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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>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></p><p><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>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Program Summary</strong></p><p><br>Mercy Corps has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and currently leads humanitarian assistance and longer-term development efforts in conflict-affected regions across Sudan, supporting host communities, IDPs, returnees and refugees. Mercy Corps’ current areas of programming include food security and livelihoods, WASH, health, nutrition, peace building and protection, resilience, and Market Systems Development.</p><p><br>The EU Youth programme is an European Commission-funded action implemented by Mercy Corps in consortium with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and local partners to support conflict- and displacement-affected young people aged 15–35. The 42-month program started in January 2026, and will respond to Sudan’s protracted crisis by combining short-term income opportunities with pathways to longer-term economic recovery, while strengthening protection and social cohesion for youth, especially young women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and youth with disabilities.</p><p><br>Through an integrated approach, the EU Youth programme will deliver labour-intensive, community-based public works and Cash for Work (CfW) activities that rehabilitate priority community assets and improve access to services and markets, alongside market-relevant training, entrepreneurship support, and linkages to employment and financial services (including VSLAs). All activities are designed using conflict- and inclusive approaches and are informed by assessments, with protection mainstreaming and community safety measures embedded where feasible to support safe participation and reduce vulnerabilities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p><br>The Livelihood and Employment Coordinator provides technical coordination and quality assurance for the EU Youth programme’s livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and MSME support interventions, with primary responsibility for Output 2: Strengthened technical and financial capacities of self-employed youth and micro and small businesses, with a specific focus on Activity 2.2 (entrepreneurship programmes, start-up kits, financial literacy, B2B networking, and entrepreneurship hubs). The role ensures interventions are market-informed, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive, supporting young people (15–35) affected by conflict and displacement to start and sustain viable micro-enterprises and improve access to income opportunities.</p><p><br>Working across implementation areas in Sudan, the Coordinator provides hands-on technical guidance to Project Managers and their teams, local implementing partners, and consortium counterparts, ensuring consistent standards, tools, and approaches. The position strengthens implementation quality through market-based programme design, clear technical guidance, coaching and mentoring models, and strong linkage strategies to suppliers, market actors, and service providers. The role also ensures that all Activity 2.2 modalities — particularly start-up kits/small grants and any cash/voucher support — are delivered with robust compliance, accountability, and safeguarding practices aligned with donor requirements and programme risk management.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br><strong>Strategy and Vision</strong></p><p><br>•Lead the technical vision for youth entrepreneurship and employment pathways under Output 2,ensuring Activity 2.2 delivers outcomes that are market-relevant, scalable, and responsive to therealities of displacement-affected and semi-urban contexts.<br>•Ensure Activity 2.2 programming is aligned with the EU Youth programme’s Theory of Change:enabling youth, especially young women and youth with disabilities, to build sustainable livelihoods,reduce reliance on aid, and access safer economic opportunities.<br>•Translate assessment findings (labour/market analysis, local demand mapping, partner insights) intoclear technical priorities for start-up kits, enterprise skills packages, coaching models, and marketlinkage strategies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Program Management</strong></p><p><br>•Provide technical oversight and coordination for Activity 2.2 implementation across all areas, workingclosely with Project Leads to ensure standardization, technical quality, and timely delivery.<br>•Guide the end-to-end entrepreneurship support cycle: participant selection and sequencing;business/financial literacy training; business plan development; start-up kit or grant support; post-distribution coaching; and market linkage follow-up.<br>•Strengthen delivery models that reflect local feasibility (e.g., group-based training, peer mentoring,community-based hubs, mobile delivery) while maintaining quality and inclusion.<br>•Coordinate with partners and internal teams to operationalize Business-to-Business networking andjob/market linkage events, ensuring youth have practical access to suppliers, customers, and serviceproviders.</p><p>•Support the establishment and/or strengthening of community-based entrepreneurship hubs, includingminimum service standards (information, mentorship, referrals, safe participation) and practicalmanagement arrangements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Research, Learning and Impact (in close coordination with the PAQ unit)</strong><br>•Work with PaQ/MEAL to define and monitor Activity 2.2 quality and results indicators (businessreadiness, start-up kit utilization, income trends where feasible, business survival/progress markers,market linkages, and participant satisfaction).<br>•Build practical learning loops with Project Managers: identify bottlenecks (e.g., market access, inputshortages, security constraints), test adaptations, and document lessons to improve programmeeffectiveness.<br>•Contribute to evidence-based improvements in training curricula, mentoring approaches, selectioncriteria, and enterprise support packages, ensuring they remain responsive to market and protectionrealities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Representation and Influence</strong></p><p><br>•Coordinate closely with Mercy Corps programme leadership, Project Managers, and partners to alignActivity 2.2 delivery with broader Output 2 services (career counselling, life skills, referrals).<br>•Collaborate with consortium counterparts (including Danish Refugee Council) to harmonize technicalstandards, tools, and market engagement approaches, and to strengthen linkages betweenentrepreneurship and other programme components (e.g., job matching, apprenticeships).<br>•Engage, as delegated, with relevant coordination platforms and market actors (business associations,suppliers, service providers) to strengthen ecosystem linkages for youth-led enterprises.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Finance and Compliance Management</strong></p><p><br>•Ensure Activity 2.2 start-up kits and/or small grant modalities are implemented with clear eligibilitycriteria, transparent selection processes, strong documentation, and auditable decision-making.<br>•Support Project Managers and operations/finance teams to maintain compliance for cash/voucher orin-kind support, including procurement standards, beneficiary verification, distribution controls,reconciliation, and data protection.<br>•Strengthen risk mitigation related to fraud, diversion, and safeguarding, ensuring feedback/complaintsmechanisms are accessible and trusted by youth participants.