Cost Estimating Engineer Jobs in Sudan
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Sudan - Khartoum
<p>Vacancy No: 31<br>Duty Station: Khartoum<br>Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p>Our <strong>Research and Marketing Department in the industrial sector</strong> plays a pivotal role in linking the factory with the external market, converting production capacities into market shares and sustainable profits. Unlike service companies, this department in industries focuses on the nature of the product, production lines, and supply chains.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p>1- <strong>Market Research and Industrial Studies (Market Research)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Industrial Consumer Behavior Study (B2B):</strong> Analyzing the needs of factories and other companies purchasing the factory's products (such as raw materials or machinery).</li><li><strong>Competitor Analysis:</strong> Monitoring competing products in the market, knowing their prices, quality, strengths, and weaknesses.</li><li><strong>Demand Forecasting:</strong> Estimating future demand for products to assist production management in adjusting manufacturing quantities and avoiding inventory accumulation.</li><li><strong>Exploring New Markets:</strong> Studying export opportunities and new geographical markets where the factory can expand.</li></ul><p><strong>2- New Product Development (Product Development)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Identifying Market Gaps:</strong> Monitoring deficiencies in current products and proposing ideas for new products that meet customer needs.</li><li><strong>Collaboration with Engineering and Production (R&D):</strong> Conveying market and customer requirements to the manufacturing team to develop product specifications (quality, size, packaging).</li><li><strong>Product Testing:</strong> Introducing test samples into the market to measure customer feedback before starting large-scale commercial production.</li></ul><p><strong>3- Strategic Marketing and Industrial Promotion (Marketing Strategy)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Industrial Branding:</strong> Building a strong reputation for the factory associated with quality and reliability.</li><li><strong>Industrial Pricing Strategy:</strong> Participating in setting flexible pricing policies suitable for wholesale, taking into account production costs, profit margins, and competition.</li><li><strong>Distribution Channel Management:</strong> Selecting the best methods to deliver the product to the end consumer (whether through agents, distributors, or direct sales to companies).</li><li><strong>Participation in Industrial Exhibitions:</strong> Organizing the factory's presence at local and international trade fairs, which is the most important channel in industrial marketing.</li></ul><p><strong>4- Sales Support and Customer Service</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Preparation of Technical Promotional Materials:</strong> Creating catalogs, brochures, and technical product specifications needed by sales personnel to convince customers.</li><li><strong>Measuring Customer Satisfaction:</strong> Following up on post-sale buyer feedback and addressing quality complaints to improve production lines.</li></ul><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in <strong>Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering</strong>, or Economics</li><li>At least <strong>5 to 7 years</strong> of experience in marketing or market research, preferably partly within the <strong>industrial sector</strong></li><li><strong>Big Data Analysis:</strong> Ability to handle numbers, statistics, and read market indicators to forecast demand and sales volume.</li><li><strong>Proficiency in Research and Marketing Tools:</strong> Good knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (<strong>CRM</strong>) systems, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or advanced Excel), and competitor analysis tools.</li><li><strong>Technical Product Understanding:</strong> Ability to comprehend technical specifications of products manufactured by the factory and translate them into clear marketing language easily understood by customers.</li><li><strong>Strategic Planning:</strong> Ability to develop short- and long-term marketing plans aligned with the factory's production capacity.</li><li><strong>Team Management and Leadership:</strong> Skill in leading a team of researchers, designers, and marketing executives, and allocating tasks effectively.</li><li><strong>Data-Driven Decision Making:</strong> Ability to make tough decisions (such as entering a new market or discontinuing a product) based on research reports rather than guesswork.</li><li><strong>Effective B2B Communication:</strong> Ability to build strong relationships with major industrial clients, suppliers, and business partners.</li><li><strong>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:</strong> Quick response to marketing crises (such as a new competitor entering with lower prices, or a market recession).</li><li><strong>Negotiation and Persuasion Skills:</strong> Ability to convince senior management of the feasibility of investing in new research or adjusting pricing policies.</li></ul><p>A successful Research and Marketing Manager in the industry is the <strong>"translator"</strong> who takes complex market numbers and converts them into clear sales opportunities, and takes customer requirements and turns them into ideas for new products developed by the factory.</p>
Secours Islamique France
