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<p>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Northan State<br>Duration: 3 Months<br>Closing Date: 16 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>Building Foundation for Development (BFD) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that is committed to empowering the most vulnerable groups in society. BFD works in a humane and transparent manner to implement sustainable development and relief programs of the highest quality. BFD follows the four basic humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need and to promote sustainable development in the communities it serves. BFD aspires to provide an integrated humanitarian and development response to conflict-affected areas through a professional, neutral, transparent approach, and through adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Inspect WFP food commodities upon receipt at BFD locality warehouses and verify quantity, package integrity, expiry date, and delivery documents.</li><li>Monitor warehouse conditions (cleanliness, ventilation, palletized stacking, moisture protection, pest control, and separation from non-food items).</li><li>Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and support checks of stock cards, bin cards, and warehouse records with the warehouse team.</li><li>Conduct routine and spot quality inspections in warehouses and distribution points using standard checklists and follow up corrective actions.<br>Develops and implements plans and procedures for executing the distribution of food commodities in accordance with the specifications, conditions and dates agreed upon.</li><li>Verify school dispatch quantities against approved plans and maintain traceability from WFP receipt to warehouse release and school delivery.</li><li>Conduct regular school visits to inspect storage, kitchen hygiene, utensils, water used for cooking/cleaning, and food handling practices.</li><li>Monitor food preparation, cooking, and serving practices in schools to ensure hygiene compliance and reduce contamination risks.</li><li>Observe commodity use and portioning, record wastage/spoilage, and provide recommendations to improve quality and minimize losses.</li><li>Train warehouse staff, loaders, distribution teams, school cooks, and school feeding committees on food safety, storage, hygiene, and incident reporting.</li><li>Support investigation of food safety complaints/incidents and implement immediate containment, documentation, and escalation procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with the Program Manager, logistics/warehouse teams, school administrations, and relevant WFP focal points on food safety and quality matters.</li><li>Preparing and implementing quality and food safety plans for all operations.</li><li>Identify and report damaged, expired, wet, infested, or non-conforming commodities, and ensure segregation until further instruction.</li><li>Monitor safe loading, offloading, handling, and transport to schools, ensuring vehicles are clean, covered, and suitable for food transport.</li><li>Undertakes the development of the food safety guide for the project and supervises the implementation of its content.</li><li>Develop preventive health measures in accordance with principles, standards and scientific evidence based on the principle of risk analysis, in a manner that protects the health of the beneficiary students and families and implement these measures.</li><li>Prepares periodic reports on the level of commitment to the approved plans and programs entrusted to him and determines deviations, obstacles and proposed solutions.</li><li>Prepares and submits periodic reports in accordance with the specified and approved forms on time, and provides supporting documents.</li><li>Documenting, preserving and archiving all documents, records and data related to his work duties.</li><li>Performs any other tasks related to his competence and objectives.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><ul><li>Excellent management and leadership skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills.</li><li>Good organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.</li><li>Good knowledge of food security norms and standards.</li><li>Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines, standards and protocols is desirable</li><li>Good understanding and knowledge of supply chains.</li><li>Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a demanding, pressured and fast-paced environment. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office.</li><li>Dynamic personality.</li><li>Diplomacy, confidence and ability to support and train staff.</li><li>Capacity and willingness to travel to the field.</li><li>Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification: </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in agriculture, agronomy, food security, humanitarian action or any related field. (master degree is an advantage) </li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 2 years work experience in a Food safety and quality.</li><li>Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.</li><li>Previous experience in food security program implementation is an advantage.</li><li>Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and ERP system.</li></ul><p><strong>Important Note:</strong></p><p><strong>Please do not apply unless you meet the minimum application requirements, otherwise, you will not be considered. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How To Apply: Please, submit your CV, work certificates, and qualifications online through sudanjob.net or via HAC Office in coordination with labor office in Northan State, a telephone contact number, and two professional references, closing date: 16.09.2026, at 14:00 </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Applications that do not have enclosed a valid copy of the ID card and Degree will NOT BE CONSIDERED!</strong></p><p><strong>Females are highly encouraged to apply</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Note: Priority will be given to candidates from the locality and residing in it.</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>No Fee:</strong></p><p><strong>BFD DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).</strong></p>
<p>Section/Unit: Supply Chain<br>Grade Level: Grade 7<br>Supervisor: Procurement Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Omdurman/ Khartoum<br>Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About CRS</strong></p><p> </p><p>CRS works to <i>save, protect, and transform </i>lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Senior Procurement Officer will work closely with program teams to develop and implement procurement plans, prepare solicitation documents, conduct evaluations, and manage supplier relationships in line with Country program Procurement Regulations and organizational policies. The position is central to ensuring that all procurement processes are transparent, competitive, compliant, and aligned with the project’s operational needs and donor requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with program teams to develop annual and quarterly procurement plans for the Country program.</li><li>Update and monitor procurement plans regularly, ensuring alignment with projects implementation schedules.</li><li>Provide technical advice to program staff on procurement timelines, requirements, and planning.</li><li>Conduct market assessments and supplier mapping to inform procurement strategies.</li><li>Support and Prepare Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and pre-qualification documents in accordance with Agency Procurement Regulations.</li><li>Maintain and update a roster of pre-qualified suppliers and service providers.</li><li>Develop high-quality tender and bidding documents, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and solicitation packages.</li><li>Ensure all bidding documents are standardized, clear, and compliant with Agency guidelines.</li><li>Manage the advertising and dissemination of tender opportunities to ensure transparency and competition.</li><li>Participate in bid evaluations and supplier qualification assessments, ensuring fairness and transparency.</li><li>Review evaluation reports and verify compliance with approved selection criteria and donor regulations.</li><li>Work closely with program teams to ensure appropriate and transparent evaluation and selection criteria are established for each procurement transaction.</li><li>Review procurement processes to ensure adherence to the approved procurement plan, donor rules, and organizational policies.</li><li>Ensure procurement transactions are properly reconciled, documented, and filed for audit readiness.</li><li>Provide regular updates on procurement status, risks, and compliance issues to the Supply Chain Manager and Project Management Unit (PMU).</li><li>Maintain and update the procurement tracker, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.</li><li>Prepare regular procurement status reports for management and donor review.</li><li>Support Agency supervision missions with procurement data and documentation.</li><li>Conduct pre-signature orientations for suppliers to ensure clear understanding of contract terms, compliance requirements, and performance expectations.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and service providers while upholding donor ethics and procurement standards.</li><li>Support suppliers in understanding Donors procurement requirements during bidding and contract execution.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (master’s degree or professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent preferred).</li><li>Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in donor-funded projects.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with World Bank–funded projects.</li><li>Proven expertise in preparing and managing procurement plans, RFQs, RFPs, EOIs, and bid evaluation processes.</li><li>Experience in supplier due diligence, contract management, and compliance monitoring.</li><li>Strong track record in procurement documentation, audit support, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of Donors Procurement Regulations and international best practices.</li><li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of procurement systems is an advantage.</li><li>Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff)</strong></p><p>Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. </p><ul><li><strong>Personal Accountability</strong> – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.</li><li><strong>Acts with Integrity</strong> - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.</li><li><strong>Builds and Maintains Trust</strong> - Shows consistency between words and actions.</li><li><strong>Collaborates with Others</strong> – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.</li><li><strong>Open to Learn</strong> – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities: </strong>none</p><p> </p><p><i>We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. </i> </p><p><i>Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. </i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>What We Offer section</strong></i></p><p><i>CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.</i></p><p> </p><p>CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.</p><p> </p><p>CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.</p><p> </p><p>CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>
<p>Section/Unit: Operations<br>Grade Level: Grade 6<br>Supervisor: Administrative Manger<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Omdurman/ Khartoum<br>Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About CRS</strong></p><p> </p><p>CRS works to <i>save, protect, and transform </i>lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Administrative Officer Senior coordinates and provides advanced administrative support services to ensure responsive, effective, and efficient delivery of country program operations. The Administrative Officer supports the stewardship of CRS resources by overseeing assigned administrative processes related to general office support, stores and inventory, asset management, facilities, travel, logistics coordination, and liaison activities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate assigned administrative support activities and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality service delivery for staff, visitors, offices, and guest house facilities.</li><li>Monitor administrative service needs, including maintenance requests, office supplies, utilities, equipment, facilities support, and vendor payments, and follow up to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner.</li><li>Support implementation of administrative systems, processes, and procedures in line with CRS standards, donor requirements, local regulations, and internal control expectations.</li><li>Oversee assigned stores, inventory, and asset management activities, including receipt, storage, records management, physical verification, tagging, stock reporting, and reconciliation of non-commodity items.</li><li>Provide guidance and technical support to administrative support staff involved in stores, inventory, facilities, travel, liaison, and office services to promote accurate records, compliant processes, and quality service delivery.</li><li>Coordinate travel and logistics support for staff and visitors, including documentation, hotel bookings, airport transfers, local transportation arrangements, and related service provider follow-up.</li><li>Liaise with relevant service providers, vendors, landlords, clearing agents, and government offices on assigned administrative matters to help ensure required documentation, authorizations, and agreements are current.</li><li>Monitor shipments, deliveries, and movement of goods for the CRS office and coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to support timely receipt, clearance, documentation, and delivery.</li><li>Help identify safety, security, and facility-related issues and ensure required administrative supplies, first aid materials, fire safety equipment, and related resources are available and functional.</li><li>Prepare, review, and maintain administrative records, reports, trackers, and documentation related to assets, inventory, facilities, contracts, leases, travel, logistics, and other assigned administrative services.</li><li>Recommend practical improvements to administrative procedures, documentation, tracking tools, and service delivery processes to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and stewardship.</li><li>Serve as back-up support for assigned Administrative Manager responsibilities when delegated, ensuring continuity of routine administrative services and timely escalation of complex matters.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong> </p><ul><li>Associate degree in administration/management, Logistics and Procurement and Accounting from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in administrative support, office administration, logistics, procurement, asset management, inventory management, or related operational support functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong> </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Work experience with a local NGO</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </strong></i> </p><ul><li>Strong organizational and planning skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.</li><li>Excellent skills in communications, networking, negotiating and interpersonal </li><li>Results oriented and ability to work with minimum supervision </li><li>Proven level of integrity and honesty</li><li>Ability to work with minimum supervision.</li><li>Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Required Languages</strong></i>: List languages required to perform the job </p><p><i><strong>Travel</strong>:</i> include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to X %. </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities: </strong>No</p><p> </p><p><strong>Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff)</strong></p><p>Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Personal Accountability</strong> – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.</li><li><strong>Acts with Integrity</strong> - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.</li><li><strong>Builds and Maintains Trust</strong> - Shows consistency between words and actions.</li><li><strong>Collaborates with Others</strong> – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.</li><li><strong>Open to Learn</strong> – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities: </strong></p><p> </p><p><i> Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. </i> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><i>Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. </i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>What We Offer section</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><i>CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.</i></p><p> </p><p>CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.</p><p> </p><p>CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.</p><p> </p><p>CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>
<p>Section/Unit: MEAL<br>Grade Level: 13<br>Supervisor: MEAL MANAGER<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Khartoum<br>Duration: I year with possibility of extension<br>Closing Date: 27 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>To provide support and lead all Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning (MEAL) activities for World Vision (0000) state including (planning, and executing MEAL activities provision of MoVs) and adhering of community feedback and response mechanism) reporting and documentation also contributes in Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation system and coordinates of assigned projects and program to ensure realization of WVS Strategy in alignment with Our Promise. Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>1. Leading Project Monitoring </strong></p><p>• Support the implementation of the M&E plans and the collecting of reliable data for results-based management and helps in remote monitoring system . Leading all project data collection process including sampling, tool development/review, enumerators training, pilot surveys, data collection, data cleaning and data analysis) and reporting.</p><p> • Coordinating and facilitate regular monitoring visits using MoVs standard operating Procedures guideline, also responsible of prepare and share monitoring reports with relevant staff following monitoring visits. </p><p>• Ensure that the internal feedback systems (audit, evaluation and review) recommendations for all assigned programs/projects are adequately addressed and utilized to influence the design/re-design processes for quality ministry assurance, </p><p>• Support in the application of Design Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) tools according to Partnership standards including Learning through Evaluation Accountability and Planning (LEAP 3). </p><p>• Ensure the participation of sector technical experts (Grant Managers/coordinators, Technical Specialists) in DME processes. </p><p>• Coordinate technical support in projects advising logical framework development according to guidelines and template. </p><p>• Ensure data quality through regular data quality check/verification visits to make sure that compliant to standard data recording and reporting procedures. </p><p>• review and update project logical frameworks and ITTs in DRMS. Support in Set up MEAL systems using relevant technology to improve monitoring and reporting. </p><p>• Coordinate multi-year/annual planning and budgeting processes as well as semi annual/annual reports for assigned program/projects. • Ensure DME tools are aligned to National office and Region guidelines. </p><p>• Ensure that a grant - compliant and output-focused monitoring system is designed for the strategy, are implemented within the assigned projects </p><p>• Ensure data quality for the ministry by conducting regular data audits. </p><p>• Reporting and direct mechanisms for follow-up to the implementation of the LEAP 3 standards, grant agreements and policies, and systematize good practices and lessons learned relating to its application.