&nbsp;selection&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and&nbsp;verify&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with agreed selection criteria, with attention to women- and youth-led enterprises, displaced populations and host communities.</li><li>Support&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;of&nbsp;grants,&nbsp;incentives&nbsp;and&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;providedto&nbsp;partners&nbsp;and&nbsp;participants&nbsp;to minimize the risk of diversion or misuse, in line with the project conflict sensitivity and due diligence commitments.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Capacity&nbsp;Building&nbsp;and&nbsp;Partner&nbsp;MEL Support:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Train&nbsp;and&nbsp;coach&nbsp;projectstaff,&nbsp;enumerators&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;sub-grantee&nbsp;on&nbsp;MEL&nbsp;tools,data collection&nbsp;protocols,&nbsp;data&nbsp;quality&nbsp;standards,&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;in&nbsp;data&nbsp;collection&nbsp;and&nbsp;CARM.</li><li>Integrate&nbsp;sub-grantee&nbsp;and&nbsp;private&nbsp;sectorpartner&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;projectMEL&nbsp;system&nbsp;through regular reporting templates, field verification and joint review processes.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Collaboration/Networking,&nbsp;Representation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coordination</p><ul><li>Represent&nbsp;the&nbsp;program&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Donor,&nbsp;Government&nbsp;officialsand&nbsp;other&nbsp;stakeholders&nbsp;as&nbsp;and&nbsp;when required to.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;close&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;development&nbsp;organizations,&nbsp;and&nbsp;local&nbsp;partners, including representing the program at local coordination meetings as assigned.</li><li>Establish and maintain good coordination and working relationships with State, locality and lower-level&nbsp;leaders,representing&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corpsand&nbsp;soliciting&nbsp;participation&nbsp;in&nbsp;activities&nbsp;where appropriate and as directed.</li><li>Liaise&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;Sudan&nbsp;MEL&nbsp;team&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;SEAL&nbsp;monitoring,&nbsp;accountability&nbsp;and reporting are aligned with country-level MEL standards, tools and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Conduct&nbsp;himself/herself&nbsp;both&nbsp;professionally&nbsp;and&nbsp;personally&nbsp;in&nbsp;such&nbsp;a&nbsp;manner&nbsp;as&nbsp;to&nbsp;bring&nbsp;credit to Mercy Corps Europe and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Documentation,&nbsp;Monitoring,&nbsp;Evaluation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reporting</p><ul><li>Work closely with the Project Manager and the Mercy Corps Sudan MEL team to conduct studies&nbsp;and&nbsp;capture&nbsp;data&nbsp;for&nbsp;measuring&nbsp;the&nbsp;output,&nbsp;outcomeand&nbsp;impact&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;program,and&nbsp;to ensure accurate and timely flow of information from the field.</li><li>Prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;timelyweekly,&nbsp;monthly,&nbsp;and&nbsp;quarterly&nbsp;reportsthat&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;indicative&nbsp;of program&nbsp;progress&nbsp;during&nbsp;implementation.&nbsp;Respond&nbsp;to&nbsp;queriesif&nbsp;and&nbsp;when&nbsp;necessary&nbsp;and maintain proper filing system.</li><li>Provide&nbsp;followups,&nbsp;recommendations&nbsp;and&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;wherethere&nbsp;are&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;during implementation.</li><li>Other&nbsp;dutiesas&nbsp;assigned.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Security</p><ul><li>Ensure&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with&nbsp;security&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;and&nbsp;policies&nbsp;as&nbsp;determined&nbsp;by&nbsp;country leadership.</li><li>Proactively&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;team&nbsp;members&nbsp;operatein&nbsp;a&nbsp;secure&nbsp;environment&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;aware&nbsp;of policies.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SAFEGUARDING&nbsp;RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Actively&nbsp;learns&nbsp;about&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;and&nbsp;integrates&nbsp;it&nbsp;into&nbsp;their&nbsp;work,&nbsp;includingsafeguarding&nbsp;risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices&nbsp;the&nbsp;values&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;including&nbsp;respecting&nbsp;the&nbsp;dignity&nbsp;and&nbsp;well-being&nbsp;of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages&nbsp;openness&nbsp;and&nbsp;communication&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;team;&nbsp;encourages&nbsp;team&nbsp;members&nbsp;to&nbsp;submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Supervisory&nbsp;Responsibility</h4><p>N/A</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4>Minimum&nbsp;Qualification&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Transferable&nbsp;Skills</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Required: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies,&nbsp;Agricultural&nbsp;Economics,&nbsp;Business&nbsp;Administration,&nbsp;Information&nbsp;Management,&nbsp;or a related field.