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Project Officer - Kassala Mercy Corps
Sudan - Kassala
<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>
Mercy Corps
Sudan - Kassala
<p>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: 4<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: 1 year<br>Closing Date: 31 August 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></p><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><p><strong>The Program / Department / Team </strong>(Program / Department Summary)</p><p>Crisis Analysis at Mercy Corps leverages data and analysis to support context-appropriate, conflict-sensitive, and forward-thinking responses to complex crises. Crisis Analysis provides insights into the contextual backdrop to our programming as well as timely, dynamic and granular data and analysis. </p><p>By considering the root causes and systemic drivers of fragility in a holistic manner, Crisis Analysis can support the crafting of truly transformative solutions that Mercy Corps’ foundational resilience approach calls for. The unit has carved out a niche among evidence and information providers in the humanitarian and development space, owing to the granularity, reactivity and holistic approach of our products, which focus on some of the most hard-to-reach, data-poor and complex contexts requiring assistance. </p><p>This is underpinned by our status as an operational INGO, which ensures that our analysis products are practicable and relevant for humanitarian and development actors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Position </strong>(General Position Summary)</p><p>The Field Data Officer collates, triangulates, and cleans field researchers' monitoring data, leads on coordination with external partners and state-level aid coordination groups and summarize findings for the Crisis Analysis Team.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities </strong>(Example Section Below - Adapt to Specific Role, Safeguarding</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong></p><p>Under supervision of the Team lead, the Field Data officer will be responsible for:</p><ol><li>Collating the day-to-day situation monitoring by field researchers and work on the triangulation, confirmation and cleaning of collated monitoring information.</li><li>Engage with the relevant state-level aid coordination groups and fora, summarize relevant information and present them to the crisis analysis team.</li><li>Lead data collection activities on specific projects working with Crisis Analysis Team and other partners.</li></ol><p>The Field Data Officer will receive training on collating, triangulating and confirming relevant information. Relevant information would typically include: economic activity and prices of goods; the structure of local communities; relative happiness or otherwise of people within the community; people moving out of or into the local area; etc.</p><p><strong>Activities:</strong></p><ul><li>Work with filed researchers to proactively identify relevant information</li><li>Engage in the triangulation and confirmation of events</li><li>Assist in designing data collection tools and interventions that incorporate CA standards on design and monitoring</li><li>Coordinate and play a role in country assessments as requested. Provide input as to data collection and analysis systems and act as a link to MEL technical teams.</li><li>Attend all required team meetings</li><li>Attend all relevant coordination meetings</li></ul><p><strong>Regular Field Researcher Outputs:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft sections of Daily (when needed) and Weekly Reports</li><li>Draft Situational Reports to alert when incidents take place</li><li>Collaborate on Thematic Reports</li><li>Incorporate and overlay humanitarian access, security, and humanitarian needs data.</li><li>Validate, clean and organize data from several different data streams</li><li>Critically analyze data and create or collect case studies, success stories shareable with internal and external audiences. </li></ul><p><strong>Deliverables:</strong></p><ul><li>Weekly and ad-hoc updates to the Team Lead and Crisis Analyst</li><li>Regular updates to key resource libraries</li><li>Timely response to requests for confirmation</li></ul><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 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><h4><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></h4><p>None</p><h4><strong>Accountability</strong></h4><p><strong>Reports Directly To: </strong>The coordinator will report to the Team lead </p><p><strong>Works Directly With: </strong>work closely with Field Researcher’s, Crisis Analyst and MEL staff.</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><h4><strong>Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills </strong></h4><ul><li>At least three years’ experience in the aid and development sector, with a level of experience in a conflict-affected environment;</li><li>Functional knowledge of Excel, data collection software such as Comcast, data analysis and visualization software such as R, Python or PowerBI;</li><li>Functional knowledge of GIS software such as ARC GIS and design software such as Adobe Illustrator is a plus; </li><li>Extensive experience living/working in Sudan;</li><li>Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken is required.</li></ul><h4><strong>Success Factors </strong></h4><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and actionable insights. They will be proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic and complex environment. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a commitment to data quality, integrity, and Mercy Corps’ safeguarding and accountability principles.</p><h4><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong></h4><p>The position is based in any location with Mercy Corp offices and it requires up to 20% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to 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><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><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><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>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><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 (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</p>