</p><p> </p><p><strong>2. Project Evaluation </strong></p><p>• Leads and coordinates the process of conducting baseline survey, end-line assessment, post-distribution Monitoring and any assessments, and special studies for World Vision Sudan in collaboration with MEAL Coordinator. </p><p>• in collaboration with MEAL Manager develop TORs for external evaluations and M&E activities and support consultants as required. Improved monitoring system and providing quality data that could help in measuring and delivering quality results, adhering WV MEAL system, regularly and systemically collection and sharing valuable data Increased WV Sudan opportunities and leverage MEAL aspect through sharing lesson learned, supporting research and providing technical guidance about internal/external assessment </p><p>• Ensure that mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues is integrated in DME processes and products.</p><p>•Coordinate with the donor-contracted Evaluation Team for conducting activities at the base and community level. </p><p>• Provide project staff with after action reviews and promote a culture of generation of knowledge, lesson learning analysis and reflection.</p><p> </p><p><strong>3. Project accountability </strong></p><p>• Ensure the community accountability feedback and response mechanism is functional and addresses beneficiary complaints in a timely manner. Ensure program managers are aware of delays in acting on any complaints, information requests </p><p>• Train beneficiaries, community stakeholders, and program participants on the WVI complaint and feedback response mechanism to promote downward accountability. </p><p>• Support the creation of a system for ensuring that information obtained is shared with communities, women, and stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism. </p><p>• in collaboration with MEAL Manager making sure that Monthly CRM report produced and shared with relevant team. • support in mapping out existing CRM channels and propose new channels based on community point of views.</p><p> </p><p><strong>4. Learning and Knowledge management </strong></p><p>• Lead, facilitate and compile case studies, stories of change and lessons learned reports on a regular basis to share wider program and inform improvements in quality and delivery. </p><p>• Sharing lessons learned and challenges staff and partners to help consolidate lessons learned for future proposal development and implementation of best practices.</p><p> </p><p><strong>5. Learning and Knowledge management </strong></p><p>• Lead, facilitate and compile case studies, stories of change and lessons learned reports on a regular basis to share wider program and inform improvements in quality and delivery. </p><p>• Sharing lessons learned and challenges staff and partners to help consolidate lessons learned for future proposal development and implementation of best practices.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Required Professional</strong> </p><ul><li>Experience Demonstrated experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning in a non-profit, consulting, or government agency in an international setting preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree, preferably in medical science, International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Economics or social sciences related area. </li><li>Minimum of 2-5 years progressively work experience in MEAL with international development programming. </li><li>Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting using online data collection and analysis application (IOM, Kobo toolbox and others)</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and report writing skills </li><li>• Good working knowing of Microsoft package (Excel, Word, and PowerPoints)</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>Vacancy No: 17415<br>Section/Unit: Program Operations<br>Grade Level: NAT 2<br>Supervisor: Director of Program Operations (DPO)<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: North Kordofan<br>Duration: 12 Months<br>Closing Date: 06 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE: </strong></p><p>The Program Manager will provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership for the implementation of Save the Children’s IFSAN-funded programme, <strong>Integrated malnutrition prevention and nutrition-sensitive livelihoods support for vulnerable households in North Kordofan and Central Darfur</strong>. The programme combines nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions, including Assida Plus, Assida MAM, iCCM+, community-based management of acute malnutrition, and nutrition-sensitive livelihoods support. </p><p>Based in North Kordofan, with regular travel to Central Darfur, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the timely, effective, high-quality, and compliant delivery of the programme across both implementation locations. Save the Children will lead implementation in North Kordofan and overall consortium coordination, while Acción Contra el Hambre (ACF) will lead implementation in Central Darfur, including the iCCM+ pilot and the first implementation of the Assida Plus approach by ACF. </p><p>The Program Manager will serve as the primary focal point for the day-to-day management of the programme and will ensure effective coordination between Save the Children and ACF. The role requires strong experience in managing international implementing partners, with the ability to monitor partner performance, maintain accountability for agreed deliverables, and facilitate effective technical and operational collaboration while respecting partnership principles.</p><p>Given the technical nature of the programme, the role requires a strong understanding of Health and Nutrition programming, particularly prevention and treatment of acute malnutrition, community-based nutrition approaches, and the integration of nutrition with livelihoods, health and WASH interventions. Previous experience with Save the Children programming is highly desirable, particularly familiarity with SC technical models, systems, programme quality standards and project management processes.</p><p>The post holder will work closely with Health and Nutrition technical specialists, FSL, MEAL, Supply Chain, Finance, Awards, Operations, research partners and field teams to ensure implementation quality, effective resource management and timely achievement of programme objectives.</p><p>The role will also lead and coordinate the programme’s research and learning component. The post holder will work closely with ACF, the University of Khartoum, the University of Kordofan, EPINUT/Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and SCI technical and MEAL teams to ensure that research questions, methodologies, data collection processes, evaluations and learning products are aligned with programme objectives and implemented on time. </p><p>The Program Manager will represent Save the Children with relevant government authorities, particularly Health and Nutrition authorities at state and national levels, and will actively engage in relevant coordination mechanisms and technical forums, including the Nutrition Cluster and other Health and Nutrition coordination structures.</p><p>In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:</strong></p><p><strong>Coordination & Representation:</strong></p><ul><li>·Maintain effective relationships with relevant government authorities, particularly state and national Health and Nutrition authorities, humanitarian actors, community leaders, research institutions and other stakeholders.</li><li>·Represent Save the Children and the programme in relevant coordination mechanisms and technical forums, including the Nutrition Cluster and other Health, Nutrition and FSL coordination structures.</li><li>·Build and maintain a strong working relationship with ACF as the international implementing partner and ensure effective collaboration throughout the implementation cycle.</li><li>·Facilitate regular coordination between SC and ACF programme, technical, operational and management teams.</li><li>·Ensure effective communication and coordination between North Kordofan and Central Darfur implementation teams, Country Office departments, technical advisors, research partners and senior management.</li><li>·Coordinate engagement with the University of Khartoum, University of Kordofan, EPINUT and other research stakeholders.</li><li>·Prepare high-quality briefing materials, programme updates, presentations and technical information for internal and external stakeholders as required.</li><li>Build and maintain effective relationships with relevant <strong>private-sector actors</strong>, including food manufacturers, suppliers, processors and other market actors involved in Assida MAM production and nutrition-sensitive value chains. </li><li>Facilitate collaboration between private-sector partners, farmer cooperatives, technical teams and programme stakeholders to support sustainable local production and market linkages</li></ul><p><strong>Program and Financial Management:</strong></p><ul><li>·Provide overall leadership and oversight for implementation of the programme, ensuring that activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required programme quality standards.</li><li>Lead the development, monitoring and regular updating of Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), procurement plans, recruitment plans, partner implementation plans and spending forecasts.</li><li>Ensure programme implementation complies with donor requirements, SCI policies, PMM standards, PRIME requirements and internal control mechanisms.</li><li>Monitor programme progress against agreed targets, milestones and indicators across both North Kordofan and Central Darfur.</li><li>Identify implementation bottlenecks and coordinate timely corrective actions with relevant technical, operational and partner teams.</li><li>Ensure the integration of Nutrition and FSL components so that agriculture and livelihoods activities contribute directly to nutrition outcomes rather than being implemented as standalone interventions.</li><li>Lead regular programme and operational review meetings with field teams and ACF to assess progress, identify challenges, monitor risks and agree corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor budget utilisation, burn rates, forecasts and partner expenditure in collaboration with Finance.</li><li>Ensure strong financial oversight of both SCI and ACF implementation and identify potential overspends, underspends or financial risks early.</li><li>Support the timely initiation and follow-up of procurement, recruitment and operational processes to avoid implementation delays.</li><li>Ensure programme expenditures are eligible, properly documented and aligned with donor-approved budgets.</li><li>Maintain close oversight of procurement and production processes linked to Assida MAM, including private-sector production in North Kordofan and linkages with Local Production Units in Central Darfur.</li><li>Provide oversight of private-sector engagement linked to Assida MAM production, ensuring that commercial arrangements, quality standards, production timelines, procurement processes and programme objectives remain aligned. </li><li>Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance and technical teams to identify and address operational, commercial and quality risks related to private-sector production.</li><li>Ensure programme management remains responsive to security, access constraints, seasonal calendars and other contextual changes affecting implementation.</li></ul><p><strong>Partnerships:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide overall management oversight of ACF’s implementation under the IFSAN programme.</li><li>Monitor ACF performance against agreed milestones, deliverables, budget, technical standards and reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure clear accountability for implementation in Central Darfur while maintaining a collaborative partnership approach.</li><li>Coordinate structured technical support from Save the Children to ACF for implementation of Assida Plus and Assida MAM.</li><li>Ensure ACF has access to relevant SC technical guidance, SOPs, implementation manuals, monitoring tools, beneficiary selection criteria, referral pathways and quality assurance processes.</li><li>Facilitate regular technical and operational review meetings between SC and ACF.</li><li>Identify partner capacity gaps and coordinate appropriate technical or operational support.</li><li>Ensure partnership management complies with SCI partnership policies, donor requirements and agreed consortium arrangements.</li><li>Promote collaborative problem-solving and timely escalation of issues affecting programme quality, delivery or compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Nutrition Programme Quality and Technical Coordination:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with SC Health and Nutrition technical teams to ensure high-quality implementation of Assida Plus, Assida MAM, iCCM+, CMAM and related nutrition interventions.</li><li>Ensure that ACF receives appropriate technical accompaniment for its first implementation of the Assida Plus approach.</li><li>Support alignment between programme implementation and national nutrition protocols, WHO guidance and relevant technical standards.</li><li>Ensure programme models are implemented consistently across locations while allowing appropriate contextual adaptation.</li><li>Facilitate regular technical reviews to monitor implementation fidelity, identify challenges and support corrective actions.</li><li>Promote strong integration between Health, Nutrition, WASH, Social and Behaviour Change and nutrition-sensitive livelihoods components.</li><li>Ensure technical lessons and implementation challenges are systematically documented and used to strengthen programme quality and future scale-up.</li></ul><p><strong>Research, Evaluation and Learning:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide overall coordination and management oversight of the programme’s research and evaluation component.</li><li>Work closely with SC and ACF MEAL teams, technical specialists, the University of Khartoum, University of Kordofan and EPINUT to ensure timely implementation of research activities.</li><li>Support the development and finalisation of research questions, methodologies, ethical approval requirements, data collection tools, roles and responsibilities, and publication and dissemination plans during the inception phase. </li><li>Ensure research activities are integrated into programme implementation rather than managed as a separate workstream.</li><li>Monitor progress of research, process evaluations, impact assessments, costing and scalability analyses.</li><li>Ensure high-quality and timely data collection in collaboration with MEAL teams and research partners.</li><li>Support interpretation and use of research findings for programme adaptation, operational decision-making and advocacy.</li><li>Coordinate development of research outputs, learning products, technical briefs, presentations and dissemination workshops.</li><li>Ensure evidence generated on Assida Plus, Assida MAM and iCCM+ is systematically documented and shared with government, donors, technical partners and relevant coordination forums.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate the preparation of high-quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements and agreed timelines.</li><li>Consolidate inputs from SC technical teams, North Kordofan field teams, ACF, MEAL, Finance, Awards and research partners into coherent reporting packages.</li><li>Ensure timely communication of programme achievements, implementation challenges, financial risks and mitigation measures to senior management and relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure partner reports are reviewed for quality, completeness and consistency with agreed deliverables.</li><li>Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, research findings, case studies and success stories.</li><li>Ensure evidence generated through pilots and research activities is reflected in donor reporting and programme learning products.</li></ul><p><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with MEAL colleagues to ensure effective implementation of the programme MEAL and Accountability Framework.</li><li>Monitor progress against indicators, milestones and targets across both SCI and ACF implementation areas.</li><li>Ensure data quality and timely reporting from both North Kordofan and Central Darfur.</li><li>Use programme monitoring and research evidence to inform adaptive management and corrective actions.</li><li>Promote accountability to affected populations by ensuring that feedback and complaints mechanisms are functional, accessible and used to improve programme implementation.</li><li>Facilitate reflection and learning processes with SC, ACF and technical stakeholders to strengthen programme quality.</li><li>Support assessments, baseline/endline activities, evaluations, research exercises, donor monitoring visits and programme reviews as required.</li><li>Ensure that learning from innovative pilots is systematically documented and contributes to future programming and potential scale-up.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Identify, monitor and escalate programme, partnership, financial, research, operational and technical risks requiring management attention.</li><li>·Maintain regular oversight of security and access risks affecting implementation in North Kordofan and Central Darfur.</li><li>Ensure appropriate mitigation measures are developed, implemented and regularly reviewed.</li><li>Monitor risks associated with delays in procurement, partner implementation, research activities, agricultural seasonal calendars and government approvals.</li><li>Ensure early identification and mitigation of financial risks, including overspend, underspend and delays in partner expenditure.</li><li>Immediately report any concerns related to safeguarding, fraud, misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, or other breaches of SCI policies.</li></ul><p>Promote safe programming and ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated throughout programme implementation.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or higher in <strong>Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Health Sciences, International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Project Management</strong>, or another relevant field.</li><li>A postgraduate qualification in <strong>Public Health, Nutrition, Humanitarian Studies, Development Studies, Project Management, Research/Evaluation</strong>, or a related discipline is highly desirable.</li></ul><p>Additional training or certification in <strong>project cycle management, research methods, MEAL, partnership management, donor compliance, or humanitarian programme management</strong> would be an asset.</p><p><strong>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of five years (5) of progressively responsible experience managing complex humanitarian or development programmes in fragile and insecure contexts. </li><li>Proven experience managing <strong>Health and/or Nutrition programmes</strong>, preferably including acute malnutrition prevention and treatment, community-based nutrition programming, CMAM/iCCM approaches, or integrated nutrition-sensitive programming. </li><li>Demonstrated experience managing <strong>international implementing partners, consortium arrangements, or multi-agency programmes</strong>, including partner performance, budgets, deliverables, compliance, and reporting. </li><li>Strong financial management skills, including budget monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, partner expenditure oversight, and identification of financial risks. </li><li>Experience leading the development and monitoring of DIPs, procurement plans, recruitment plans, spending forecasts, and risk management actions. </li><li>Experience engaging with <strong>government authorities</strong>, particularly Health and Nutrition counterparts, and representing programmes in relevant coordination mechanisms such as Nutrition or Health Clusters and technical working groups. </li><li>Good understanding of <strong>research, evaluation and learning processes</strong>, including research design, mixed methods, data quality, ethical considerations, and use of findings for programme adaptation. </li><li>Experience engaging with <strong>private-sector actors</strong>, including manufacturers, processors, suppliers, or market actors, preferably in food, nutrition, agriculture, or related value chains. </li><li>Strong knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management, and donor compliance. </li><li>Excellent coordination, communication, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. </li><li>Working proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable. </li><li>Willingness and ability to be based in North Kordofan and travel regularly to Central Darfur.and undertake<strong> travel to Central Darfur</strong>, subject to security and access conditions.</li></ul><p><strong>BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice</strong>)</p><p><strong>Accountability:</strong></p><ul><li>holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values</li><li>holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.</li></ul><p><strong>Ambition:</strong></p><ul><li>sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same</li><li>widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others</li><li>future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li>builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters</li><li>values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength</li><li>approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.</li></ul><p><strong>Creativity:</strong></p><ul><li>develops and encourages new and innovative solutions</li><li>willing to take disciplined risks.</li></ul><p><strong>Integrity:</strong></p><p>honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity</p>