<br>•Ensure implementation aligns with donor requirements (including any restrictive measures, screening,and partner compliance processes) and that expenditures reflect value-for-money and marketfeasibility.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Organizational Learning</strong></p><p><br>•Build internal capacity by developing and rolling out simple technical guidance and SOPs for Activity2.2 (entrepreneurship training standards, business plan scoring rubrics, start-up kit specificationtemplates, coaching approaches, and market linkage checklists).<br>•Mentor and coach Project Managers and field teams to improve technical consistency, inclusionpractices, and adaptive management, especially in dynamic or constrained access environments</p><p>•Promote cross-team integration (livelihoods, protection, and field operations) to strengthen “safeparticipation,” referrals, and sustained engagement of vulnerable youth in entrepreneurship activities.<br>•Capture field innovations and practical solutions and support their adoption across areas to improvescale, quality, and efficiency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Safeguarding Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br>•Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks andmitigations related to their area of work<br>•Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants andfellow team members<br>•Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reportsif they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Safeguarding Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br>•Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risksand mitigations related to their area of work.<br>•Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being ofparticipants and fellow team members.<br>•Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submitreports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and otheroptions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p><p><br>•Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically toour program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standardsguiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engagingcommunities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</p><p><br><strong>Accountability</strong></p><p><br><strong>Reports Directly To:</strong> Project Director</p><p><br><strong>Works Directly With: </strong>EU Youth Program team (including but not limited to Deputy Program Director, Project Managers, Area Managers, CfW Coordinator, Officers), MC’s PAQ Unit, members of Operations, Program departments, the Senior Management Team and HQ Technical Support Unit (Cash and Market Advisors).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATION &amp; TRANSFERABLE SKILLS</strong><br>•Knowledge and Experience<br>•Bachelor’s degree in economics, international development, business/entrepreneurship, livelihoods,social sciences, or a related field required;<br>•5+ of progressively responsible experience designing and/or managing livelihoods, employment,entrepreneurship, and/or MSME-support programming in fragile, conflict-affected, or displacement-affected contexts.</p><p>•Demonstrated experience delivering youth-focused entrepreneurship and self-employmentprogramming, including at least two of the following: business skills training, financial literacy, businessplan development, start-up kits/in-kind support, small grants, coaching/mentorship models, B2Bnetworking/market linkages, or entrepreneurship hubs.<br>•Strong understanding of labour markets and market systems in crisis settings, including ability to applymarket assessments to programme design and adapt modalities to supply constraints and volatility.<br>•Proven ability to provide technical oversight across multiple locations and teams, includingdevelopment of SOPs/tools, staff coaching, implementation troubleshooting, and ensuring consistentminimum standards.<br>•Previous experience building capacity of staff and local partners.<br>•Ability to work in a collaborative spirit with other departments, in particular Procurement and Finance,to effectively support implementation of programs while staying compliant with donor and Mercy Corpsregulations.<br>•Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.<br>•Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.<br>•Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations and work in insecure or hardshipenvironments, with flexibility to adjust to changing access conditions.<br>•Excellent oral and written Arabic and English skills required.</p><p><strong>SUCCESS FACTORS</strong></p><p><br>•The successful Livelihood and Employment Coordinator will be able to deliver high-quality, market-informed entrepreneurship support in a rapidly changing, conflict-affected environment, whilestrengthening consistency across multiple implementation areas. Key success factors include:<br>•Market-driven, practical problem-solving: Consistently translates labour/market realities intofeasible entrepreneurship packages (training, start-up kits, coaching) and adapts quickly to supplyconstraints, inflation, and access limitations.<br>•Strong technical stewardship: Maintains clear minimum standards for Activity 2.2 and improvesimplementation quality through usable tools (SOPs, scoring rubrics, kit specifications) and hands-oncoaching of Project Managers and field teams.<br>•Results focus with realism: Sets clear priorities, monitors progress, and drives follow-through onbusiness support cycles (from training through start-up support to coaching and market linkages),while adjusting expectations to context and evidence.<br>•Collaboration and influence without authority: Builds strong working relationships with ProgramManagers, partners, and consortium counterparts; aligns diverse teams around consistent approachesand resolves bottlenecks constructively.<br>•Integrity, compliance, and accountability: Ensures transparent selection and auditabledocumentation for start-up kits/small grants; proactively manages fraud/diversion risk and strengthenstrusted feedback/complaints mechanisms.<br>•Inclusion and “safe participation” leadership: Designs and reinforces practical measures thatenable meaningful participation and benefit for young women, displaced youth, and youth withdisabilities, and works closely with protection colleagues to reduce risks that limit engagement.<br>•Learning mindset and adaptability: Routinely captures lessons from the field, tests improvements,and institutionalizes what works across locations, strengthening programme effectiveness over time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong></h4><p>The position is based in kassala and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where 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.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Ongoing Learning</strong></h4><p>In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Team Efficiency and Effectiveness&nbsp;</strong></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 member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.</p><p>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>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong></h4><p>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.&nbsp;</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 origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Safeguarding &amp; Ethics</strong></h4><p>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 <strong>and have signed on to the&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme</strong></a><strong>.</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> and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.</p><p>As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</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>