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Minimum&nbsp;2&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;monitoring,&nbsp;evaluation,&nbsp;accountability and learning for development or humanitarian programs, preferably in livelihoods, market systems, agriculture or renewable energy programming.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Demonstrated&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;designing&nbsp;data&nbsp;collection&nbsp;toolsand&nbsp;conducting&nbsp;surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and field verification.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK or similar)&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;data&nbsp;management&nbsp;and&nbsp;analysis&nbsp;using&nbsp;Excel;&nbsp;experience&nbsp;with&nbsp;Power&nbsp;BI, SPSS, Stata or R is an advantage.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Sound&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;results-based&nbsp;management,&nbsp;logframes,&nbsp;indicator&nbsp;tracking,data quality principles and community feedback and accountability mechanisms.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Familiarity&nbsp;with&nbsp;market&nbsp;systemsdevelopment&nbsp;(MSD)&nbsp;approaches,&nbsp;private&nbsp;sector engagement or productive use of energy (PUE) is an advantage.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Good&nbsp;verbal&nbsp;and&nbsp;writtencommunication&nbsp;skills&nbsp;in&nbsp;English&nbsp;and&nbsp;Arabic,&nbsp;with&nbsp;strong&nbsp;report-writing and documentation skills.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Strong&nbsp;computerskills,&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;officeapplications&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;Word,&nbsp;Exceland PowerPoint.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Demonstrated&nbsp;adaptability,&nbsp;creativity,&nbsp;enthusiasm,&nbsp;willingness&nbsp;to&nbsp;learn&nbsp;and&nbsp;self-accountability.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Excellent&nbsp;teamworkabilities,&nbsp;interpersonal&nbsp;and&nbsp;problem-solving&nbsp;skills,attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;detail.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Willingness&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;much&nbsp;time&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;field&nbsp;and&nbsp;work&nbsp;closely&nbsp;with&nbsp;program&nbsp;target groups.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>High&nbsp;levelof&nbsp;integrity&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;confidentiality,&nbsp;ethicaldata&nbsp;handling&nbsp;and safeguarding.</li></ul><h4>Success&nbsp;Factors</h4><ul><li>Strong&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;detail&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;data&nbsp;accuracy,&nbsp;integrity&nbsp;and&nbsp;confidentiality.</li></ul><p><br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;translate&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;data&nbsp;into&nbsp;clear,&nbsp;actionable&nbsp;evidencefor&nbsp;the&nbsp;team,&nbsp;partners&nbsp;and&nbsp;the donor.</li><li>Capacity&nbsp;to&nbsp;represent&nbsp;MC&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;with&nbsp;government&nbsp;officials,&nbsp;partners&nbsp;and&nbsp;leaders.</li><li>Demonstrated&nbsp;abilityto&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;with&nbsp;team&nbsp;membersand&nbsp;other&nbsp;stakeholders.</li><li>Flexibility,&nbsp;adaptability&nbsp;and&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;in&nbsp;planning&nbsp;and&nbsp;problem&nbsp;solving.</li><li>Demonstrated&nbsp;abilityto&nbsp;work&nbsp;independently&nbsp;and&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;in&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;conditions.</li></ul><p>Proven&nbsp;abilityto&nbsp;take&nbsp;initiative&nbsp;and&nbsp;be&nbsp;accountable&nbsp;for&nbsp;results</p><h4>Accountability</h4><p><strong>Reports&nbsp;Directly&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ProjectManager</strong></p><p><strong>Works&nbsp;DirectlyWith:&nbsp;Project&nbsp;Officers,Project&nbsp;Assistant,&nbsp;Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;Sudan&nbsp;MEL&nbsp;team,&nbsp;local sub-grantee partner, finance team, procurement team and operations team</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Accountabilityto&nbsp;Participants&nbsp;and&nbsp;Stakeholders</h4><p>Mercy&nbsp;Corps&nbsp;team&nbsp;members&nbsp;are&nbsp;expected&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;all&nbsp;efforts&nbsp;toward&nbsp;accountability,&nbsp;specifically&nbsp;to&nbsp;our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</p><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Living&nbsp;Conditions&nbsp;/&nbsp;Environmental&nbsp;Conditions</h4><p>The position is based in Kassala state and it requires up to 70% travel to project fields, which may include&nbsp;travel&nbsp;to&nbsp;insecurelocations&nbsp;where&nbsp;freedomof&nbsp;movement&nbsp;is&nbsp;limited&nbsp;and&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;amenities are limited.