<p>Technical Reports: Sector Coordinators, Sector Officers<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Supervisor: Program Director<br>Duty Station: Khartoum, with up 60% of time for field travel<br>Duration: One Year.<br>Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h2>Organization Summary:</h2><p>World Relief is a global humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. </p><p>Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.</p><h2>Position Summary:</h2><p>The FSL Program Manager (PM) provides strategic and technical leadership for the FSL portfolio across the World Relief Sudan country program.</p><p>The role ensures high-quality, evidence-based program design and implementation aligned with humanitarian standards, donor requirements, and organizational priorities. The position supports Area Offices through technical guidance, capacity building, and quality assurance, while contributing to business development, coordination, and cross-sector integration.</p><p>The role operates within an area-based management strategy, where Area leadership and field teams execute program delivery and the FSL PM ensures technical quality, consistency, and strategic direction of the FSL program.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h3><i>1. Technical Leadership & Program Quality</i></h3><ul><li>Provide overall technical leadership and direction for the FSL portfolio </li><li>Ensure programs align with global standards (e.g., Sphere, CHS, and sector-specific guidelines) </li><li>Develop and maintain technical SOPs, tools, and guidance </li><li>Conduct targeted field visits and technical reviews to assess program quality </li><li>Provide practical recommendations and follow up on implementation </li><li>Ensure integration of cross-cutting priorities (accountability, safeguarding, inclusion, environment, protection mainstreaming)</li><li>Provide support throughout the Project Cycle Management cycle and champion WRS’s PCM model</li></ul><h3><i>2. Sector Specific Responsibilities</i></h3><ul><li>Provide technical leadership on food security, livelihoods, and resilience programming, including crop production, livestock, market systems, and income generation </li><li>Support design and oversight of in-kind food assistance and cash and voucher assistance (CVA), ensuring appropriateness of modality, transfer values, and market alignment </li><li>Guide market assessments and value chain analysis to inform program design and targeting </li><li>Ensure integration of nutrition-sensitive and climate-resilient approaches within FSL programming </li><li>Support development of livelihood recovery and economic strengthening strategies, including graduation pathways and self-reliance approaches </li></ul><h3><i>3. Support to Area-Based Implementation</i></h3><ul><li>Provide technical supervision and support to sector staff in Area Offices </li><li>Support Area Managers in planning and implementing context-appropriate interventions </li><li>Participate in area-level planning, review, and problem-solving processes </li><li>Ensure technical consistency across locations while allowing contextual adaptation </li><li>Strengthen coordination between Programs, Operations, Finance, and HR at area level </li></ul><h3><i>4. Program Design & Business Development</i></h3><ul><li>Lead or contribute to proposal development for the FSL program, including: <ul><li>Technical design </li><li>Logframes and indicators </li><li>Activity planning</li><li>Budget and BoQ drafting </li></ul></li><li>Identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with country strategy </li><li>Ensure proposals are evidence-based, feasible, and cost-effective </li></ul><h3><i>5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)</i></h3><ul><li>Support development of sector-specific indicators and MEAL frameworks with the MEAL Specialist</li><li>Ensure effective monitoring of outputs, outcomes, and quality standards </li><li>Review program data and support adaptive management decisions </li><li>Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and innovations </li><li>Contribute to internal and donor reporting </li></ul><h3><i>6. Coordination & Representation</i></h3><ul><li>Represent WRS in national cluster/sector/AoR coordination forums </li><li>Engage with donors, partners, and technical working groups </li><li>Build relationships with government authorities and sector stakeholders </li><li>Contribute to sector-wide strategy, analysis, and advocacy efforts </li></ul><h3><i>7. Capacity Building</i></h3><ul><li>Develop and implement sector-specific capacity building plans </li><li>Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to sector staff and partners </li><li>Identify capacity gaps and support targeted staff development </li><li>Strengthen technical leadership at Area Office level </li></ul><h3><i>8. Partner Support & Oversight</i></h3><ul><li>Provide technical support to implementing partners </li><li>Contribute to partner assessments and due diligence (with Compliance) </li><li>Ensure partners meet technical and quality standards </li><li>Support partner capacity strengthening </li></ul><h3><i>9. Cross-Sector Integration</i></h3><ul><li>Promote integration across sectors (e.g., FSL–Nutrition, WASH–Health, Protection mainstreaming) </li><li>Support multi-sectoral and area-based programming approaches </li><li>Coordinate with other sector leads to ensure coherent program design and delivery</li></ul><h3><i>10. Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture</i></h3><ul><li>Serve as a professional role model for WRS in ethics, leadership, and service.</li><li>Foster a culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence across all operations.</li><li>Other duties assigned by the Program Director.</li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>Supervisory Responsibilities:</h2><p>The FSL Program Manager provides technical oversight and guidance to sector staff across Area Offices. The role supports Area Managers in strengthening sector implementation but does not directly supervise field-based staff unless otherwise specified.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><ul><li><strong>Commitment:</strong> Committed to the values of World Relief. </li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Rural Development, Economics, or a related field </li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in food security, livelihoods, or resilience programming <ul><li>At least 3–5 years of experience in an INGO or humanitarian context </li><li>Demonstrated experience in CVA programming, market-based approaches, and livelihoods recovery </li><li>Experience in program design, proposal development, and multi-donor environments (e.g., WFP, USG, ECHO) </li><li>Experience working across multiple geographic areas or complex emergency settings</li></ul></li><li><strong>Coordination & Representation:</strong> Experience engaging in cluster systems, coordination forums, and stakeholder engagement. </li><li><strong>Communication & Training:</strong> Proven ability to build staff capacity and communicate technical concepts clearly. </li><li><strong>Language:</strong> Fluency in written and oral English required. </li><li><strong>Mobility</strong>: Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations, including insecure areas.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications:</h2><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Advanced degree in a relevant field or specialized training. </li><li><strong>Experience: </strong>Experience managing multi-sectoral or integrated programming.</li><li><strong>Contextual Experience:</strong> Prior experience working in Sudan or similar complex humanitarian contexts.</li><li><strong>Language: </strong>Knowledge of Arabic is a strong advantage.</li></ul><p>All CVs with certificates and cover letters should be submitted to Sudan Jobs.</p>
<p>Vacancy No: 1227<br>Section/Unit: MEAL / Program Support<br>Grade Level: V7<br>Supervisor: MEAL Officers, MEAL Assistants, Accountability Officers, Program Officers/Assistants<br>No. of Post: HR Pool<br>Duty Station: N/A [This is a casual workers arrangement and payment will be made based on project supported.<br>Duration: Based on the project duration and needs as per Activities.<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>The Enumerator/Data Collector supports accurate, complete, ethical, and timely collection and entry of quantitative and qualitative information across ACF projects. The role follows approved samples, questionnaires, consent procedures, data-protection requirements, field schedules, and supervision arrangements.</p><p>• Collect reliable information from selected respondents and locations.</p><p>• Enter, review, and submit data accurately and within the required deadlines.</p><p>• Protect respondents’ rights, dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality.</p><p>• Report field progress, challenges, incidents, feedback, and data-quality concerns promptly.</p><p>• Support evidence-based monitoring, assessment, learning, and accountability activities.</p><p>• Collect accurate and complete data using approved tools and methods.</p><p>• Enter, check, and submit records through the approved paper or digital process.</p><p>• Uphold informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, safety, ACF principles, and professional conduct throughout the assignment.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Objective 1: </strong>Prepare for field data collection:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Complete required training: </strong></p><ul><li>Attend induction, tool, methodology, safeguarding, accountability, data protection, security, and digital-platform training; pass the required assessment.</li></ul><p><strong>Understand the assignment: </strong></p><ul><li>Review the sample, respondent criteria, questionnaire or guide, consent script, translations, schedule, and escalation procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>Test the tools: </strong></p><ul><li>Participate in piloting, role-plays, and device/form testing; report unclear questions, translations, skip patterns, or technical issues.</li></ul><p><strong>Prepare for deployment: </strong></p><ul><li>Check assigned devices, forms, identification, charging arrangements, materials, transport, and daily movement plans.</li></ul><p><strong>Objective 2: </strong>Conduct ethical and accurate data collection:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Follow the approved sample: </strong></p><ul><li>Locate selected respondents or sites and do not substitute or change the sample without authorization.</li></ul><p><strong>Obtain informed consent: </strong></p><ul><li>Explain the activity accurately, confirm voluntary participation, obtain consent or assent where required, and respect refusal or withdrawal.</li></ul><p><strong>Administer the tool neutrally: </strong></p><ul><li>Ask questions as approved, use permitted probes, listen carefully, and record the respondent’s answer without coaching or personal interpretation.</li></ul><p><strong>Protect respondent dignity: </strong></p><ul><li>Maintain privacy, communicate respectfully, use accessible language, and follow additional safeguards for children and vulnerable people.</li></ul><p><strong>Record field outcomes: </strong></p><ul><li>Document completed, refused, unavailable, rescheduled, or interrupted cases and follow the approved revisit/non-response procedure.</li></ul><p><strong>Objective 3: </strong>Enter, review, and protect data:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Record data accurately: </strong></p><ul><li>Enter responses immediately or as soon as practicable into the approved paper or electronic tool.</li></ul><p><strong>Check completeness and consistency: </strong></p><ul><li>Review identifiers, consent fields, mandatory questions, skip patterns, dates, locations, measurements, and attachments before submission.</li></ul><p><strong>Correct data through approved procedures: </strong></p><ul><li>Report errors and respond to data queries; never fabricate, delete, backdate, or manipulate information.</li></ul><p><strong>Secure project information: </strong></p><ul><li>Protect devices, forms, passwords, records, photographs, audio, GPS, and other data; do not share or copy information through unauthorized channels.</li></ul><p><strong>Support quality assurance: </strong></p><ul><li>Cooperate with supervisor reviews, spot checks, back checks, re-interviews, data cleaning, and retraining.</li></ul><p><strong>Objective 4: </strong>Report and communicate field activities:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Submit daily updates: </strong></p><ul><li>Report progress, completed and outstanding cases, refusals, revisits, constraints, technical problems, and support required.</li></ul><p><strong>Escalate concerns promptly: </strong></p><ul><li>Report safeguarding, safety, security, data-protection, misconduct, community feedback, or other serious issues through the approved channels.</li></ul><p><strong>Participate in teamwork: </strong></p><ul><li>Attend briefings and debriefings, maintain communication with the Supervisor, and apply corrective feedback.</li></ul><p><strong>Maintain records:</strong></p><ul><li><strong> </strong>Keep accurate field logs, receipts, incident records, equipment logs, and other documentation required by the project.</li></ul><p><strong>Objective 5: </strong>Maintain professional conduct and accountability:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Follow ACF policies: </strong></p><ul><li>Comply with the Code of Conduct, PSEA, child-protection, gender, anti-fraud, anti-corruption, security, data-protection, and accountability policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Respect ACF principles: </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrate neutrality, independence, transparency, professionalism, non-discrimination, and respect in all interactions.</li></ul><p><strong>Safeguard equipment and materials: </strong></p><ul><li>Use project property responsibly and return all equipment, forms, and materials at the end of the assignment.</li></ul><p><strong>Protect organizational integrity: </strong></p><ul><li>Do not promise assistance, solicit benefits, coerce respondents, falsify work, or disclose confidential information.</li></ul><p><i><strong>This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended by the MEAL Coordinator or designated project manager according to mission and project needs.</strong></i></p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><ul><li>Completion of secondary school; diploma or university education in social sciences, development studies, statistics, public health, agriculture, economics, or a related field is an advantage.</li><li>Survey and interview techniques, informed consent, respondent selection, basic data-quality checks, and paper or electronic data entry.</li><li>At least one 1 year of experience in surveys, assessments, monitoring, research, community engagement, or data entry is desirable.</li><li>Basic understanding of humanitarian principles, safeguarding, accountability to affected populations, and data protection is an advantage.</li><li>Willingness to learn and comply with ACF policies, principles, and project procedures.</li><li>English and Arabic; relevant local language(s) according to the project location.</li><li>Smartphone/tablet use, Microsoft Office, and experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, or similar platforms is an advantage.</li><li>Willingness to move to various field locations and ability to work in field conditions.</li></ul><p><strong>PROFILE CONCLUSIONS</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strong communication, active listening, and respectful engagement with respondents and communities.</strong></li><li><strong>High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete, and timely data.</strong></li><li><strong>Ability to follow sampling, questionnaire, consent, safeguarding, and data-protection procedures.</strong></li><li><strong>Reliability, teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in challenging field environments.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>COMPULSORY POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS TO KNOW AND ENDORSE:</strong></p><p>ACF Code of Conduct and Charter of Principles</p><p>• Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy</p><p>• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy</p><p>• Gender, inclusion, and non-discrimination policies</p><p>• Data Protection and Information Security Policy</p><p>• Security and safety procedures</p><p>• Anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and transparency policies</p><p>• Accountability to Affected Populations and feedback/complaints procedures.</p><p><strong>KEY INTERNAL DOCUMENTS FOR PROPER PERFORMANCE:</strong></p><p>• Training PowerPoints (containing highlights of proposal, logframe, MEAL plan, and activity schedule)</p><p>• Approved questionnaire, interview guide, consent script, and enumerator manual</p><p>• Sampling frame, respondent-selection instructions, and field movement plan</p><p>• Data-protection protocol and data-management/quality-assurance procedures</p><p>• Security briefing, incident-reporting process, and emergency contacts</p><p>• Reporting templates, field logs, equipment handover forms, and communication channels.</p>
