Strategic Leadership & CoordinationAs the Director of the Sudan INGO Forum, you will shape the strategic vision of a coalition of 78 international humanitarian organizations operating across Sudan. Through continuous consultation with member agencies, you will ensure the Forum’s direction reflects both field realities and shifting political and humanitarian dynamics. You will oversee the development of annual work plans, long-term strategy, and collective positioning, ensuring coherence across access, advocacy, and coordination priorities.
Representation & External EngagementYou will serve as the principal representative of the Forum in high-level humanitarian coordination bodies, including the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the International Contact Group on Sudan (ICCG), and regional inter-agency platforms. In diplomatic and donor forums, you will articulate shared positions on humanitarian access, protection, and operational constraints. Your engagement with national authorities, de facto governance structures, UN leadership, and donor agencies will be grounded in consensus and informed by field-level input.
Team Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentYou will lead and mentor a geographically dispersed Secretariat team, ensuring strong internal communication, performance management, and capacity development. You will oversee recruitment and team structure to maintain effective presence across key locations in Sudan, including Port Sudan, Darfur, and potentially Khartoum. Your leadership will foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning, encouraging open dialogue and the use of reporting mechanisms to uphold safeguarding standards.
Advocacy & Stakeholder RelationsYou will guide the formulation of joint advocacy positions, public statements, and policy briefs, ensuring they reflect collective member priorities. You will strengthen relationships with regional INGO networks, national coordination platforms, and strategic partners to enhance coordination and influence. Fundraising and donor engagement for the Forum will be conducted in coordination with host agencies, with oversight of donor reporting and compliance.
Core Values & ComplianceThis role requires adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct, respect for local customs, and commitment to safeguarding principles. You will model organizational values by promoting dignity, inclusion, and zero tolerance for exploitation or abuse. Participation in mandatory conduct training is required, and you will actively promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment across all operational contexts.