&nbsp;Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Ongoing&nbsp;Learning</h4><p>In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities&nbsp;we&nbsp;serve,&nbsp;we&nbsp;empower&nbsp;all&nbsp;team&nbsp;membersto&nbsp;dedicate&nbsp;5%&nbsp;of&nbsp;theirtime&nbsp;to&nbsp;learningactivities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Team&nbsp;Efficiency&nbsp;and&nbsp;Effectiveness</h4><p>Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team&nbsp;member&nbsp;is&nbsp;valued&nbsp;for&nbsp;their&nbsp;contributions,&nbsp;empowered&nbsp;to&nbsp;reach&nbsp;their&nbsp;full&nbsp;potential,&nbsp;and&nbsp;motivated&nbsp;to do their best work.</p><p>We&nbsp;recognize&nbsp;that&nbsp;building&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;and&nbsp;effective&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;process,and&nbsp;we&nbsp;remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Equal&nbsp;Employment&nbsp;Opportunity</h4><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively&nbsp;seek&nbsp;out&nbsp;differentbackgrounds,&nbsp;perspectives,&nbsp;and&nbsp;skills&nbsp;so&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;collectively&nbsp;stronger and have sustained global impact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic&nbsp;origin,&nbsp;disability&nbsp;(including&nbsp;HIV/AIDS&nbsp;status),marital&nbsp;status,&nbsp;militaryveteran&nbsp;status&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Safeguarding&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Ethics</h4><p>Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether&nbsp;team&nbsp;members,&nbsp;communitymembers,&nbsp;program&nbsp;participants&nbsp;or&nbsp;others,&nbsp;are&nbsp;treated&nbsp;with&nbsp;respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p>abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC&nbsp;<strong>and have signed on to the&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>InteragencyMisconduct Disclosure Scheme</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong>We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercycorps.org/who-we-are/ethics-policies">Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies</a>&nbsp;and values at all times.&nbsp;Team&nbsp;members&nbsp;are&nbsp;requiredto&nbsp;complete&nbsp;mandatoryCode&nbsp;of&nbsp;Conduct&nbsp;elearning&nbsp;coursesupon hire and on an annual basis.</p><p>As&nbsp;an&nbsp;applicant,&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;witnessor&nbsp;experience&nbsp;any&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;sexual&nbsp;misconduct&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (<a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">integrityhotline@mercycorps.org</a>).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vacancy No: 18<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: Grade 6 Step 1<br>Supervisor: Assistant Health Coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kutum locality – North Darfur state<br>Duration: 12 months<br>Closing Date: 02 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>GOAL’s mission&nbsp;</strong>is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare, and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery, and humanitarian responses programs by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountability, child protection, HIV/AIDS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>GOAL is currently working directly in North Darfur and South Kordofan States, managed by GOAL offices in these states and in Port Sudan &amp; Omdurman. The current GOAL programmes focus on four main sectors: Primary Health Care, Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>General Description of the Role</strong></p><p>The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, and oversight to ensure the effective delivery of quality clinical and preventive health services across supported Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs). The Manager coordinates and supervises clinical operations, ensures compliance with national standards and donor requirements, strengthens referral systems, and supports health staff capacity development.<br>The role also involves coordination with local health authorities, partners, and community stakeholders to improve access, quality, and efficiency of integrated PHC and nutrition services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Overall Objective of the Position</strong></p><p>To strengthen and ensure the provision of high-quality, accessible, and integrated clinical services at PHC level, contributing to improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations, especially children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other at-risk groups.