The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Sudan Joint Response Programme Manager will provide

Leadership in the implementation and coordination of the Joint Response programme, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA). The role involves overseeing programme design, partner collaboration, and compliance with donor requirements while steering the consortium of international and national NGOs toward impactful humanitarian action in Sudan. The manager will also lead the Programme Management and Coordination Unit, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

The position involves overseeing

The operationalization of multi-sectoral joint responses funded by the DRA, including programme planning, execution, and reporting. It entails coordinating partner efforts, managing joint budgets, ensuring compliance with governance structures, and embedding innovative and localized approaches in programme delivery. The role requires active engagement with government stakeholders, the Dutch Embassy, and humanitarian donors, while representing the programme in external forums and promoting visibility and advocacy.

Essential criteria for this role include

A minimum of seven years in humanitarian programme management or coordination, preferably within consortia or joint responses. Candidates must have extensive experience in managing emergency response operations, budget oversight, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Proven expertise in results-based management, compliance with international standards, and fostering collaboration among diverse partners is critical. Knowledge of gender-transformative programming and child-rights frameworks is a significant advantage.

Do you have what it takes?

If you are a results-oriented leader with crisis management expertise, strategic decision-making abilities, and a passion for fostering collaborative impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to lifesaving efforts in Sudan. Your skills in stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, and promoting innovation will drive meaningful change for affected communities.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Joint Response Programme Manager Job Description

Physical Environment

The role typically operates within an office environment but involves frequent travel to program area offices (up to 45%), subject to security clearances. This requires adaptability to diverse field conditions and a readiness to engage directly with implementation partners and affected communities in varying operational contexts.

Location: Kassala

Type of Role: Fixed-Term 12 months contract

Reports to: Humanitarian Response Manager

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 10th December 2024

“This Position is for national Sudanese only”

“Females are encouraged to apply”

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements