Sudan Country Director

About the Role:

This challenging position is now available for the right candidate who will lead our mission in Sudan. As Country Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategy and direction of our operations in the country.

Main Responsibilities:

• Guarantee a high level of interdepartmental coordination in the management of the mission.
• Define strategic support to the country office in terms of donor relations, funding strategy, external representation, implementing partners management, external compliance, and donor accountability.
• Act as the security manager of the mission and be responsible for all actions within the mission.

Key Priorities for the First Few Months:

• Security management and risk assessment.
• Implementing our strategy 24 and defining strategy 25.
• Representation and engagement with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective coordination and transparency in communication.

Challenges and Opportunities:

• The ongoing conflict has led to a significant increase in our activities and funding, from USD 0.5 million to over 10 million USD in a short period.
• The Sudanese visa process is challenging, but our coordination team is based in N'Djamena.
• We have high-level donor and UN representation, with frequent interactions.
• Security management is a critical aspect of this role.

About You:

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual who can lead our mission in Sudan. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
• 3-4 years of experience in similar positions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with BHA, ECHO, UN, and representation.
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly in security management and analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong capacity to take initiatives and lead teams.

Languages:

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in French and Arabic would be an asset.

What We Offer:

We offer a salaried position with a competitive salary, starting from EUR 5,000 gross per month (base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 500.

We also cover accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks and R&R:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD break allowance, allocated by SI). To these breaks periods, SI grants one additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance Package:

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living Conditions:

Awaiting for Sudanese visas, the coordination team is based in N'Djamena, where conditions are comfortable. The guest house and office will be separated, with hot water, air conditioning, TV, Internet and electricity. The city of N'Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community.

The coordination team is supposed to regularly visit the Adre base (and possibly go to Geneina, in Darfur). The GH is in good standard, possible shared rooms, fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (MSF, NRC, HI). Curfew at 10pm. Access to local food.