<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 3<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: Project Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: 9 Months<br>Closing Date: 10 Oct 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h4>The Program / Department / Team Summary</h4><p>The Solar-Powered Agro-Processing for Economic Livelihoods (SEAL) project, implemented by 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 grants, and market access facilitation. By doing so, SEAL enhancesagricultural 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 Position</h4><p>The Project Officerwill be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the SEAL project activities in Kassala.This includes coordinating project activities, liaisingwith beneficiaries, local solar companies, microfinance institutions, and agricultural cooperatives, monitoring progress against targets, and ensuring adherence to Mercy Corps policies and procedures. The role is critical in ensuring the project achieves its objectives of increasing adoption of solar-powered agro-processing equipment and improving livelihoods for small and micro-entrepreneurs.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h3>Duties and Responsibilities:</h3><h4>Planning, Implementing, and Oversight of Program Activities:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Directly supportthe Project Managerin planning, coordinating, and implementing SEAL project activities.</li><li>Conduct assessments and mapping of farmer groups,cooperatives, solar companies, MSMEs, and other relevant stakeholders in rural Kassala.</li><li>Facilitate community-level demonstrations and awareness campaigns to stimulate adoption of solar-powered agro-processing equipment.</li><li>Conduct targetedtraining and technicalassistance for small and micro-entrepreneurs on sustainable agro-processing, equipment operation, and business management.</li><li>Provide mentorship and follow-up to SMEs and larger agribusinesses adopting solar technologies.</li><li>Monitor and supervise the performance of service providers, contractors, and projectpartners, ensuring compliance with project objectives.</li><li>Support the development and strengthening of business relationships between farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and financial institutions to facilitate access to financing.</li><li>Review reportsfrom private sectorpartners and preparemilestone-based payment requestsand other project documentation.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Administrative Support:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive projectfiles, records, and databases.</li><li>Assist in preparing project documents, reports,presentations, and donorupdates.</li><li>Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.</li><li>Oversee logistical arrangements including procurement, travel,and field activity support.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Data Management:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Collect, organize, and maintain project data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist in the analysis of project data and contribute to reporting on key outputsand outcomes.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Monitoringand Evaluation:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Support implementation of the projectmonitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework.</li><li>Collect and verify data on projectactivities and outcomes,ensuring alignment with logframe indicators.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of progress and evaluation reportsfor internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>StakeholderCoordination:</h4><p><br> </p><ul><li>Maintain activeengagement with projectstakeholders, including farmers,cooperatives, solar companies, MSMEs, consultants, and government agencies.</li><li>Coordinate communication, meetings, and partnerships between project actorsto enhance project effectiveness.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Capacity Building:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Support the design, delivery,and facilitation of training programsand workshops for beneficiaries, local solar companies, and cooperatives.</li><li>Provide follow-upand administrative supportfor capacity-building activities, ensuring participation and knowledge transfer.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Collaboration/Networking, Representation and Coordination</p><ul><li>Represent the program to the Donor, Government officialsand other stakeholders as and when required to.</li><li>Maintain close working relationships with development organizations, and local 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 leaders,representing Mercy Corpsand soliciting participation in activities where appropriate and as directed.</li><li>Lead coordination between financial service providers, fintechsand other PrivateSector Partners</li><li>Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps Europe and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting</p><ul><li>Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to conductstudies, to capturedata for measuring output and impact of the program; and to ensure accurate and timely flow of information from the field.</li><li>Prepare and submit timelyweekly, monthly, and quarterly reportsthat will be indicative of program progress during implementation. Respond to queriesif and when necessary and maintain proper filing system.</li><li>Provide followups, recommendations and solutions wherethere are challenges during implementation.</li><li>Other dutiesas assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Security</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.</li><li>Proactively ensure that team members operatein a secure environment and are aware of policies.</li></ul><p><br> </p><p>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, includingsafeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Supervisory Responsibility</h4><p>N/A</p><p> </p><h4>Accountability</h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: Project Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Works Directly With: Projectofficer, finance team, procurement team and operations team</strong></p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills</h4><ul><li>Required: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, RenewableEnergy, Engineering, Business Administration, Business Studies, Agriculture, or a related field.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in agriculture, renewable energy, or rural development.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Experience workingwith smallholder farmers,agro-processors, or MSMEsis highly desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with solar energy solutions, productive use of energy (PUE), and agro-processing technologies is an advantage</li><li>Good verbal and writtenEnglish communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong computerskills particularly office applications such as word, excel, Power point etc.</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability, creativity, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and self-accountability.</li><li>Excellent teamworkabilities, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,attention to detail.</li><li>Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.</li><li>Strong organizational and report-writing skills.</li></ul><h4>Success Factors</h4><ul><li>Strong leadership working with operation and program staff.</li><li>Capacity to represent MC Europe with government officials, partners and leaders.</li><li>Demonstrated abilityto communicate effectively with team membersand other stakeholders.</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability and creativity in planning and problem solving.</li><li>Demonstrated abilitywork independently and effectively in extreme conditions.</li><li>Proven abilityto take initiative and be accountable for results.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</h4><p>The position is based in Kassala state and it requires up to 70% travel to project fields, which may include travel to insecurelocations where freedomof movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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> </p><h4>Accountabilityto Participants and Stakeholders</h4><p>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><h4> </h4><h4>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</h4><p>The position is based in Kassala state and it requires up to 70% travel to project fields, which may include travel to insecurelocations where freedomof movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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> </p><h4>Ongoing Learning</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 membersto dedicate 5% of theirtime to learningactivities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development</p><p><br> </p><h4>Team Efficiency and 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 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> </p><h4>Equal Employment Opportunity</h4><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out differentbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.</p><p> </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, militaryveteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p> </p><h4>Safeguarding& Ethics</h4><p>Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, communitymembers, 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 </strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>InteragencyMisconduct 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 <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 witnessor experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (<a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">integrityhotline@mercycorps.org</a>).</p><p> </p>
<p>Section/Unit: Finance<br>Grade Level: Grade 8<br>Supervisor: Deputy Finance Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Sudan, East Darfur, Ed Daein<br>Closing Date: 11 Nov 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About CRS</strong></p><p> </p><p>Catholic Relief Services-United Staff Conference of Catholic Bishops “CRS” is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. For further information about CRS, please visit: <a href="http://www.crs.org">www.crs.org</a>.</p><p> </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p> </p><p>As the Senior Finance Officer – Projects at CRS Sudan Country Program, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of the Country Program’s accounting systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with CRS standards, GAAP, donors' regulations, and legal requirements. Your scope encompasses the entire program or specific areas, depending on the portfolio's complexity. You will spearhead Grants Financial Management and Reporting, Sub Recipient(SR) Assessments, conduct SR Monitoring visits, and track ICIP(Internal Control Improvement Plans) progress, bolstering partner financial management capabilities. </p><p> Your responsibilities further include timely project closure, reclass entry preparation, managing audits, and facilitating continuous improvement in financial processes. You will also contribute to partner capacity building and maintain open lines of communication with subrecipients, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Conduct comprehensive assessments of assigned SRs to evaluate their financial capacities in compliance with CRS and donor regulations.</li><li>Conduct monitoring visits to assigned SRs, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines, and providing support as needed. Track the progress of ICIPs, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial milestones.</li><li>Oversee the liquidation process for partners, ensuring accurate and timely completion. Manage the processing of wire/advance transfers to partners.</li><li>Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of partners in financial accounting and transactions.</li><li>Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.</li><li>Develop and provide status letters to Sub Recipients, communicating financial status, compliance issues, and any required actions.</li><li>Actively engage in Monthly Budget Comparison discussions with Budget Managers, providing insights, addressing queries, and ensuring financial alignment with project goals.</li><li>Lead the development and oversight of cost allocation strategies and calculators for new projects and proposals.</li><li>Contribute to the business development process by actively participating in budgeting exercises, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with CRS objectives.</li><li>Take a leadership role in compiling and preparing donor reports, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and accuracy in financial reporting.</li><li>Lead the process of timely closure for awards and projects, ensuring all financial aspects are appropriately concluded.</li><li>Lead the preparation and posting of Journals related to liquidations, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.</li><li>Manage reclass entries, making necessary adjustments to financial records to reflect accurate and up-to-date information.</li><li>Actively participate in both project and Sub Recipient audits, collaborating with auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.</li><li>Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for partners, strengthening their financial management capabilities.</li><li>Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules for assigned partners, alert relevant budget managers of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate the timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.</li><li>Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports for assigned projects and perform variance analysis to assist budget managers with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication on financial policies and procedural compliance, ensuring understanding and adherence among project stakeholders. </li><li>Deputize and fill in for the Deputy Finance Manager in his/her absence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Required Languages</strong></i> - Proficiency for oral and written English required.</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Travel</strong> </i>- Must be willing and able to travel to partner offices.</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </strong> </i></p><ul><li>Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations is preferred.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. </li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting software is preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities: None</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Working Relationships: </strong> </p><p><strong>Internal</strong>: Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager – Operations, Projects Finance Officers, Operations Finance Officers, Regional Finance Managers, Regional Finance Officer, Ethics Manager, Budget Managers, relevant Operations staff and program/operations staff.</p><p> </p><p><strong>External: </strong>Partners Finance Staff, Public & Private Donors, External Auditors.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong>: </p><ul><li> B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion, including gender equality.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong> </p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to detect and report inconsistencies.</li><li>Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail.</li><li>Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.</li><li>Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):</strong></p><p>Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. </p><ul><li><strong>Personal Accountability</strong> – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.</li><li><strong>Acts with Integrity</strong> - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. It is considered honest.</li><li><strong>Builds and Maintains Trust</strong> - Shows consistency between words and actions.</li><li><strong>Collaborates with Others</strong> – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.</li><li><strong>Open to Learn</strong> – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.</li></ul><p><strong>Agency Leadership Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead Change</strong> – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.</li><li><strong>Develops and Recognizes Others</strong> – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.</li><li><strong>Strategic Mindset</strong> – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.</li></ul><p> We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. </p><ul><li>CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.</li><li>Equal Opportunity Employer</li><li>Female Team members are highly encouraged to apply.</li><li>CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking everywhere and at all times. I, the applicant, accept these requirements as part of my job application.</li></ul><p><i>Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. </i> </p><p><i><strong>Submission location: - </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Labor Office – El Dean. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.</strong></i></p>
<p>Section/Unit: Finance<br>Grade Level: Grade 8<br>Supervisor: Deputy Finance Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: West Darfur -ELGeniena<br>Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About CRS</strong></p><p> </p><p>Catholic Relief Services-United Staff Conference of Catholic Bishops “CRS” is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. For further information about CRS, please visit: <a href="http://www.crs.org">www.crs.org</a>.</p><p> </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p> </p><p>As the Senior Finance Officer – Projects at CRS Sudan Country Program, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of the Country Program’s accounting systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with CRS standards, GAAP, donors' regulations, and legal requirements. Your scope encompasses the entire program or specific areas, depending on the portfolio's complexity. You will spearhead Grants Financial Management and Reporting, Sub Recipient(SR) Assessments, conduct SR Monitoring visits, and track ICIP(Internal Control Improvement Plans) progress, bolstering partner financial management capabilities. </p><p> Your responsibilities further include timely project closure, reclass entry preparation, managing audits, and facilitating continuous improvement in financial processes. You will also contribute to partner capacity building and maintain open lines of communication with subrecipients, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Conduct comprehensive assessments of assigned SRs to evaluate their financial capacities in compliance with CRS and donor regulations.</li><li>Conduct monitoring visits to assigned SRs, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines, and providing support as needed. Track the progress of ICIPs, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial milestones.</li><li>Oversee the liquidation process for partners, ensuring accurate and timely completion. Manage the processing of wire/advance transfers to partners.</li><li>Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of partners in financial accounting and transactions.</li><li>Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.</li><li>Develop and provide status letters to Sub Recipients, communicating financial status, compliance issues, and any required actions.</li><li>Actively engage in Monthly Budget Comparison discussions with Budget Managers, providing insights, addressing queries, and ensuring financial alignment with project goals.</li><li>Lead the development and oversight of cost allocation strategies and calculators for new projects and proposals.</li><li>Contribute to the business development process by actively participating in budgeting exercises, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with CRS objectives.</li><li>Take a leadership role in compiling and preparing donor reports, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and accuracy in financial reporting.</li><li>Lead the process of timely closure for awards and projects, ensuring all financial aspects are appropriately concluded.</li><li>Lead the preparation and posting of Journals related to liquidations, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.</li><li>Manage reclass entries, making necessary adjustments to financial records to reflect accurate and up-to-date information.</li><li>Actively participate in both project and Sub Recipient audits, collaborating with auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.</li><li>Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for partners, strengthening their financial management capabilities.</li><li>Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules for assigned partners, alert relevant budget managers of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate the timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.</li><li>Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports for assigned projects and perform variance analysis to assist budget managers with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication on financial policies and procedural compliance, ensuring understanding and adherence among project stakeholders. </li><li>Deputize and fill in for the Deputy Finance Manager in his/her absence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Required Languages</strong></i> - Proficiency for oral and written English required.</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Travel</strong> </i>- Must be willing and able to travel to partner offices.</p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><i><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </strong> </i></p><ul><li>Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. </li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting software preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities: None</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Working Relationships: </strong> </p><p><strong>Internal</strong>: Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager – Operations, Projects Finance Officers, Operations Finance Officers, Regional Finance Managers, Regional Finance Officer, Ethics Manager, Budget Managers, relevant Operations staff and program/operations staff.</p><p> </p><p><strong>External: </strong>Partners Finance Staff, Public & Private Donors, External Auditors.</p><p>Qualifications </p><p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong>: </p><ul><li> B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion, including gender equality.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong> </p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to detect and report inconsistencies.</li><li>Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail.</li><li>Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.</li><li>Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):</strong></p><p>Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. </p><ul><li><strong>Personal Accountability</strong> – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.</li><li><strong>Acts with Integrity</strong> - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. It is considered honest.</li><li><strong>Builds and Maintains Trust</strong> - Shows consistency between words and actions.</li><li><strong>Collaborates with Others</strong> – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.</li><li><strong>Open to Learn</strong> – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.</li></ul><p><strong>Agency Leadership Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead Change</strong> – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.</li><li><strong>Develops and Recognizes Others</strong> – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.</li><li><strong>Strategic Mindset</strong> – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.</li></ul><p> We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. </p><ul><li>CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.</li><li>Equal Opportunity Employer</li><li>Female Team members are highly encouraged to apply.</li><li>CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking everywhere and at all times. I, the applicant, accept these requirements as part of my job application.</li></ul><p><i>Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. </i> </p><p><i><strong>Submission location: - </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Labor Office – El Geneina. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.</strong></i></p>
