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<p>Vacancy No: 54822<br>Section/Unit: Support Service<br>Grade Level: C2<br>Supervisor: Area Support Service Coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 07 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>ROLE PURPOSE<br>Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.<br>We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.&nbsp;<br>We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.<br>S/he will provide a proactive and comprehensive procurement and support service to the Eastern Sudan Program Area Offices team as well as provide assistance on procurement processes and policies to ensure that the needed procurement services are in place in line with Plan Policies and Guidelines<br>This role will lead the procurement services for Eastern Sudan Program Area, under the Support Services Department, the person will report directly to the SSC and will work with the CO procurement team. The role is tasked to ensure quality and compliance with relevant corporate standards as well as GoS regulations and policies (VAT, Performa and Final invoices … etc.)</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE</strong></p><p>The Procurement Officer will report to the Support Service Coordinator and will work collaboratively with the respective Support Service team at PA level.</p><p>The Procurement Officer mainly focus on the following dimensions of roles:</p><p>o Responsible for general Procurement in ESPA offices<br>o Provide strategic and technical guidance on procurement activities that support the implementation of PLAN Global and Country Strategies.<br>o Maintaining a good working relationship with partners and vendors at PA level<br>o Overseeing all international procurement assignments throughout the Procurement Cycle, from planning to vendor performance evaluation, vendor selection, negotiate price to secure best value for funds expended, monitor on-going vendor performance and maintain performance Notes in procurement database and trackers.<br>o Lead Procurement activities of PA in Emergency contexts.<br>o Ensure that all procurement actions are undertaken in accordance with PLAN’s Procurement Principles and prevailing PLAN Policies and Procedures<br>o Find solutions to procurement challenges with internal teams, Country Office (CO) and other PAs, PLAN suppliers and partners</p><p>ACCOUNTABILITIES<br>Key End Results of the &nbsp;Procurement Officer position:&nbsp;<br> Update the vendor list regularly and register them in SAP&nbsp;<br> Assist on cleaning open items.<br> Always implementing financial policies and procedures.<br> Support in Arranging booking for outside meetings/conferences and workshops<br> SAP vender master data and requisitions focal point.<br> Support in Organizing, provision and monitoring administrative services.<br> Ensuring payment of utilities bills (office telephone lines, water, mDSL P.O. Box, etc.) and cheques are collected and settled<br> Sourcing/Selecting qualified suppliers.<br> RFQ &amp; Negotiation including negotiating best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.<br> Supplier relationship management, measuring &amp; managing supplier performance (price, delivery, and quality) and identifying supplier risks.<br> Assess business needs and prepare specifications, source vendor or supplier, participate in Discovery and decision-making processes, and coordinate approval process for larger Purchases.<br> Arrange for staff on official trip accommodation&nbsp;<br> Maintain and report on the effectiveness of the procurement function using objective Measures.<br> Booking for staff &amp; guest is done in the appropriate location following with Safety and security advice.<br> Arrange for accommodation (Hotel, Apartment etc... and meals for visitors as most appropriate.<br> Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.<br>KEY RELATIONSHIPS<br>Internal Communication<br> Area Support Service Coordinator: Regular communication on issues related to the procurement issues.<br> Fleet/Admin Officer: Regular communication on issues related to the administration issues<br> Programme Area Manager: High level of communication to report, seek approvals, sharing reports and views to strengthen the program areas and to ensure continues support for the procurement quality and compliance with Plan policies.<br> CO Procurement Specialist, Support services including other supports function: Regular communication for better coordination, integration and team work to achieve inclusive integrated organizational strategy, objectives and goals&nbsp;<br>External Communication<br>● Suppliers, Service providers: high level of communication to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and materials.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE<br>Essential<br>● Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders &nbsp; and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.<br>● Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient Operations team;<br>● Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;<br>● Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.<br>● Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.<br>● Demonstrate understanding of Plan International admin and HR policy and procedures.<br>Desirable<br>● Able to work with little supervision in humanitarian emergency and development context<br>● Good interpersonal and team working skills<br>● Data management and reporting skills<br>● Computer and System knowledge, SAP, MS word and excel<br>● At least 2 years’ experience in administration and HR functions in INGOs<br>● Communication, facilitation, coordination and negotiation skills is required.</p><p>PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE<br>We are open and accountable<br>● Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.<br>● Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.<br>● Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.<br>● Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.<br>● Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls &amp; young people<br>We strive for lasting impact<br>● Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.<br>● Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.<br>● Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.<br>● Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.<br>We work well together<br>● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<br>● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<br>● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.<br>● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</p><p>We are inclusive and empowering<br>● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.<br>● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.<br>● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.<br>● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.</p><p>PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT<br>● The position will be based in Kassala with some internal travels within Plan International Sudan – Eastern Sudan program area and other PAs.&nbsp;<br>● To work under high stress.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Application link:- </i><a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54822&amp;company=PlanInt&amp;st=DE2FCA4A6E2C37114E6F29566F537EC99C2E3503"><i>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54822&amp;company=PlanInt&amp;st=DE2FCA4A6E2C37114E6F29566F537EC99C2E3503</i></a><i>&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.