Mercy Corps
Sudan - Kassala
<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 1<br>Section/Unit: HR<br>Grade Level: 2<br>Supervisor: HR Coordinator & HOB<br>No. of Post: 1<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Duration: One year<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></p><p><br>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.<br>In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions<br>into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.<br>Now, and for the future.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)</strong></p><p><br>The Human Resources department is responsible for maintaining and updating all information of People and Culture documents for Mercy Corps Sudan Provides support to the management of People and Culture for Mercy Corps programming in Sudan and assists in the achievement of MC Sudan programs objectives with the facilitation of recruitment, remuneration and staff development issues across the mission.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)</strong></p><p><br>The Human Resources department is responsible for maintaining and updating all information of People and Culture documents for Mercy Corps Sudan Provides support to the management of People and Culture for Mercy Corps programming in Sudan and assists in the achievement of MC Sudan programs objectives with the facilitation of recruitment, remuneration and staff development issues across the mission.</p><p> </p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Essential Job Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The specific duties and responsibilities of the HR Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:<br><strong>KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:</strong><br>• Deliver client-focused and efficient Learning and Development (L&D) services to all employees of Mercy Corps Sudan.<br>• Conduct thorough assessments to identify learning gaps and determine the necessary support and training required.<br>• Assist the Learning & Talent Development Coordinator in pinpointing the organization's training needs.<br>• Thrive under tight deadlines while providing insightful contributions regarding L&D issues.<br>• Support employees by maintaining an up-to-date record of all mandatory trainings for Mercy Corps Sudan through the Learning Management System (LMS).<br>• Conduct in-person induction programs for newly recruited volunteers and regular staff on a consistent basis.<br>• Facilitate annual refresher induction programs for all staff members.<br>• Coordinate personalized functional inductions for new members of the extended senior management team (SMT) and international staff.<br>• Ensure that training materials are current and pertinent.<br>• Prepare and present reports detailing training activities, participation rates, and outcomes.<br>• Employ a variety of training methods, including in-person, online, and blended learning formats.<br>• Remain informed about the latest trends and best practices in employee learning and development.<br>• Manage the scheduling of employee participation during the onboarding process.<br>• Design assessments (pre-tests and post-tests) to evaluate employees' understanding of organizational standards.<br>• Address all incoming inquiries, questions, and technical issues related to L&D.<br>• Gather and analyze feedback from staff regarding the effectiveness of training programs.<br>• Maintain and update relevant L&D tracking systems.<br>• Promote awareness of mental health issues and work to reduce stigma through educational and communication initiatives.<br>• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.<br>•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.</p><p><br><strong>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p><br>●Actively learns safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.<br>●Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.<br>• <strong>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</strong></p><p><br><strong>SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br>●Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.<br>●Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.<br>●Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</p><p><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p><p><br>People and Culture Intern</p><p><br><strong>Accountability</strong></p><p><br><strong>Reports Directly To: </strong>HR Coordinator & HOB<br><strong>Works Directly With:</strong> All MC Sudan Team</p><p> </p><p><strong>Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</strong></p><p><br>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>Knowledge and Experience</strong></p><p><br><strong>Essential:</strong></p><p><br><strong>A minimum of 3 years progressively responsible working experience in human resources management, several of which must be in the areas of performance management,</strong> staff development, leadership development, and/or employee engagement, is required with an advanced degree. 3 or more years of similar experience is required . Experience working in a multicultural or international work environment is required.</p><p><br><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><p><br>Experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training programmes is desirable.