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Clinical Service Planning and Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning and implementation of clinical service delivery across supported PHCs, ensuring integration of curative, preventive, and promotive health services.</li><li>Coordinate with Local Health Departments (LHDs), State Ministry of Health (SMoH), Community Health Committees (CHCs), and partners to align services with national primary health care standards.</li><li>Participate in health coordination and technical working group meetings at locality and state levels.</li><li>Facilitate collaboration between PHC clinical services and other sectors, including nutrition, WASH, protection, and community health.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Quality Assurance and Service Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the quality and performance of clinical services, including outpatient consultations, maternal and child health (MCH), reproductive health (RH), Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), and disease surveillance.</li><li>Ensure adherence to national clinical protocols, guidelines, and infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.</li><li>Strengthen referral pathways between PHCs, stabilization centers, and higher-level facilities.</li><li>Supervise clinical teams and provide on-site technical guidance, case management reviews, and mentoring.</li><li>Support integration of nutrition services (CMAM, IYCF, NIPP) into routine PHC activities.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct regular monitoring visits to PHCs to evaluate service quality, data accuracy, and overall performance.</li><li>Review and analyze health information data (HMIS) to identify gaps, trends, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of health indicators to the Health Coordinator, SMoH, and donors.</li><li>Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform continuous quality improvement.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Supply Chain and Medical Logistics Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee forecasting, requisition, and distribution of essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment.</li><li>Ensure proper stock management, recordkeeping, and rational use of medical commodities.</li><li>Coordinate with the Supply Chain and Warehouse Officers to ensure timely replenishment and accountability.</li><li>Supervise the safe disposal of expired or damaged medical items in compliance with national and donor procedures.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Capacity Building and Staff Supervision</strong></p><ul><li>Lead capacity-building initiatives for clinicians, nurses, and allied health staff on key PHC &nbsp;components including (Nutrition, IMCI, RH, EPI, IPC, data management, etc.).</li><li>Conduct regular supportive supervision and on-the-job mentoring to strengthen clinical competencies.</li><li>Support development and implementation of training plans and clinical supervision tools in collaboration with SMoH and partners.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Emergency Preparedness and Response</strong></p><ul><li>Support emergency health responses including disease outbreaks, new IDP arrivals, and other humanitarian crises.</li><li>Ensure health service continuity and compliance with emergency response protocols.</li><li>Coordinate with surveillance and outbreak response teams for early detection and containment.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the organization in relevant coordination forums and technical working groups.</li><li>Perform any other tasks assigned by her/his supervisor or the Health and Nutrition Coordinator or Area Manager to support program goals.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or another health-related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree in Public Health or Health Management is an asset.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience managing PHC or clinical programs, preferably in humanitarian settings.</li><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Strong knowledge of PHC service delivery, CMAM integration, RH, EPI, IPC, and data management systems.</li><li><strong>Donor Experience:</strong> Familiarity with ECHO, BHA, SHF, UNICEF, and WFP-supported projects is highly desirable.</li><li><strong>Computer Skills:</strong> Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data reporting tools.</li><li><strong>Language:</strong> Excellent written and spoken English.</li><li><strong>Teamwork:</strong> Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.</li><li><strong>Workload Management:</strong> Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.</li></ul><p>Selected candidate must report physically to Kutum locallity to sign the employment contract and join the organization.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply</p><p>This job description is not incorporated in the employment contract.&nbsp;It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>GOAL’s Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all recruitment processes. Staff will be required to declare Conflict of Interest during the process.&nbsp;</p>