<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 3<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: CVA Project Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kadugli<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h4>Program / Department Summary </h4><p>Mercy Corps (MC) Europe has been working in Sudan since 2009 with the goal of supporting the transition to a fair and lasting peace by implementing programs that promote long-term, sustainable development and contribute to secure, productive and just communities. MC Europe is facilitating recovery by addressing economic recovery needs and laying the groundwork for long-term development. MC Europe’s work in Sudan has three major components: Civil Society Development, Economic Recovery and Development and Humanitarian Assistance with activities that span many sectors including agriculture, market and livelihoods development, water/sanitation, capacity building, peace building, infrastructure rehabilitation, emergency distribution. MC Europe is committed to long-term programming in Sudan and faces numerous opportunities for expansion. </p><p> </p><p>Mercy Corps is delivering multi-purpose cash assistance and protection programming in the Darfurs and Kordofans through the Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS), funded by ECHO and FCDO alongside other humanitarian grants. The programme meets the urgent needs of conflict-affected and displaced people and host communities. It uses an integrated approach that links cash assistance with protection, health, nutrition and other services through a structured referral system, so that vulnerable individuals reach the support they need safely and on time.</p><h4> </h4><h4>General Position Summary </h4><p>The Referral and Protection Officer will be responsible for identifying vulnerable individuals and households, managing protection cases, and facilitating referrals to appropriate services, including <strong>Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA)</strong>, health, nutrition, and specialized protection services. The officer will ensure referrals are conducted in a timely, safe, confidential, and survivor-centered manner in line with humanitarian protection principles.</p><p>The role will also support the integration of <strong>Protection Mainstreaming</strong> across program activities by promoting safe and equitable access to services, accountability, participation, confidentiality, and the prevention of harm. The officer will coordinate with health facilities, community structures, and service providers, maintain referral and case records, and conduct follow-up to ensure vulnerable individuals receive the support they need.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Referral Coordination and Management:</strong><ul><li>Develop and maintain a network of service providers across health, nutrition, protection, GBV and cash (MPCA) services to enable safe and timely referrals for vulnerable individuals and households.</li><li>Coordinate and manage referrals between service providers and Mercy Corps cash (MPCA) and protection programming.</li><li>Ensure referral pathways are efficient, transparent, and accessible to all relevant stakeholders.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Case Management:</strong><ul><li>Maintain a comprehensive database of referred cases and monitor their progress through MPCA and protection services.</li><li>Conduct follow-ups with families and ensure they receive the necessary support and assistance.</li><li>Document and report on the outcomes of referrals and the impact of the assistance provided.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Communication and Collaboration:</strong><ul><li>Act as the primary liaison between primary health facilities, community organizations, and MPCA program staff.</li><li>Facilitate regular meetings and communication among stakeholders to ensure cohesive service delivery.</li><li>Advocate for the needs and rights of vulnerable individuals, including survivors of protection incidents, within the referral network.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Monitoring and Evaluation:</strong><ul><li>Monitor the effectiveness of referral processes and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Collect and analyze data related to referrals and outcomes to inform program development and adjustments.</li><li>Prepare regular reports on referral activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Training and Capacity Building:</strong><ul><li>Provide training and support to field staff and partners on referral pathways, safe identification and protection mainstreaming.</li><li>Develop and distribute informational materials about referral pathways and MPCA programs.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Compliance and Ethical Standards:</strong><ul><li>Ensure all referral activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and relevant legal and ethical standards.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of all individuals and households involved in the referral process.</li></ul></li></ol><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4>Knowledge and Experience </h4><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience:</strong><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in case management, social work, or a related field.</li><li>Experience working with malnourished children and familiarity with SAM and MAM.</li><li>Previous experience in humanitarian aid, cash assistance programs, or community outreach is highly desirable.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Skills:</strong><ul><li>Strong organizational and coordination skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in data management and reporting.</li><li>Empathy and cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Other Requirements:</strong><ul><li>Ability to travel within the region as needed.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English.</li><li>Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy Corps.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Success Factors </h4><h4>The successful Referral and Protection Officer will combine exceptional management skills and technical experience in running Cash Transfer Programs (CTP) in North Kordofan. S/he will have an outstanding ability to implement CTP programs. Prioritizing, problem solving, ability to seize opportunities, attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, and thrive in an evolving and changing environment while taking care of self and others.</h4><p><strong>Organizational Learning</strong></p><ul><li>As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves. </li></ul><p><strong>Accountability to Partners</strong></p><ul><li>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically <br>to our partners and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging participant communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Safeguarding Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options</li></ul><h4>Supervisory Responsibility</h4><p>None</p><h4> </h4><h4>Accountability </h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: CVA Project Manager (CVA PM)</strong></p><p><strong>Works Directly With: National Protection Advisor (technical), Area Manager, Head of Based, Finance Department, Operations Department, Director of Programs</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding & Ethics</strong></p><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 and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. 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 e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. 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><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. </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> </p><p><strong>LIVING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS</strong></p><p>The position is based in Kadugli, South Kordofan State, Sudan</p><p> </p><p>Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/short term assignment to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. </p><p> </p>
<p>Safeguarding Level: Level 3<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: CVA Manager<br>No. of Post: 2<br>Duty Station: North Kordofan State<br>Duration: Until March 2027<br>Closing Date: 16 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p> </p><h4><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></h4><p>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. </p><p>In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions </p><p>into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. </p><p>Now, and for the future.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Program / Department / Summary</strong></h2><p>Mercy Corps (MC) Europe has been working in Sudan since 2009 with the goal of supporting the transition to a fair and lasting peace by implementing programs that promote long-term, sustainable development and contribute to secure, productive and just communities. MC Europe is facilitating recovery by addressing economic recovery needs and laying the groundwork for long-term development. MC Europe’s work in Sudan has three major components: Civil Society Development, Economic Recovery and Development and Humanitarian Assistance with activities that span many sectors including agriculture, market and livelihoods development, water/sanitation, capacity building, peace building, infrastructure rehabilitation, emergency distribution. MC Europe is committed to long-term programming in Sudan and faces numerous opportunities for expansion. </p><p> </p><p>Mercy Corps is delivering multi-purpose cash assistance and protection programming in the Darfurs and Kordofans through the Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS), funded by ECHO and FCDO alongside other humanitarian grants. The programme meets the urgent needs of conflict-affected and displaced people and host communities. It uses an integrated approach that links cash assistance with protection, health, nutrition and other services through a structured referral system, so that vulnerable individuals reach the support they need safely and on time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h4><strong>The Position </strong>(General Position Summary)</h4><p>This position is responsible for understanding Sudan’s ever-changing implementation context and humanitarian coordination landscape, articulating Mercy Corps Sudan’’s vision for CVA programme design and development; serving as focal point on proposals with CVA components; supporting quality analysisand implementation for CVA; supporting evaluations and research; and helping manage partner relations at local level. This role will provide direct support to program teams, </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h4><strong>Essential Responsibilities </strong></h4><p> </p><p><strong>Program Management</strong></p><ul><li>Support conducting operational due diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for pilots.</li><li>Fully own end-to-end design, planning, and execution of CVA projects, and coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end execution.</li><li>Support in the design and build of operational models for new programs, including assessing trade-offs of different design decisions (e.g. targeting, payments, customer service)</li><li>Support CVA Coordinator to manage partnerships with vendors, subgrantees/subcontractors and other external parties to support implementation.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to ensure program implementation is on time, on target and on budget, using effective Mercy Corps (and other standard) program quality tools to achieve the desired impact.</li><li>Support the CVA coordinator to ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources and timely, accurate and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to develop partnership frameworks, partner agreements/Memorandum of Understandings, and oversee partner capacity building.</li><li>Support all donor reporting and communications and track major grant milestones, deliverables, cost-share requirements, and project burn rates</li><li>Support the CVA coordinator to collaborate with the communications team to create content to drive donor conversations and position MC as a thought leader in the cash space in Sudan.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Research, Learning and Impact (in close coordination with the PAQ unit)</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Work with Mercy Corps’ program and PaQ departments on the piloting, evidence-building, and growth of CVA, in line with the country's priorities.</li><li>Leverage existing research and evidence pieces in shaping program design and improving impact, including through lessons gleaned from ongoing impact evaluations, reviews and partner studies.</li><li>Support the design and use of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks across CVA, including through the development of tools, surveys and methodologies to improve how outcomes are measured, in alignment with global industry standards and best practices.</li><li>Support new and ongoing programs with best practice advice and assistance on assessment, implementation, research, and evaluation needs.</li><li>Support field teams to regularly conduct market analysis and Multisectoral Rapid Assessment within the framework of the CVA.</li><li>Support the CVA coordinator to conduct assessments; write case studies, learning documents, short articles, and blogs; and develop internal and external dissemination plans for all products.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><h2><strong>Finance and Compliance Management</strong></h2><ul><li>Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies.</li><li>Monitor and adherence to grant agreements, Mercy Corps’ policies and procedures and other relevant regulations, including those of the Government of Sudan.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2><strong>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></h2><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></h4><p>None</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Accountability</strong></h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: </strong>CVA Coordinator</p><p><strong>Works Directly With: </strong>CVA team and other program teams,<strong> </strong>PAQ Unit, members of Operations and procurement, Program departments, finance dept, (Cash and voucher Advisors);</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</strong></h4><p>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><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p> </p><h4><strong>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills </strong></h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required.or equivalent in nutrition, international development, business,economics or relatedfield, M.A, M.S., M.Sc is preferrable,</li><li>3 + years working in humanitarian responseand development.</li><li>2 + years’ direct experiencein supporting CVA, Cash programming in the field, includingextensive field-based researchand market assessments.</li><li>Proven understanding of and experience using CVA tools, indicators, and other best practices.</li><li>Previous experience managingcash transfer programming and knowledge of e-transfer mechanisms.</li><li>Previous experience buildingcapacity of staffand local partners.</li><li>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 Corps regulations.</li><li>Advanced computer skillsin MS Office programs, particularly Excel.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English skills required,Arabic fluency is an asset.</li><li>Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Success Factors </strong></h4><p>Define the specific behavior and attitudes critical to success in the position at time of hire and as it develops over time in <strong>paragraph form</strong> (soft skills).</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Safeguarding & 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 </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 <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 (<a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">integrityhotline@mercycorps.org</a>).</p><p> </p><p><strong>Females are highly encouraged to apply</strong></p>
