JOB DESCRIPTION

Pact is inviting applications from qualified Sudanese consultants to support civil society organizations (CSOs) with organizational and technical capacity development. These short-term, part-time consultancies will play a critical role in strengthening Sudanese CSOs through capacity assessments, peer-to-peer learning, and technical trainings.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2025 (applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis)
Estimated Period of Performance: February 2026 – October 2027

Key Responsibilities

Scope of Work

Selected consultants will:

Lead organizational capacity assessments (in-person in Uganda, Kenya, and virtual).

Deliver organization-wide trainings, peer-to-peer learning sessions, and one-on-one coaching.

Support CSOs in developing and implementing capacity action plans.

Produce reports summarizing outcomes and recommendations from sessions.

Contribute to customized technical assistance, tools, and learning resources.

Areas of Expertise

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following thematic areas:

Strategy and Business Planning

Project/Program Management

Financial Management (Accounting/Procurement)

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Gender Mainstreaming

Fundraising

Communication and Advocacy

Leadership Coaching / Institutional Governance

Conflict Sensitivity, Risk & Security Management

Women & Youth Empowerment

Trauma-Sensitive Programming & Staff Care

Community Mobilization and Advocacy

Digital Security and/or Data Management

Community-Based Conflict Resolution

Capacity Development for Leadership Skills

Basic Requirements

Qualifications:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict, Psychology, or related disciplines)

At least 3 years of professional experience in the MENA or East Africa region, particularly in fragile contexts

Fluency in Arabic and English

Demonstrated experience in organizational/capacity development for civil society actors

3 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:

Strategy and Business Plan Development

Project/Program Management

Finance, Accounting, or Procurement

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Gender Mainstreaming

Fundraising

Communication and Advocacy

Leadership Coaching or Institutional Governance

Do No Harm, Risk & Security Management

Women & Youth Empowerment

Trauma-Sensitive Programming and Staff Care

Community Mobilization and Advocacy

Digital Security and Data Management

Community-Based Conflict Resolution

Capacity Development for Leadership Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Additional qualifications such as certificates in Organizational Development, Change Management, Coaching, Training of Trainers, or similar areas are preferred.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements