Job Purpose 

The Sudan Country Coordinator will serve as the focal point and lead representative of SIHA in Sudan, overseeing programmes in Kassala and other operational areas. Reporting directly to the Regional Programme Manager, the Country Coordinator will be responsible for the strategic leadership, programme coordination, and operational management of SIHA?s work in Sudan. The role includes ensuring high-quality project implementation, maintaining accountability to donors and communities, leading staff and managing resources, and strengthening SIHA?s feminist movement-building, visibility, and advocacy for women?s rights and gender justice in Sudan. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

1. Strategy, Business & Programme Development 

• Lead the design and implementation of SIHA?s Sudan strategy, ensuring alignment with SIHA?s regional objectives and strategic plan. 
• Develop annual country work plans and budgets, ensuring strategic and impactful use of resources. 
• Support programme design, fundraising initiatives, and new project development in collaboration with the Regional Programme Unit. 
• Contribute to SIHA?s triennial strategic planning with contextual insights from Sudan. 

2. Programme Implementation & Coordination 

• Oversee effective delivery of all project activities in Sudan, ensuring compliance with SIHA, donor, and statutory requirements. 
• Ensure robust project monitoring, accountability, and learning mechanisms are in place, including data-driven decision-making and documentation of impact. 
• Conduct regular field visits to review progress, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Sudan project teams to enhance programme quality. 
• Develop and ensure timely submission of reports (programme and financial) in line with donor and SIHA requirements. 

3. Strategic Representation & Advocacy 

• Act as SIHA?s primary representative in Sudan, cultivating strong relationships with government stakeholders, civil society, donors, and advocacy coalitions advancing feminist agendas and women?s rights. 
• Collaborate with SIHA?s Advocacy and Communications teams to amplify programmatic achievements and highlight emerging issues affecting women in Sudan. 
• Represent SIHA in national, regional, and international forums, coordination platforms, and advocacy coalitions. 

4. Resource & Financial Management 

• Oversee management of financial and material resources in Sudan, ensuring compliance with SIHA financial policies and donor requirements. 
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to programmes and office operations. 
• Monitor programme budgets in collaboration with the Regional Finance team to ensure accountability and value for money. 

5. Personnel Management & Capacity Building 

• Provide leadership and mentorship to SIHA?s Sudan staff, including performance management, coaching, and capacity development. 
• Contribute to staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development in Sudan. 
• Ensure staff adherence to SIHA?s policies, values, and feminist principles. 
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, ethical conduct, and SIHA?s duty of care standards. 

6. Operations, Administration & Compliance 

• In coordination with the operations manager, oversee office operations, statutory compliance, registrations, and adherence to labor laws in Sudan. 
• Provide effective administrative and logistical support to ensure smooth programme operations.