</p><h2><strong>Women are strongly encouraged to apply</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 3<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: 4<br>Supervisor: Deputy Project Director<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala - up to 50% travel to support field offices and partner locations in other states<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 13 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>ABOUT MERCY CORPS</strong><br>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.<br>In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions<br>into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.<br>Now, and for the future.</p><p><br><strong>PROGRAM SUMMARY</strong><br>Mercy Corps has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and currently leads humanitarian assistance and<br>longer-term development efforts in conflict-affected South Darfur, Central Darfur, South Kordofan, North<br>Kordofan, Kassala, Gedaref, and Khartoum States, supporting host communities, IDPs, returnees and<br>refugees. Mercy Corps’ current areas of programming include food security and livelihoods, WASH, health,<br>nutrition, peace building and protection, resilience, and Market Systems Development.<br>The EU Youth programme is an European Commission-funded action implemented by Mercy Corps in<br>consortium with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and local partners to support conflict- and<br>displacement-affected young people aged 15–35 in nine target states (of which Mercy Corps will work in<br>four (and potentially 5) states: South Darfur, Kassala, River Nile, and North and South Kordofans). The 42-<br>month program started in January 2026, and will respond to Sudan’s protracted crisis by combining shortterm<br>income opportunities with pathways to longer-term economic recovery, while strengthening protection<br>and social cohesion for youth, especially young women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and youth with<br>disabilities.<br>Through an integrated approach, the EU Youth programme will deliver labour-intensive, community-based<br>public works and Cash for Work (CFW) activities that rehabilitate priority community assets and improve<br>access to services and markets, alongside market-relevant training, entrepreneurship support, and<br>linkages to employment and financial services (including VSLAs). All activities are designed using conflictand<br>inclusive approaches and are informed by assessments, with protection mainstreaming and<br>community safety measures embedded where feasible to support safe participation and reduce<br>vulnerabilities.</p><p><br><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong><br>The Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will support the EU Youth programme (EMPOWER), leading the<br>day-to-day management of the programme’s partnerships with five local implementing partner NGOs<br>across the five target states. Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Coordinator will ensure that<br>partnership agreements, EU-required Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) modalities, and donor<br>compliance requirements are effectively managed, and that partners are supported to deliver high-quality,<br>compliant, and conflict sensitive activities across all programme outputs, including:<br>- &nbsp;Labour-intensive community public works (Cash for Work),<br>- &nbsp;Youth skilling, vocational training, and life skills development,<br>- &nbsp;Financial inclusion (VSLAs, cash grants, stipends),<br>- &nbsp;Protection integration, and Youth-led peacebuilding and community safety initiatives.</p><p><br>The role will serve as the primary liaison between the programme and its five local partners, coordinating partner selection, due diligence, onboarding, agreement management, compliance monitoring, reporting, and close-out. He/she will work closely with the Grants &amp; Partnerships Officer, programme, finance, subawards, and operations teams, as well as DRC counterparts, to ensure harmonized, accountable partnership management across all states and all activity areas.<br>The ideal candidate brings strong experience in grants and sub-award management, local partner capacity strengthening, donor compliance (ideally EU-funded programmes and FSTP modalities), reporting, and coordination across multiple locations in highly insecure, rapidly evolving contexts.<br>Time allocation (LoE – 100% EU Youth Programme (EMPOWER)).</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p><br><strong>Grants and Partnership Management</strong><br>• Serve as the focal point for the management of the programme’s five local implementing partner NGOs across the five target states, ensuring effective, respectful, and accountable partnership engagement throughout the programme cycle.<br>• Support partner mapping, due diligence, vetting, and selection processes in coordination with the Grants &amp; Partnerships Unit and Subawards team.<br>• Coordinate the development, review, and issuance of partnership agreements, amendments, and partner budgets in collaboration with programme, finance, and subawards teams.<br>• Organize partnership kick-off, review, and close-out meetings, ensuring clarity of roles, deliverables, and compliance requirements for each partner and that all relevant departments participate.<br>• Develop a thorough understanding of Mercy Corps internal and EU donor policies, regulations, and procedures; summarize and communicate compliance requirements to programme teams and partners.<br>• Ensure partners are monitored for donor compliance and progress against objectives across all activity areas — public works/Cash for Work, youth skilling and vocational training, entrepreneurship and MSME support, financial inclusion (VSLAs, grants, stipends), protection integration, and youth-led peacebuilding — and that key monitoring information and learning are documented.<br>• Proactively identify compliance and partnership risks across the partner portfolio and advise programme, finance, operations, and senior management on necessary actions.<br>Support compliant implementation of EU-required Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) modalities delivered through and with partners, including Cash for Work payments, youth stipends, business grants/startup kits, MSME grants, and Group Cash Transfers to community structures.<br>• Work closely with finance, subawards, and operations departments to develop and roll out grant and partnership compliance checklists, tools, and trackers, and follow up with programme staff and partners on their implementation.<br>• Support partner financial monitoring, documentation standards, and audit readiness, including anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures.<br>•Track partner budgets, burn rates, and forecasts, flagging issues and recommendations to the Deputy Project Director and finance teams.</p><p><br><strong>Reporting and Information Management</strong><br>• Coordinate timely, high-quality partner narrative and financial reporting, consolidating partner inputs<br>into programme reports in coordination with programme, MEL, and finance teams, and in line with<br>EU and Mercy Corps requirements.