<br>Educational Background: A degree in Development Studies, Management, Business, or a related field is required.</p><p><br><strong>Knowledge and Experience</strong></p><p><br>•Minimum 3 years of experience working with International NGOs in HR Functions as a talent and development officer<br>•Bachelor level required in Business Administration or similar field of studies.<br>•Understanding of adult learning, training concepts, and practical application of training approaches;<br>•Solid understanding and practical experience of modern performance management techniques;<br>•Experience with leadership assessment tools, coaching programs & techniques, leader-led development, action learning, and experiential activities;<br>•Proficiency in using MS software;<br>•Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating projects and programmes;<br>•Excellent organisational and coordination skills;<br>•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to listen to others and take the ideas of others into consideration;<br>•Willingness to travel to MC Sudan Field Offices<br>•Fluency in English.</p><p><strong>Success Factors</strong></p><p><br>The successful Learning & Development Officer will demonstrate a strong commitment to staff learning, professional development, and organizational growth. They will be skilled in identifying learning needs, coordinating and delivering effective training programs, and supporting employees throughout the onboarding and development journey. The role requires excellent organizational and coordination skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing program needs. The Learning & Development Officer will build strong collaborative relationships with teams across the organization and communicate effectively with both national and international staff. The most successful Mercy Corps team members show a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, accountability, and high-quality service delivery while promoting a positive learning culture throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong></h4><p>The position is based in LOCATION and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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><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 elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.</p><p>As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Mercy Corps
Sudan - Kassala
<p>Safeguarding Risk Rating: 3<br>Section/Unit: Program<br>Grade Level: 4<br>Duty Station: Kassala<br>Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026</p><h4>Background</h4><p><strong>About Mercy Corps</strong></p><p><br>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.<br>In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions<br>into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.<br>Now, and for the future.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Program Summary</strong></p><p><br>Mercy Corps has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and currently leads humanitarian assistance and longer-term development efforts in conflict-affected regions across Sudan, supporting host communities, IDPs, returnees and refugees. Mercy Corps’ current areas of programming include food security and livelihoods, WASH, health, nutrition, peace building and protection, resilience, and Market Systems Development.</p><p><br>The EU Youth programme is an European Commission-funded action implemented by Mercy Corps in consortium with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and local partners to support conflict- and displacement-affected young people aged 15–35. The 42-month program started in January 2026, and will respond to Sudan’s protracted crisis by combining short-term income opportunities with pathways to longer-term economic recovery, while strengthening protection and social cohesion for youth, especially young women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and youth with disabilities.</p><p><br>Through an integrated approach, the EU Youth programme will deliver labour-intensive, community-based public works and Cash for Work (CfW) activities that rehabilitate priority community assets and improve access to services and markets, alongside market-relevant training, entrepreneurship support, and linkages to employment and financial services (including VSLAs). All activities are designed using conflict- and inclusive approaches and are informed by assessments, with protection mainstreaming and community safety measures embedded where feasible to support safe participation and reduce vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p><br>The Livelihood and Employment Coordinator provides technical coordination and quality assurance for the EU Youth programme’s livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and MSME support interventions, with primary responsibility for Output 2: Strengthened technical and financial capacities of self-employed youth and micro and small businesses, with a specific focus on Activity 2.2 (entrepreneurship programmes, start-up kits, financial literacy, B2B networking, and entrepreneurship hubs). The role ensures interventions are market-informed, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive, supporting young people (15–35) affected by conflict and displacement to start and sustain viable micro-enterprises and improve access to income opportunities.</p><p><br>Working across implementation areas in Sudan, the Coordinator provides hands-on technical guidance to Project Managers and their teams, local implementing partners, and consortium counterparts, ensuring consistent standards, tools, and approaches. The position strengthens implementation quality through market-based programme design, clear technical guidance, coaching and mentoring models, and strong linkage strategies to suppliers, market actors, and service providers. The role also ensures that all Activity 2.2 modalities — particularly start-up kits/small grants and any cash/voucher support — are delivered with robust compliance, accountability, and safeguarding practices aligned with donor requirements and programme risk management.