<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 3<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: CVA Coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kadugli<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h2><strong>Program / Department / Summary</strong></h2><p>Mercy Corps (MC) Europe has been working in Sudan since 2009 with the goal of supporting the transition to a fair and lasting peace by implementing programs that promote long-term, sustainable development and contribute to secure, productive and just communities. MC Europe is facilitating recovery by addressing economic recovery needs and laying the groundwork for long-term development. MC Europe’s work in Sudan has three major components: Civil Society Development, Economic Recovery and Development and Humanitarian Assistance with activities that span many sectors including agriculture, market and livelihoods development, water/sanitation, capacity building, peace building, infrastructure rehabilitation, emergency distribution. MC Europe is committed to long-term programming in Sudan and faces numerous opportunities for expansion. </p><p> </p><p>Mercy Corps is delivering multi-purpose cash assistance and protection programming in the Darfurs and Kordofans through the Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS), funded by ECHO and FCDO alongside other humanitarian grants. The programme meets the urgent needs of conflict-affected and displaced people and host communities. It uses an integrated approach that links cash assistance with protection, health, nutrition and other services through a structured referral system, so that vulnerable individuals reach the support they need safely and on time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h4><strong>The Position </strong>(General Position Summary)</h4><p>This position is responsible for understanding Sudan’s ever-changing implementation context and humanitarian coordination landscape, articulating Mercy Corps Sudan’’s vision for CVA programme design and development; serving as focal point on proposals with CVA components; supporting quality analysisand implementation for CVA; supporting evaluations and research; and helping manage partner relations at local level. This role will provide direct support to program teams, </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h4><strong>Essential Responsibilities </strong></h4><p> </p><p><strong>Program Management</strong></p><ul><li>Support to conduct operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for pilots.</li><li>Fully own end-to-end design,planning, and execution of CVA projects,and coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end execution.</li><li>Support in the design and build operational models for new programs, including assessing trade-offs of different designdecisions (e.g. targeting, payments, customer service)</li><li>Support CVA Coordinator to manage partnerships with vendors, subgrantees/subcontractors and other externalparties to supportimplementation.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to ensure program implementation is on time, on targetand on budget, using effective Mercy Corps (and other standard) program quality tools to achievethe desired impact.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources and timely, accurate and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to develop partnership frameworks, partner agreements/Memorandum of Understandings, and oversee partnercapacity building.</li><li>Support all donor reportingand communications and track major grant milestones deliverables, cost share requirements, and project burn rates</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to collaborate with the communications team to create content to drive donor conversations and position MC as a thought leaderin the cash space in Sudan.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Research, Learning and Impact (in close coordination with the PAQ unit)</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Work with Mercy Corps’ program and PaQ departments on the piloting, evidence-building, and growth of CVA, in line with the country'spriorities.</li><li>Leverage existing research and evidence pieces in shaping program design and improving impact,including through lessonsgleaned from on-going impact evaluations, reviews and partnerstudies.</li><li>Support the design and use of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks across CVA, includingthrough the development of tools, surveysand methodologies to improve how outcomes are measured, in alignment with global industrystandards and best practices.</li><li>Support new and ongoing programs with best practice advice and assistance on assessment, implementation, research,and evaluation needs.</li><li>Support field teams to regularly conduct market analysis and Multisectoral Rapid Assessment within the framework of the CVA.</li><li>Support CVA coordinator to conduct assessments; write case studies, learning documents, short articles, and blogs; and develop internaland external dissemination plans for all products.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><h2><strong>Finance and Compliance Management</strong></h2><ul><li>Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies.</li><li>Monitor and adherence to grant agreements, Mercy Corps’ policies and procedures and other relevant regulations, including those of the Government of Sudan.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2><strong>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></h2><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></h4><p>None</p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4><strong>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills </strong></h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required. or equivalent in nutrition, international development, business,economics or relatedfield, M.A, M.S., M.Sc is preferrable,</li><li>3 + years workingin humanitarian responseand development.</li><li>2 + years’ direct experience in supporting CVA, Cash programming in the field, includingextensive field-based researchand market assessments.</li><li>Proven understanding ofand experience using CVA tools, indicators, and other best practices.</li><li>Previous experience managing cash transferprogramming and knowledgeof e-transfer mechanisms.</li><li>Previous experience building capacity of staff and local partners.</li><li>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 Corps regulations.</li><li>Advanced computerskills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.</li><li>Effective verbaland written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English skills required, Arabicfluency is an asset.</li><li>Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Success Factors </strong></h4><p>Define the specific behavior and attitudes critical to success in the position at time of hire and as it develops over time in <strong>paragraph form</strong> (soft skills).</p><h4><strong>Accountability</strong></h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: </strong>CVA Coordinator</p><p><strong>Works DirectlyWith: </strong>CVA team and other program teams,<strong> </strong>PAQ Unit, membersof Operations and procurement, Programdepartments, finance dept, (Cash and voucher Advisors);</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</strong></h4><p>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><h2>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</h2><p>The position is based in Kadugli and it requires to travel to support country programs, which may include travelto insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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> </p><h2>Ongoing Learning</h2><p>In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team membersto dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development</p><p> </p><h2>Team Efficiency and Effectiveness</h2><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 reachtheir full potential, and motivated to do their best work.</p><p><br> </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> </p><h2>Equal Employment Opportunity</h2><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out differentbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.</p><p> </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/AIDSstatus), marital status,military veteran statusor any other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Safeguarding & 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 </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 <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 (<a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">integrityhotline@mercycorps.org</a>).</p>
<p>Safeguarding Level: Level 3<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Supervisor: CVA Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: El Obeid, North Kordofan<br>Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p> </p><h4><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></h4><p>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. </p><p>In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions </p><p>into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. </p><p>Now, and for the future.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>The Program / Department / Team </strong>(Program / Department Summary)</h4><p>Mercy Corps (MC) Europe has been working in Sudan since 2009 with the goal of supporting the transition to a fair and lasting peace by implementing programs that promote long-term, sustainable development and contribute to secure, productive and just communities. MC Europe is facilitating recovery by addressing economic recovery needs and laying the groundwork for long-term development. MC Europe’s work in Sudan has three major components: Civil Society Development, Economic Recovery and Development, and Humanitarian Assistance, with activities that span many sectors including agriculture, market and livelihoods development, water and sanitation, capacity building, peacebuilding, infrastructure rehabilitation, and emergency assistance. MC Europe is committed to long-term programming in Sudan and faces numerous opportunities for expansion.</p><p> </p><p>Mercy Corps is delivering multi-purpose cash assistance and protection programming in the Darfurs and Kordofans through the Cash Consortium of Sudan (CCS), funded by ECHO and FCDO alongside other humanitarian grants. The programme meets the urgent needs of conflict-affected and displaced people and host communities. It uses an integrated approach that links cash assistance with protection, health, nutrition and other services through a structured referral system, so that vulnerable individuals reach the support they need safely and on time. In addition, under ECHO-funded programming, Mercy Corps is implementing Emergency Business Grants (EBGs) in Kadugli to support **78 vendors** affected by the ongoing crisis, helping sustain local businesses, protect livelihoods, and contribute to the continuity and recovery of local markets.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>The Position </strong>(General Position Summary)</h4><p>The Market Support Officer will play a central role in strengthening the functionality, inclusiveness, and resilience of local markets in target areas. The officer will support market systems assessments for priority commodities, strengthen trader groups and local service arrangements, and help build sustainable market linkages for women and youth. The role requires strong field presence, facilitation skills, and practical understanding of how local markets operate in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The officer will work closely with traders, mills, retailers, women and youth groups, VSLAs, artisans, community leaders, private sector actors, and local authorities to ensure market systems interventions are locally owned, commercially viable, and resilient to shocks.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Business and Market Assessment, Analysis, and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct rapid assessments of businesses and local markets in target locations to understand business needs, market functionality, and recovery priorities.</li><li>Assess potential EBG recipients against agreed eligibility and selection criteria, including business viability, impact of the crisis, capacity to recover, and potential contribution to local market functionality.</li><li>Map key market actors, including suppliers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, service providers, transporters, and other relevant businesses.</li><li>Analyze prices, availability of goods and services, supply constraints, access challenges, market disruptions, and other risks affecting business recovery.</li><li>Identify business recovery needs, including working capital, restocking, equipment, repairs, and other critical inputs required to resume or maintain operations.</li><li>Support the development of practical business recovery and market support plans aligned with project objectives and available resources.</li><li>Maintain updated databases of supported businesses, market actors, and relevant service providers.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Vendor Selection, Grant Support, and Business Recovery</strong></p><ul><li>Support transparent identification and selection of eligible businesses in accordance with EBG guidelines, donor requirements, and Mercy Corps procedures.</li><li>Conduct or support business assessments to determine the appropriate level and type of assistance required by selected vendors.</li><li>Support vendors in developing simple and realistic business recovery plans outlining their priority needs, planned use of the grant, and expected business outcomes.</li><li>Provide guidance to vendors on appropriate and responsible use of grant funds in line with approved business plans and grant agreements.</li><li>Support the development, review, and documentation of grant agreements and related business information in coordination with relevant program, finance, grants, and operations teams.</li><li>Follow up with supported businesses to monitor grant utilization, business recovery, and progress against agreed plans.</li><li>Identify implementation challenges and provide practical recommendations to address barriers affecting business recovery.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Market Activation and Business Continuity</strong></p><ul><li>Support EBG recipients to restore or maintain business operations following conflict-related disruptions and market shocks.</li><li>Facilitate linkages between supported vendors and relevant suppliers, wholesalers, service providers, transporters, and other market actors.</li><li>Support businesses to identify appropriate sourcing options and alternative suppliers where regular supply chains have been disrupted.</li><li>Promote practical approaches that enable businesses to maintain access to essential goods, services, and customers.</li><li>Monitor changes in vendor operations, stock availability, customer demand, and market conditions following grant support.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen linkages among supported businesses and local market actors while minimizing market distortion.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Business Sustainability and Financial Linkages</strong></p><ul><li>Support vendors to identify practical measures for maintaining business operations beyond the initial grant support.</li><li>Provide basic guidance to vendors on business planning, stock management, cash-flow considerations, and responsible use of working capital, within the scope of the EBG programme.</li><li>Facilitate linkages with appropriate local financial and business support mechanisms where relevant and feasible.</li><li>Identify common business service needs, including repairs, maintenance, transportation, restocking, and other services required for business continuity.</li><li>Encourage appropriate collaboration and peer learning among supported vendors where this contributes to business recovery and sustainability.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Shock Preparedness and Business Resilience</strong></p><ul><li>Support vendors to identify key risks that could affect their businesses, including insecurity, road closures, supply disruptions, inflation, and changes in market demand.</li><li>Assist supported businesses in identifying alternative suppliers, sourcing routes, and practical contingency options.</li><li>Monitor emerging market and business risks and communicate significant changes to program leadership.</li><li>Support adaptive measures to reduce the impact of market disruptions on supported businesses.</li><li>Contribute to contingency planning and timely program adjustments when significant market or security changes occur.</li></ul><p><strong>6. Community Engagement, Inclusion, and Accountability</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure that eligible women, youth, displaced populations, host communities, and other vulnerable business owners have equitable opportunities to participate in the EBG programme, in accordance with agreed selection criteria.</li><li>Promote transparent and participatory engagement with vendors, communities, market actors, and relevant local stakeholders.</li><li>Clearly communicate EBG objectives, eligibility criteria, selection processes, grant conditions, and feedback mechanisms to potential and selected recipients.</li><li>Support safe and accessible channels for vendors to provide feedback, raise concerns, and report complaints.</li><li>Ensure that EBG implementation is conflict-sensitive and does not unnecessarily create tensions, exclusion, or market distortion.</li></ul><p><strong>7. Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Track key EBG indicators related to vendor selection, grant disbursement, business recovery, business continuity, stock availability, and market functionality.</li><li>Conduct regular field visits, vendor follow-ups, spot checks, and business monitoring visits in accordance with the programme monitoring plan.</li><li>Work closely with the MEL team to collect, verify, analyze, and report data on EBG implementation and outcomes.</li><li>Monitor compliance with agreed grant conditions and flag any concerns related to grant utilization or implementation.</li><li>Document lessons learned, implementation challenges, good practices, and evidence of business recovery and sustainability.</li><li>Contribute to internal reports, donor updates, success stories, and other reporting requirements related to the EBG programme.</li></ul><p><strong>8. Coordination and Representation</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate closely with Program, MEL, Finance, Grants and Partnerships, Operations, and other relevant teams to ensure effective and compliant delivery of EBG activities.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant local authorities, market actors, business associations, suppliers, service providers, and community representatives as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain effective working relationships with EBG vendors and provide timely follow-up and support throughout the grant implementation cycle.</li><li>Participate in programme planning, review, coordination, and learning meetings.</li><li>Represent Mercy Corps professionally in relevant field-level engagements related to EBG implementation.</li><li>Ensure that all EBG activities are implemented in accordance with Mercy Corps policies, donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and applicable programme procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></h3><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to market engagement, community participation, and inclusion of women and youth. </li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps, including respect for the dignity and well-being of participants, communities, and team members. </li><li>Encourages openness and communication and supports use of available reporting mechanisms where concerns arise.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></h4><p>None</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Accountability</strong></h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: </strong>CVA Manager</p><p><strong>Works Directly With: CVA coordinator, Project</strong> officers from collaborating projects, enumerators, finance team, operations team and other positions that may be recruited for this project.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</strong></h4><p>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability to program participants, community partners, and other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding relief and development work. The Market Support Officer is expected to engage communities and market actors as active partners in design, implementation, monitoring, and learning.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4><strong>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills </strong></h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in economics, agribusiness, business administration, market systems development, international development, or a related field. </li><li>At least 3–5 years of experience in market systems, livelihoods, private sector engagement, enterprise development, or economic recovery programming. </li><li>Experience conducting market assessments and supporting local market actors in fragile or humanitarian contexts. </li><li>Demonstrated experience facilitating relationships among traders, producers, service providers, community groups, and local institutions. </li><li>Experience supporting commercialization, distribution, business model development, or small enterprise growth. </li><li>Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills. </li><li>Strong facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including women, youth, IDPs, returnees, and host populations. </li><li>Understanding of conflict sensitivity, social cohesion, and do-no-harm approaches. </li><li>Knowledge of Arabic and relevant local languages is highly desirable. </li><li>Previous experience in Darfur or similar fragile contexts is an advantage.</li></ul><p> </p><h4><strong>Success Factors </strong></h4><p>The successful candidate will be practical, facilitative, and systems-oriented, with a strong ability to work through local actors rather than substitute for them. They will be comfortable navigating fragile environments, identifying commercially realistic solutions, and balancing inclusion, sustainability, and resilience. They will also be proactive in field engagement, strong in relationship management, and able to translate market analysis into practical action.