Sudan - Khartoum
<p>Vacancy No: 07<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Supervisor: Field coordinator<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Khartoum<br>Duration: One year<br>Closing Date: 10 Oct 2026</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Objective 1: Assessment, Planning & Capacity Building</strong></p><p>• Lead WASH assessments in all targeted schools and translate findings into phased, school-specific intervention plans.<br>• Develop master implementation plans, including Gantt charts, risk registers, and phased priorities.<br>• Establish water quality monitoring systems and ensure corrective actions for unsafe drinking water.<br>• Build technical capacity of engineers, contractors, and field teams on WinS standards, MHM, gen-der-sensitive design, and ESMP compliance.</p><p><strong>Objective 2: Technical Supervision & Quality Assurance</strong></p><p>• Review and approve all BOQs, technical designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with WFP, SELD, SPHERE, and WinS standards.<br>• Provide overall supervision of construction and rehabilitation works across all phases.<br>• Ensure quality control, contractor compliance, and technical resolution of field issues.<br>• Validate commissioning and WASH-readiness certification of schools before inclusion in school meals rollout.<br>• Oversee procurement planning, material quality, ESMP compliance, and infrastructure standards across all sites.</p><p><strong>Objective 3: Coordination & Government Liaison</strong></p><p>• Maintain strong coordination with SELD, district authorities, WFP, and other line departments.<br>• Lead processes for obtaining NOCs, approvals, and MoU facilitation were required.<br>• Represent SIF in technical working groups, coordination forums, and joint monitoring visits.<br>• Ensure strong engagement with SMCs, school leadership, and communities for ownership and sus-tainability.<br>• Ensure alignment with provincial Wins strategy and WFP School Meals standards.</p><p><strong>Objective 4: SBCC, MEAL & Behavior Change Integration</strong></p><p>• Integrate SBCC approaches into WASH programming to promote hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling behaviors.<br>• Design and implement SBCC strategies for hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and food safety.<br>• Develop IEC/BCC materials and behavior change communication tools.<br>• Conduct awareness sessions for students, teachers, cooks, parents, and school committees.<br>• Coordinate with MEAL teams to define indicators, validate data, and use evidence for programme improvement.<br>• Ensure inclusion of gender, disability, safeguarding, and protection considerations in alle Intervention.</p><p><strong>Objective 5: Documentation, Reporting & Handover</strong></p><p>• Ensure complete and auditable documentation of all WASH activities including designs, BOQs, ESMP logs, and completion records.<br>• Prepare master implementation plans, phased progress reports, and final programme reports.<br>• Conduct regular field reporting, including quality audits, contractor performance, and risk tracking.<br>• Lead formal handover of completed WASH facilities to SMCs and SELD with O&M training and doc-umentation.<br>• Ensure all reporting complies with WFP and SIF requirements<br> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p>• BE/BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Health Engineering; a master's degree in WASH, Environmental Health, Development or related field is preferred<br>• Minimum ten (5) years of progressive experience in WASH programme management, with at least two years in a technical lead or specialist role; prior experience managing school WASH, WinS programming, or WFP/UN-funded WASH projects is strongly preferred<br>• Strong understanding of hygiene behavior changes and community engagement.<br>• Deep knowledge of SPHERE Standards, WinS (WASH in Schools) guidelines, ESMP frameworks, and gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive WASH design; strong understanding of DRR, climate resilience, and O&M sustainability in institutional WASH programming<br>• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports, donor updates, BOQ reviews, and programme presentations; experience preparing WFP-format progress reports and phased completion reports is an asset<br>• Strong interpersonal, communication, and liaison skills; able to represent SIF credibly in technical coordination forums with WFP, SELD, and government counterparts at district and provincial levels<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu; ability to translate complex technical findings into clear language for non-technical audiences including school communities, SMCs, and government officials<br>• Culturally sensitive, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse school communities, government officials, and humanitarian partners in Sindh<br>• Demonstrated ability to manage a technical team, priorities competing demands, and drive results with minimal supervision in a complex, multi-stakeholder programme environment<br>• Skilled in managing relationships at all levels with tact and diplomacy; able to negotiate constructively with government counterparts, contractors, and WFP while maintaining SIF's programme commitments and accountability standards<br>• Strong team leadership qualities; motivated to work in field conditions across Karachi districts, committed to SIF's values of accountability, transparency, and community-centered programming, and able to maintain performance under pressure and in dynamic environments<br> </p>