</p><h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br><strong>Strategy and Vision</strong></p><p><br>•Lead the technical vision for youth entrepreneurship and employment pathways under Output 2,ensuring Activity 2.2 delivers outcomes that are market-relevant, scalable, and responsive to therealities of displacement-affected and semi-urban contexts.<br>•Ensure Activity 2.2 programming is aligned with the EU Youth programme’s Theory of Change:enabling youth, especially young women and youth with disabilities, to build sustainable livelihoods,reduce reliance on aid, and access safer economic opportunities.<br>•Translate assessment findings (labour/market analysis, local demand mapping, partner insights) intoclear technical priorities for start-up kits, enterprise skills packages, coaching models, and marketlinkage strategies.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Program Management</strong></p><p><br>•Provide technical oversight and coordination for Activity 2.2 implementation across all areas, workingclosely with Project Leads to ensure standardization, technical quality, and timely delivery.<br>•Guide the end-to-end entrepreneurship support cycle: participant selection and sequencing;business/financial literacy training; business plan development; start-up kit or grant support; post-distribution coaching; and market linkage follow-up.<br>•Strengthen delivery models that reflect local feasibility (e.g., group-based training, peer mentoring,community-based hubs, mobile delivery) while maintaining quality and inclusion.<br>•Coordinate with partners and internal teams to operationalize Business-to-Business networking andjob/market linkage events, ensuring youth have practical access to suppliers, customers, and serviceproviders.</p><p>•Support the establishment and/or strengthening of community-based entrepreneurship hubs, includingminimum service standards (information, mentorship, referrals, safe participation) and practicalmanagement arrangements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Research, Learning and Impact (in close coordination with the PAQ unit)</strong><br>•Work with PaQ/MEAL to define and monitor Activity 2.2 quality and results indicators (businessreadiness, start-up kit utilization, income trends where feasible, business survival/progress markers,market linkages, and participant satisfaction).<br>•Build practical learning loops with Project Managers: identify bottlenecks (e.g., market access, inputshortages, security constraints), test adaptations, and document lessons to improve programmeeffectiveness.<br>•Contribute to evidence-based improvements in training curricula, mentoring approaches, selectioncriteria, and enterprise support packages, ensuring they remain responsive to market and protectionrealities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Representation and Influence</strong></p><p><br>•Coordinate closely with Mercy Corps programme leadership, Project Managers, and partners to alignActivity 2.2 delivery with broader Output 2 services (career counselling, life skills, referrals).<br>•Collaborate with consortium counterparts (including Danish Refugee Council) to harmonize technicalstandards, tools, and market engagement approaches, and to strengthen linkages betweenentrepreneurship and other programme components (e.g., job matching, apprenticeships).<br>•Engage, as delegated, with relevant coordination platforms and market actors (business associations,suppliers, service providers) to strengthen ecosystem linkages for youth-led enterprises.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance and Compliance Management</strong></p><p><br>•Ensure Activity 2.2 start-up kits and/or small grant modalities are implemented with clear eligibilitycriteria, transparent selection processes, strong documentation, and auditable decision-making.<br>•Support Project Managers and operations/finance teams to maintain compliance for cash/voucher orin-kind support, including procurement standards, beneficiary verification, distribution controls,reconciliation, and data protection.<br>•Strengthen risk mitigation related to fraud, diversion, and safeguarding, ensuring feedback/complaintsmechanisms are accessible and trusted by youth participants.<br>•Ensure implementation aligns with donor requirements (including any restrictive measures, screening,and partner compliance processes) and that expenditures reflect value-for-money and marketfeasibility.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Organizational Learning</strong></p><p><br>•Build internal capacity by developing and rolling out simple technical guidance and SOPs for Activity2.2 (entrepreneurship training standards, business plan scoring rubrics, start-up kit specificationtemplates, coaching approaches, and market linkage checklists).<br>•Mentor and coach Project Managers and field teams to improve technical consistency, inclusionpractices, and adaptive management, especially in dynamic or constrained access environments</p><p>•Promote cross-team integration (livelihoods, protection, and field operations) to strengthen “safeparticipation,” referrals, and sustained engagement of vulnerable youth in entrepreneurship activities.<br>•Capture field innovations and practical solutions and support their adoption across areas to improvescale, quality, and efficiency.