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong></h4><p>This position is based in Central Darfur and will require regular travel to target communities and markets, including locations with limited services and fluctuating access. The role may involve travel to insecure areas and will require flexibility, sound judgment, and adherence to security protocols </p><p> </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> </p><h4><strong>Team Efficiency and Effectiveness </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> </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. </p><p> </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> </p><h4><strong>Safeguarding & 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 </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 <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 e-learning 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 Level: 3<br>Section/Unit: Programs<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: Project Manager<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Elobeid<br>Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><h2>About Mercy Corps</h2><p>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization poweredby the belief that a better world is possible.</p><p>In disaster,in hardship, in more than 40 countriesaround the world,we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.</p><p> </p><h3>Program Summary</h3><p> </p><p>The EMPOWER program is a European Commission-funded initiative implemented by Mercy Corps in consortium with the DanishRefugee Council (DRC) and localpartners. The program supports conflict-and displacement-affected young people aged 15–35 across nine target states in Sudan. Launched in January 2026 and running for 42 months, EMPOWER responds to Sudan’s protracted crisis by combining short-term income opportunities with pathways to longer-term economic recovery, while strengthening protection and social cohesion, particularly for young women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and youth with disabilities.</p><p>Through an integrated approach, EMPOWER delivers Cash for Work (CfW), community-based public works, livelihoods support, and training opportunities, while ensuring protection mainstreaming, conflict sensitivity, and inclusion are embedded across all activities.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h2>Position Summary and Essential Responsibilities</h2><p> </p><h3>Activity Implementation & Coordination</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Support planning, coordination, and implementation of all projectactivities under Outputs 1 and 2</li><li>Coordinate field-level implementation with partners, communitygroups, and local authorities</li><li>Ensure timelydelivery of activities according to work plans.</li><li>Coordinate logistics and preparations for field activities, workshops, and assessments.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Community Engagement & Assessments</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Facilitate participatory needs assessments, stakeholder mapping, and community consultations</li><li>Conduct regular field visits to target communities and maintain strongrelationships with local authorities and community leaders</li><li>Support participatory needs, labor market,gender, and inclusion assessments</li><li>Ensure inclusive participation of youth, women, IDPs, vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Cash for Work (CfW)& Public Works</h3><ul><li>Support identification and selection of beneficiaries in a transparent and inclusive way</li><li>Oversee implementation of labor-intensive publicworks activities</li><li>Ensure safetystandards, PPE distribution, and quality of infrastructure works</li><li>Monitor attendance, payments, and compliance with Cash WorkingGroup standards</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Development Skills & Livelihoods</h3><ul><li>Support delivery of technical, vocational, and life skillstraining for youth</li><li>Facilitate traininggroups and on-the-job learning opportunities</li><li>Support referralsto livelihood pathways(employment, entrepreneurship, TVET)</li></ul><p><br> </p><p> </p><h3>Entrepreneurship &Private Sector Engagement</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Supportmapping and engagement of MSMEs, privatesector actors, service providers, and relevant stakeholders</li><li>Supporting youth accessto business training,start-up kits, counseling, and mentorship</li><li>Support development of employment and market linkages, B2B networking, and job fairs</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Community Structures & Sustainability</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Supportand mobilize the establishment and strengthening of community committees and youth groups</li><li>Conduct site visits with local authorities and engineers</li><li>Facilitate communityownership of infrastructure and project activities</li><li>Promote collaboration between communities and local authorities</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Protection, Inclusion & Conflict Sensitivity</h3><ul><li>Ensure protection mainstreaming across all activities</li><li>Promote inclusionof vulnerable groups,especially women and persons with disabilities</li><li>Support delivery of awareness sessions(e.g., safety, peacebuilding, PSEA, Safeguarding, CARM, and protection whereapplicable)</li><li>Promote conflict-sensitive and do-no-harm approaches</li><li>Identify and reportprotection concerns and refer caseswhen needed</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Monitoring, Reporting & Accountability</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MEL team to support data collection and indicator tracking</li><li>Support regular field monitoring and reporting on the progressof activities</li><li>Ensure accurate,complete, and timelydocumenting and submission of all required field and activity reports in accordance with agreed reporting schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, attendance, photos, success stories).</li><li>Coordinate with the CARM team to ensure communityfeedback is collectedand addressed</li><li>Support baseline, endline, and otherproject-related assessments and evaluations in coordination with MEL teams.</li><li>Review partner reportsto ensure accuracy,quality, and alignmentwith</li></ul><p><br> </p><p>program and donor requirements</p><p> </p><h3>Coordination & Representation</h3><ul><li>Representing the projectand Mercy Corpsat the field level and the Statelevel with local authorities, stakeholders, partners, and donors</li><li>Assist in the establishment and maintenance of relationships with partners and other actors</li><li>Participate in internal, clustermeetings, and planningprocesses</li><li>Stay informed on Sudan-wide cross-cutting issues relevantto the Project, including development programming, cash and voucher assistance, technical and vocational support and community development initiatives … etc</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Security</h3><ul><li>Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.</li><li>Proactively ensure that team membersoperate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Safeguarding Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Actively learns safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</h3><ul><li>Mercy Corps team membersare expected to support all efforts towardaccountability, specifically to our participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design,monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</li><li>Team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.</li></ul><p><br> </p><h2>Supervisory Responsibility</h2><p>None</p><p> </p><h2>Accountability</h2><p><strong>Reports DirectlyTo: </strong>Project Manager</p><p><strong>Works Directly With:</strong>EMPOWER Program Team, MEL Team, CARM, and support functions</p><h3> </h3><p> </p><p>The Project Officer will support the day-to-day implementation activities of EMPOWER</p><p> </p><p>activities in Elobied State, ensuring high-quality delivery of cash-for-work, public works, youth livelihoods, effective coordination, community engagement, assessments, and activity delivery during the inception and implementation phases. The role will ensure activities are conflict-sensitive, inclusive, and aligned with program objectives.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h3>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Economics, BusinessAdministration, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>2–3 years of experience in humanitarian or development programs</li><li>Experience in cash-for-work, livelihoods, or youth programming preferred</li><li>Demonstrated experience in field coordination, community engagement, or livelihoods/youth programming.</li><li>Experience supporting assessments, surveys, or field data collection is highly preferred.</li><li>Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and conflict-sensitive programming.</li><li>Ability to supportmapping of stakeholders, services, and projectlocations.</li><li>Ability to work in dynamicand challenging field environments.</li><li>Strong written and spoken Arabic& English.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Kassala State.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word,Excel, and PowerPoint); Ability to manage shared folders and cloud storage (SharePoint, Google Drive, or similar).</li><li>Experience using emailand online collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Google Meet).</li><li>Ability to supportvirtual meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong sense of integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Core Competencies (Optional but recommended for JD strength)</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li><li>Problem-solving, adaptability, and an initiative-taking mindset.</li><li>Reporting and documentation skills</li><li>Ability to work with diverse communities</li><li>Team playerwith ability to work independently</li></ul><h2>Success Factors</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have a natural curiosity for quantifying and articulating the impact of Mercy Corps' programs on individuals and in communities. He/she will also have an interest in exploring the larger factors that influence the success of humanitarian and development programs and the well-being of populations affected by natural disasters. S/he will undertake innovative approaches, be agile in the conceptualization of new program ideas and will be well versed in strategic thinking, planning and monitoring frameworks. A successful candidate will have Activities implemented on time and with quality, Strongcommunity participation and satisfaction, Inclusive targeting of vulnerable groups, Accurate and timelyreporting and analysisas well as the abilityto mentor others inthese areas and Effective coordination with teams and partners. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a team as well as assume individual responsibility for supervision and specific reporting tasks.</p><p> </p><h2>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</h2><p>The position is based on Elboeid and requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, including travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and to areas with limited amenities. Housing for this role is in individual housing, and staff will have access to good medical services, with a high standard of living.</p><p> </p><h2>Ongoing Learning</h2><p>In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team membersto dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/orprofessional growth and development</p><p> </p><h2>Team Efficiency and Effectiveness</h2><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. We recognize that buildinga strong and effective team is an ongoing process,and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.</p><p><br> </p><h2>Equal Employment Opportunity</h2><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis.We actively seek out differentbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact.</p><p> </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 based on race, color, genderidentity, 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> </p><h2>Safeguarding & Ethics</h2><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 </strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>Interagency</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>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 adhereto <a href="https://www.mercycorps.org/who-we-are/ethics-policies">Mercy Corps Code of ConductPolicies</a> and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning 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 <a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">(integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)</a>.</p>
<p>Vacancy No: 54813<br>Section/Unit: Programme<br>Grade Level: D2<br>Supervisor: Head of Program Implementation<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: One Year<br>Closing Date: 01 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p> </p><p>Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.</p><p> </p><p>Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.</p><p> </p><p>For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.</p><p> </p><p>We won’t stop until we are all equal.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><ul><li>The Project Manager will report to the Head of Program Implementation with dotted lines to the Program Area Manager. She/he will work collaboratively with the respective Program Implementation Managers in each of the project sites. She/he supervises a project team based in the Program Area.</li><li>She/he is authorized to manage the project approved budget.</li><li>Lead the project security matters and the affairs of the project and partners.</li><li>Provide direct technical guidance during the project execution and ensure efficiency in the processes and effectiveness in achieving the planned objective in a manner to reach the desired outcomes and impact.</li><li>Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Project coordinators and Officers to ensure that the global program quality framework and other relevant policies (e.g Safeguarding, child protection, security and gender equality policies) are embedded within the PA day to day operations and project teams are competent, committed to move forward with their implementation. </li><li>Strengthening capacity for behavioural change communication for Gender, FGM and Early Child Marriage.</li><li>Ensure that, Humanitarian Emergency Response Interventions are delivered timely, with quality and full alignment with Humanitarian core principles and standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Accountabilities</p><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Project Stakeholder Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage the partnership agreement with the Local Implementing Partners and Co applicant.</li><li>Have solid working relationship with all the project key stakeholders and Community leaders. </li><li>Community Based Organizations, CSOs and LNGOs are supervised, mentored, supported and agreed upon capacity building plans are rolled-out.</li><li>Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities and progress and are in a position to accept project deliverables.</li><li>Manage information flows between country office/Program department and the Project stakeholder. </li><li>Manage project related security matters and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project security at any point in time during the project period.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective partnerships and alliances that facilitate proper implementation of the project.</li><li>Management of project representation matters and ensures attendance of all relevant coordination forums, networks and event at PA Level.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Project Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop detailed annual work plans for the project and enforce adherence of all to the plan and subsequently approved amendments.</li><li>Develop the project mapping, create and manage the PO in the SAP\PMERL systems, ensure all modification and SAP related reports is updated in timely manner.</li><li>Manage the project budget, including project procurement management, and ensure avoidance of over/under expenditure; ensure judicious expending of the project funds; and demonstrate value for money in the outcomes and impact of the project.</li><li>Manage project risks, funding, and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project.</li><li>Lead the project team develop their knowledge and skills of appropriate nature to the project; guide and motivate them towards excellence performance all through the project period and ensure continuous appraisal of the performance of each.</li><li>Maintain and apply Plans’ standards of practice, policies and procedures.</li><li>Manage the partnership agreement(s) with the implementing partner.</li><li>Ensure that child protection and safeguarding measures are integrated into all processes, practices and activities of the project engages in.</li><li>Conduct site visits regularly to monitor implementation and submit monthly M&E reports on project progress and recommendations for corrective actions if any.</li><li>Ensure that an effective communication system is developed and maintained to the satisfaction of all clients.</li><li>Responsible for project level administration, procurements, project office establishment, recruitment of project staff and other related human resources issues.</li><li>Maintain coordination and close relationship with Plan’s relevant departments (program management, Resource Mobilization, Accounts and the relevant function).</li><li>Provide guidance, leadership, coaching and support for project coordinators and assess their performance following performance standards and HR systems.</li><li>Ensure that the Donor reporting requirements-which are stated in the FAD and other project and donor agreements-are met properly and timely.</li><li>Facilitate and participate effectively in project audits, reviews and evaluation.</li><li>Ensure that proper documentation of the project’s interventions and activities is maintained.</li><li>Establish master project files with all key project documents, memo, communications, reports and stories are well documented and archived </li><li>Ensure that project closing process in terms financial audit, final evaluation (internal and external) project completion report (PCR), financial commitment, partner advance well clear before close the project </li></ul><ol><li><strong>Budget Management </strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage the project budget, including project procurement management, and ensure avoidance of over/under expenditure as per donor guidelines.</li><li>Manage project costs in such a way that the project budget is managed with cost effectiveness and demonstrate value for money in the outcomes and impact of the project.</li><li>Ensure that PIS rules and donors regulations concerning finance, procurement and human resources are adhered to;</li><li>Submit Budget versus Actual (BVA analysis) with explanation for variances; including PO modification when needed, and develop monthly cash forecast </li><li>Ensure financial reports, Budget versus actual, and quarterly reports monitoring, are revised and all related accounting documentation are done as required by Plan International policy and the project donor requirements </li><li>Submit Cost Recovery reports (admin/HR analysis from each project).</li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop technical and strategic papers on how the project milestones will be implemented and approved by Plan International Head of Program.</li><li>Proven experience and skills in implementing multi sector projects that include FSL, child protection at protracted community and emergency settings with special attention on community-based interventions and community development. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of Community mobilization, and technical knowledge on FSL, child protection, project coordination and understanding of general protection issue will be an advantage </li><li>Demonstrated experience in negotiating technical priorities and developing tools to define and focus on priority outcomes</li><li>Demonstrate the ability and fulfil his/ her roles and responsibilities in line with Plan International code of conduct, Child Protection Policy, values and principles, and to report to the line-manager regularly on the basis of defined key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Ability to work with different people from different backgrounds and willing to travel to deep field locations.</li><li><strong>Skills to solve problems and create</strong> common ground with ability to make project related decisions.</li><li>Support proposal development to increase Plan’s portfolio in the sectors by submitting gender transformative concept notes and proposals.