<br>• Keep track of agreement start and end dates, reporting deadlines, and deliverables for all five<br>partners, ensuring all deadlines are met.<br>• Co-lead periodic reviews of partnership performance, documenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.<br>FSTP and Compliance Management<br>• Maintain clear, audit-ready information management of partnership files, agreements, correspondence, and compliance documentation.<br>Partner Capacity Strengthening<br>• Coordinate partner capacity assessments and support the development and implementation of tailored capacity strengthening plans for each partner.<br>• Facilitate training for partners and programme staff on report writing, donor compliance, grants and partnership management, and information management.<br>• Promote a collaborative, trust-based partnership culture consistent with Mercy Corps’ local partnership principles.<br>Representation and Coordination<br>• Represent Mercy Corps in day-to-day coordination with local partner NGOs, and support harmonized partnership approaches with DRC counterparts across the consortium.<br>• Support engagement with relevant authorities (e.g., HAC/SAHRO) on partner-related agreements and approvals as needed.</p><p><br><strong>Organizational Learning</strong><br>• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based adaptation, and internal knowledge sharing across teams and consortium partners.<br>• Promote documentation and adoption of best practices in partnership management, sub-award compliance, cash-based assistance, and integrated protection/livelihoods programming.<br>• As part of Mercy Corps’ commitment to organizational learning, and in recognition that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, all team members are expected to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit both Mercy Corps and themselves.</p><p><br><strong>Security</strong><br>• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.<br>• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.<br>Other duties<br>• Undertake additional relevant tasks as requested by the supervisor.<br>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES<br>• Proactively ensure that all program activities uphold Mercy Corps’ safeguarding policies, PSEA standards, Code of Conduct, and ethical practices.<br>• Promote safe, dignified, and inclusive participation of youth, especially women, persons with disabilities, and high-risk groups.<br>• Ensure safeguarding risks are identified, mitigated, and monitored across Cash for Work sites, training venues, entrepreneurship hubs, and partner implemented activities.<br>• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.<br>• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit<br>reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p><p>None. This position has no direct reports</p><p><br><strong>Accountability</strong><br>Reports Directly To: Deputy Project Director<br>Works Directly With: Project Director, CfW Coordinator, Livelihoods &amp; Employment Coordinator, Area Managers, Grants &amp; Partnerships team, MEL Coordinator, Finance, Subawards and Operations teams, members of the PAQ team, and the five local implementing partner NGOs.<br>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders<br>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to 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.<br>&nbsp;</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</strong><br>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to 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><p><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; TRANSFERABLE SKILLS</strong><br>The selected candidate is expected to have:<br>• A degree in development studies, business administration, management, economics, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is desirable.<br>• At least 4 years of relevant experience in grants management, sub-awards/partnerships, or programme compliance roles with international NGOs, including field-based humanitarian or development programmes.<br>• Demonstrated experience managing local partner relationships — including selection, due diligence, agreements, monitoring, and capacity strengthening — ideally across multiple states or locations.<br>• Strong knowledge of donor rules and regulations, ideally EU-funded grants, Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP), cash programming, and partner subawards.<br>• Ability to interpret financial data, track partner budgets, and support preparation of financial and narrative grant reports.<br>• Extremely organized and meticulous with details, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently under a multi-task load.<br>• Excellent knowledge of local institutions, politics, and culture across the programme’s target states.<br>• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English communication skills, with very strong English report writing and editing skills.<br>• As this is a national position, Sudanese citizenship is required.</p><p><br><strong>Success Factors</strong><br>The successful Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will demonstrate:<br>•Strong partnership and relationship management skills, fostering trust-based, accountable collaboration with local partner NGOs, consortium colleagues, and programme teams across five states.<br>•Rigorous compliance discipline and attention to detail, ensuring agreements, documentation, deadlines, and donor requirements are managed meticulously and audit-ready at all times.<br>•Clear and effective communication, translating complex donor rules and compliance requirements into practical guidance for partners and teams in both Arabic and English.<br>•Proactive problem-solving and risk management, anticipating compliance and partnership challenges and proposing timely, practical solutions.<br>•A capacity strengthening mindset, coaching partners and colleagues with patience and respect to raise quality and compliance standards.<br>•Flexibility and resilience, working effectively in ambiguous, insecure, and rapidly changing environments while managing competing priorities.<br>•Cultural and conflict sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively in diverse communities and uphold principles of neutrality, respect, and Do No Harm across all partner contexts.</p><p><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong><br>The position is based in Kassala, Sudan, with regular travel to Atbara and, subject to security clearance, visits to partner locations in other programme states (up to 50% travel). Travel may include insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. When traveling, shared housing will be provided.</p><p><br><strong>Team Efficiency and Effectiveness</strong><br>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 member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.</p><p><br><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong><br>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.<br>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 origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p><br><strong>Safeguarding &amp; Ethics</strong><br>Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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 Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon</p>