Tawilah, North Darfur, Sudan On-site Full-time EUR 2,869 / month

Handicap International is hiring an Area Manager - Sudan

Responsibilities

  • Mission 1: Management
  • Mission 2: Strategy and steering - Contributing to the development of the programme operational strategy, and to its implementation and annual monitoring - Implementing the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy
  • Mission 3: Standards and expertise - Ensuring deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards.
  • Mission 4: Operational implementation - Ensuring compliance with project donors’ rules and adherence to contractual commitments - Ensuring the sound management and monitoring of projects under her/his responsibility - Keeping both potential opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis done by the line manager, and propose mitigation measures where relevant - Developing HI’s external influence (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in her/his area of responsibility. - Coordinating the teams in her/his area - Supporting the Director/Country Manager in monitoring security in their area and ensure adequate resources according to the context
  • Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response - Leading the emergency preparedness actions in her/his department

Requirements

  • You have at least 3 years of professional experience in Area/Field/project management in challenging humanitarian contexts, as well as experience working in complex and conflict affected regions.
  • You have a proven experience in managerial and security management experience.
  • You have experiences on donor relations, external relations, fundraising and strategic positioning.
  • You know how design and coordinate of complex emergency interventions.
  • You have strong and solid management and communication skills.
  • You are fluent English (oral and written).
  • You show strong organizational skills, you are autonomous and reactive.
  • You are willing to travel frequently and work in remote, insecure areas.

Nice to Have

  • Arabic is a plus.

Benefits

  • 6 months International contract starting from 14th, November 2026
  • The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI
  • Salary from 2869€ gross/month upon experience
  • Perdiem: 706€ net/month - paid in the field
  • Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
  • Paid leaves: 25 days per year
  • R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks
  • Position: Unaccompanied
  • Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI
  • If you are resident in the country: local package

Additional Information

  • Language requirements: Fluent English (oral and written); Arabic is a plus.
  • Travel: Willing to travel frequently and work in remote, insecure areas. Travel to other parts of Darfur is planned, including Nyala, Zalengei and Geinena.
  • Contract duration: 6 months
  • Position: Unaccompanied
  • Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI
  • R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks
  • Paid leaves: 25 days per year
  • Medical evacuation service is available by ambulance for Chad
  • Movement is highly restricted and must follow strict security procedures, with travel outside the immediate operational area subject to security clearance.
Job Details
Location Tawilah, North Darfur, Sudan
Work mode On-site
Employment Full-time
Salary EUR 2,869 / month
Department international Programs Management
Category other
Posted 7 days ago
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Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide.
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