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br>•Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks andmitigations related to their area of work<br>•Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants andfellow team members<br>•Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reportsif they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options</p><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br>•Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risksand mitigations related to their area of work.<br>•Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being ofparticipants and fellow team members.<br>•Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submitreports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and otheroptions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p><p><br>•Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically toour program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standardsguiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engagingcommunities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</p><p><br><strong>Accountability</strong></p><p><br><strong>Reports Directly To:</strong> Project Director</p><p><br><strong>Works Directly With: </strong>EU Youth Program team (including but not limited to Deputy Program Director, Project Managers, Area Managers, CfW Coordinator, Officers), MC’s PAQ Unit, members of Operations, Program departments, the Senior Management Team and HQ Technical Support Unit (Cash and Market Advisors).</p><p> </p><h4>Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required</h4><p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS</strong><br>•Knowledge and Experience<br>•Bachelor’s degree in economics, international development, business/entrepreneurship, livelihoods,social sciences, or a related field required;<br>•5+ of progressively responsible experience designing and/or managing livelihoods, employment,entrepreneurship, and/or MSME-support programming in fragile, conflict-affected, or displacement-affected contexts.</p><p>•Demonstrated experience delivering youth-focused entrepreneurship and self-employmentprogramming, including at least two of the following: business skills training, financial literacy, businessplan development, start-up kits/in-kind support, small grants, coaching/mentorship models, B2Bnetworking/market linkages, or entrepreneurship hubs.<br>•Strong understanding of labour markets and market systems in crisis settings, including ability to applymarket assessments to programme design and adapt modalities to supply constraints and volatility.<br>•Proven ability to provide technical oversight across multiple locations and teams, includingdevelopment of SOPs/tools, staff coaching, implementation troubleshooting, and ensuring consistentminimum standards.<br>•Previous experience building capacity of staff and local partners.<br>•Ability to work in a collaborative spirit with other departments, in particular Procurement and Finance,to effectively support implementation of programs while staying compliant with donor and Mercy Corpsregulations.<br>•Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.<br>•Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.<br>•Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations and work in insecure or hardshipenvironments, with flexibility to adjust to changing access conditions.<br>•Excellent oral and written Arabic and English skills required.</p><p><strong>SUCCESS FACTORS</strong></p><p><br>•The successful Livelihood and Employment Coordinator will be able to deliver high-quality, market-informed entrepreneurship support in a rapidly changing, conflict-affected environment, whilestrengthening consistency across multiple implementation areas. Key success factors include:<br>•Market-driven, practical problem-solving: Consistently translates labour/market realities intofeasible entrepreneurship packages (training, start-up kits, coaching) and adapts quickly to supplyconstraints, inflation, and access limitations.<br>•Strong technical stewardship: Maintains clear minimum standards for Activity 2.2 and improvesimplementation quality through usable tools (SOPs, scoring rubrics, kit specifications) and hands-oncoaching of Project Managers and field teams.<br>•Results focus with realism: Sets clear priorities, monitors progress, and drives follow-through onbusiness support cycles (from training through start-up support to coaching and market linkages),while adjusting expectations to context and evidence.<br>•Collaboration and influence without authority: Builds strong working relationships with ProgramManagers, partners, and consortium counterparts; aligns diverse teams around consistent approachesand resolves bottlenecks constructively.<br>•Integrity, compliance, and accountability: Ensures transparent selection and auditabledocumentation for start-up kits/small grants; proactively manages fraud/diversion risk and strengthenstrusted feedback/complaints mechanisms.<br>•Inclusion and “safe participation” leadership: Designs and reinforces practical measures thatenable meaningful participation and benefit for young women, displaced youth, and youth withdisabilities, and works closely with protection colleagues to reduce risks that limit engagement.<br>•Learning mindset and adaptability: Routinely captures lessons from the field, tests improvements,and institutionalizes what works across locations, strengthening programme effectiveness over time.</p><p> </p><h4><strong>Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</strong></h4><p>The position is based in kassala and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 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><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 elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.</p><p>As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</p>
Mercy Corps
Sudan - Kassala
<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>