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:</strong></li><li><strong>Capacity Building:</strong></li><li><strong>Representations:</strong></li><li><strong>Others</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Develop and apply project MER tools that allow (i) proper planning of project activities, milestones and reporting dates and (ii) and tracking of girls and children reached.</li><li>Monitor the project as pe the M&E framework and attend project review meetings. </li><li>Document lessons learned cases studies properly and archived by carrying out regular project/program reviews.</li><li>To identify the needs and support development of staff and partners to increase their competence in project delivery.</li><li>To participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff when asked to do so.</li><li>Management of project representation matters and ensures attendance of all relevant coordination forums and events at locality levels.</li><li>Develop and maintain processes to ensure exert of high value liaison effort with Government Authorities, the donor, humanitarian community etc. on matters related to the project.</li><li>Any other functions and responsibilities of appropriate nature to project coordination assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Dealing with Problems: </p><ul><li>An ability to manage staff working under pressure and build excellent working relationships </li><li>Required to synthesize and analyse feedback from a wide range of actors (including management, NGOs local government etc) </li><li>Ability to collect information, analyse and make decisions related to the project following delegation of his/her authority.</li></ul><p>Key relationships</p><p><strong>Internal Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Head of Program Implementation– High level of communication to to give support and management guidance provide hand holding . to understand the model and to respond to queries </li><li>Program Area Managers – High level of Communication to report, seek approvals, sharing views to strengthen the program areas and to ensure continues support for the program.</li><li>Programme Quality – High level of communication to seek support and provide hand holding support to understand the policy and to respond to queries as well as implementation of feedback mechanisms at the community level. </li><li>Support services – Daily communication for better coordination, integration and team work to achieve inclusive integrated organizational strategy, objectives and goals </li><li>Regular communication with program department in CO to share work progress and updates and technical follow up.</li><li>M&E Coordinator, Area finance coordinators, Security Coordinators, Support services coordinators- frequent level of communication seeking support and coordinate the project implementation </li><li>Ability to communicate professional; internally with peer coordinators within the Program area, (PA) and other Plan PAs, Plan CO, while externally with stakeholders within the state, at community level plus local authorities.</li><li>National Organizations (NOs); to communicate project progress and seeking technical support in full coordination with Business development department.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>External Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Partners – high level of communication to share and understand progress of the program.</li><li>National Offices: effective communication with the concerned NOs and sharing of required information.</li><li>Advisory\steering Committee – Low level of communication in form of sharing program outcomes on quarterly basis.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>Technical expertise, skills and knowledge</p><ol><li><strong>Skills Required:</strong></li><li>A bachelor degree in field of Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture, Management, Rural development or related field, or a three years Diploma with up to 7 years of experiences in project management within emergency and development context.</li><li>Minimum of up to 3 years’ experience in the project management at field level with at least up to 1 year in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved</li><li>Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is a critical advantage.</li><li>Work experience in community-based program or project management in the humanitarian FSL & protection and community management sectors is preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills, and possess presentation skills </li><li>Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills in both Arabic and English languages </li><li>Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints, and Proficiency in written and spoken English.</li><li>Good skills of people management, team building and understanding of decision-making process </li><li>Good report writing skills and someone committed to organisations and donors’ policies </li><li>Good skills in spread sheet and word processing computer application</li><li>Ability to communication via internet, emails and Microsoft team </li><li>Ability to respond and solve challenges at first stage.</li><li>Ability to document program knowledge.</li><li>Ability to think creatively for development of new ideas and for presenting them to others.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to cope up with stress and managing work effectively.</li><li>Demonstrated Leadership skills to maintain team work and to build capacity of team members.</li><li>Demonstrate high integrity, budget management skills, project motoring and tracking of project expenses </li><li>Someone oriented and familiar with program system such as SAP, & YODA would be an advantage and ready to engage and adapt to new system </li><li>Possess strong knowledge and skills in humanitarian standards, sphere standards, representing Plan in relevant sector coordination mechanisms etc</li><li>Have good knowledge and understanding of Gender issues, girl’s equality and aware with gender marker would be a huge advantage </li></ol><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Knowledge and expertise: </strong></li></ol><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, and the private sector.</li><li>Established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of FLS, Child protection, and community mobilization </li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Essential</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Spoken and written proficiency in English. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li></ul><p> </p><ol><li><strong>Desirable:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Understanding and commitment to Plan International values, mission and mandate.</li><li>Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level based on Plan</li></ul><p><i>Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the </i><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><i>Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.</i></a><i> In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.</i></p><p><i><strong>Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>In addition to the Motivation letter and your updated 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.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Application link: </strong><a href="https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54813&company=PlanInt&st=F4EB119FF71EF9E75E63E5BF23B3EF9FEF5D006F"><strong>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54813&company=PlanInt&st=F4EB119FF71EF9E75E63E5BF23B3EF9FEF5D006F</strong></a><strong> </strong> </p><h2><strong>Women are strongly encourage to apply</strong></h2><p> </p><p> </p>
<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 Program / Department / Team Summary</h4><p>The Solar-Powered Agro-Processing for Economic Livelihoods (SEAL) project, implemented by 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 grants, and market access facilitation. By doing so, SEAL enhancesagricultural 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 Position</h4><p>The MEAL Assistantwill lead the day-to-day monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (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 private sector actors and the Mercy Corps Sudan MEL team, and involves extensivefield travel and direct interface with project participants and market actors.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><h4>MEL Planningand Systems:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Support the ProjectManager in operationalizing the SEAL projectMEL plan, indicator plan (IPTT) and data-flow map in line with the project logframe,GIZ reporting requirements and Mercy Corps MEL minimum standards.</li><li>Maintain indicator referencesheets, targets and disaggregation (sex, age, displacement 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 surveys, trainingand event attendance records, pilot monitoring templates and case-study guides) using platforms such as KoboToolbox or CommCare.</li><li>Plan and coordinate the baseline assessment at project start-upand the endlinesurvey at closure, including sampling, enumerator recruitment and training, field supervision, data cleaning and analysis.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Data Collection, Management and Quality Assurance:</h4><p> </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, uptake of financing mechanisms and performance of catalytic pilots;coordinate partner-supported data collection for activities in South and Central Darfur.</li><li>Maintain the project databaseand participant registry,ensuring data are complete, accurate, up 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 staff, the sub-grantee and private sectorpartners; document and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Verify records submitted by solar suppliers, service providers and financial partners (sales, service delivery, trainingand certification records)that underpin milestone-based payments and indicator reporting.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Analysis,Reporting and Results Measurement:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Analyze monitoring data and updatethe IPTT monthlyand quarterly, trackingprogress against logframe targets and flagging variances and data gaps to the Project Manager.</li><li>Contribute MEL sections, indicator tables, data visualizations, success stories and case studiesto weekly, monthly, quarterly and donor reports.</li><li>Track, where feasible, employment and self-employment opportunities generated through supported enterprises and service providers.</li></ul><p><br> </p><h4>Market Intelligence, Assessments and Learning:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Support the periodic rapid market assessments in Kassala through planning of field data collection, collection and analysis of market trend data with the ProjectOfficers, and production of quarterly market monitoring updates.</li><li>Support the specialist consultants undertaking the solar and productive-use energy market assessment in Southand Central Darfur,including review of tools, coordination of field data collection, quality assurance of data and review of draft reports.</li><li>Document lessons learned, business cases and implementation experience from financing mechanisms and catalyticpilots, producing learningbriefs and contributing to stakeholder learning and dissemination events.</li><li>Facilitate regularteam and partnerreflection sessions to review monitoring data and lessonsand inform adaptive management.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Accountability and Community Feedback:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Establish and maintain the project CommunityAccountability Reporting Mechanism (CARM), ensuring participants, market actors and communities are informed of feedback channels; receive, log, referand follow up feedback and complaints in line with Mercy Corps procedures and report on trends.</li><li>Support transparent participant and market-actor selection processes and verify compliance with agreed selection criteria, with attention to women- and youth-led enterprises, displaced populations and host communities.</li><li>Support monitoring of grants, incentives and equipment providedto partners and participants to minimize the risk of diversion or misuse, in line with the project conflict sensitivity and due diligence commitments.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Capacity Building and Partner MEL Support:</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Train and coach projectstaff, enumerators and the local sub-grantee on MEL tools,data collection protocols, data quality standards, safeguarding in data collection and CARM.</li><li>Integrate sub-grantee and private sectorpartner monitoring into the projectMEL system through regular reporting templates, field verification and joint review processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Collaboration/Networking, Representation and Coordination</p><ul><li>Represent the program to the Donor, Government officialsand other stakeholders as and when required to.</li><li>Maintain close working relationships with development organizations, and local 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 leaders,representing Mercy Corpsand soliciting participation in activities where appropriate and as directed.</li><li>Liaise with the Mercy Corps Sudan MEL team to ensure SEAL monitoring, accountability and reporting are aligned with country-level MEL standards, tools and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><br> </p><ul><li>Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps Europe and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting</p><ul><li>Work closely with the Project Manager and the Mercy Corps Sudan MEL team to conduct studies and capture data for measuring the output, outcomeand impact of the program,and to ensure accurate and timely flow of information from the field.</li><li>Prepare and submit timelyweekly, monthly, and quarterly reportsthat will be indicative of program progress during implementation. Respond to queriesif and when necessary and maintain proper filing system.</li><li>Provide followups, recommendations and solutions wherethere are challenges during implementation.</li><li>Other dutiesas assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Security</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.</li><li>Proactively ensure that team members operatein a secure environment and are aware of policies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, includingsafeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</li><li>Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</li><li>Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Supervisory Responsibility</h4><p>N/A</p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><h4>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills</h4><p> </p><ul><li>Required: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Minimum 2 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning for development or humanitarian programs, preferably in livelihoods, market systems, agriculture or renewable energy programming.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in designing data collection toolsand conducting surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and field verification.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK or similar) and in data management and analysis using Excel; experience with Power BI, SPSS, Stata or R is an advantage.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Sound understanding of results-based management, logframes, indicator tracking,data quality principles and community feedback and accountability mechanisms.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Familiarity with market systemsdevelopment (MSD) approaches, private sector engagement or productive use of energy (PUE) is an advantage.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Good verbal and writtencommunication skills in English and Arabic, with strong report-writing and documentation skills.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Strong computerskills, particularly officeapplications such as Word, Exceland PowerPoint.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Demonstrated adaptability, creativity, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and self-accountability.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Excellent teamworkabilities, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,attention to detail.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>High levelof integrity and commitment to confidentiality, ethicaldata handling and safeguarding.</li></ul><h4>Success Factors</h4><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.</li></ul><p><br> </p><ul><li>Ability to translate monitoring data into clear, actionable evidencefor the team, partners and the donor.</li><li>Capacity to represent MC Europe with government officials, partners and leaders.</li><li>Demonstrated abilityto communicate effectively with team membersand other stakeholders.</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability and creativity in planning and problem solving.</li><li>Demonstrated abilityto work independently and effectively in extreme conditions.</li></ul><p>Proven abilityto take initiative and be accountable for results</p><h4>Accountability</h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: ProjectManager</strong></p><p><strong>Works DirectlyWith: Project Officers,Project Assistant, Mercy Corps Sudan MEL team, local sub-grantee partner, finance team, procurement team and operations team</strong></p><p> </p><h4>Accountabilityto Participants and Stakeholders</h4><p>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><h4> </h4><h4>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</h4><p>The position is based in Kassala state and it requires up to 70% travel to project fields, which may include travel to insecurelocations where freedomof movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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> </p><h4>Ongoing Learning</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 membersto dedicate 5% of theirtime to learningactivities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development</p><p> </p><h4>Team Efficiency and 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 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> </p><h4>Equal Employment Opportunity</h4><p>Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out differentbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.</p><p> </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, militaryveteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.</p><p> </p><h4>Safeguarding & Ethics</h4><p>Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, communitymembers, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and</p><p><br> </p><p>abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC <strong>and have signed on to the </strong><a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme"><strong>InteragencyMisconduct 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 <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 requiredto complete mandatoryCode of Conduct elearning coursesupon hire and on an annual basis.</p><p>As an applicant, if you witnessor experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (<a href="mailto:integrityhotline@mercycorps.org">integrityhotline@mercycorps.org</a>).</p><p> </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 </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. </p><p> </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> </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 & 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> </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> </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> </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> </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> </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> </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 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> </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> </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. </p><p> </p><p>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply</p><p>This job description is not incorporated in the employment contract. 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> </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. </p><p> </p><p>Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies. </p><p> </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. </p>
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