Deputy Country Director – Field Coordination & Emergency Response

Overview

We are currently recruiting Deputy Country Director – Field Coordination & Emergency Response to join our Sudan team.

This is an office-based position in Sudan.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

The Sudan Deputy Country Director – Field Coordination and Emergency Response will play a pivotal role in coordinating with various stakeholders, including government authorities, state HAC, security agencies, and conflicting parties, to ensure the seamless implementation of projects and the timely delivery of supplies to field locations.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities:

Emergency Preparedness and Response – Lead the development and implementation of emergency preparedness teams and plans, ensuring readiness to respond to natural disasters, conflict-related displacements, and other crises, Coordinate rapid assessments, Mobilize resources and Engage with state-level authorities and humanitarian coordination bodies to ensure alignment and collaboration in emergency response efforts.

Stakeholder Coordination and Representation – Building and maintaining strong relationships with conflicting parties, government authorities, and also representing the organization at external forums

Operational Oversight and Support – Ensuring that project commitments and providing support team to address administrative, security, access, and HR-related challenges, ensuring smooth operations in each field office

Access Facilitation and Program Expansion – Facilitating access and supporting new geographical expansion

Leadership and Management – Supervising Area Managers, Ensuring effective remote management and Overseeing key support functions

Strategic Guidance and Advisory Role – Advising the Deputy Country Director for Programs and the Country Director on program expansion opportunities, access challenges, and operational strategies.

Diplomacy and Negotiation – Exercising political acumen and exceptional negotiation skills to navigate Sudan’s complex operating environment.

Delivery and Implementation – Regularly assess progress and develop and promote mechanisms for adaptive management

Safety and Security – Monitor security dynamics, provide real-time updates also Support Security and Access Manager to develop contingency plans

State Government Representation – Serving as the primary point of contact for state government authorities, including HAC and other relevant

Compliance – Ensure strict adherence to organizational and donor compliance requirements in all aspects

Partnerships – Cultivate, manage, collaborate, support and strengthen all relationships with local partners, including NGOs, CBOs, and community leaders

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• At least Master’s Degree in in relevant field (Development Studies, Public health, Social Sciences, International development, etc.)
• Experience working with and coordinating with donors including EU, ECHO, foundation donors, UN (WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR), DFID, BHA. USAID, etc. and knowledge of specific donor guidelines and priorities.
• Strong Leadership , interpersonal and representational skills and very good negotiation skills

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

2nd January, 2025 Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.