Area Programme Manager
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the worldโs leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.
Overall purpose of the role:
Develop and manage DRC area programming centered around strengthening of protection and resilience for displaced populations, centered on protection and cash approaches. Displaced populations include internally displaced persons (IDPs), host families, host communities, and refugees. Provide vision, leadership, and direction to the DRC humanitarian team and oversee the administration and implementation of the area project grants and teams. Represent DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & INGO counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas aligned with DRC and humanitarian priorities. Provide vision, leadership, and direction to DRC humanitarian team and oversee the implementation of the area projects and project teams Support the Area Manager in ensuring strategic programming coherent with DRCโs operational platforms, coordinating DRCโs programme development. Strengthen DRCโs programme quality, standards, and learning, and enforcing DRCโs accountability and M&EDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Management of DRC area portfolio
Lead on the planning and kick-off of new projects in the area (Project Planning, Kick-off meetings, Project Implementation Plans development, etc.) Provide daily support to sectoral managers and team leaders to implement their activities on time, scope, and budget Oversee programme quality of current and proposed projects, participate in drafting relevant SOPs to facilitate implementation, and provide direct support to sector managers and team leaders to improve program quality Ensure programmatic positions are staffed and projects are on track Provide backstopping and training to Managers and Team Leaders on project reporting Develop clear lines of communication between project staff and partners Develop tools and processes to capture, share, and incorporate lessons learned and best practices to inform and enhance the quality of programming2. Implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management
Lead on the rollout and implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management tools Provide mentoring to Sectoral Managers and Team leaders on the implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management phases and tools3. Strategy and funding development and resource mobilisation
Regularly provide updates to the Area Manager, HoP and TCs on needs evolution in the area, results of assessment, and engagement with external stakeholders to inform project design At area level, in coordination with the Head of Programme and Area Manager, lead the consolidation of inputs for proposal development At the area level, lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context4. Advocacy, coordination and representation
Represent DRC and articulate the key advocacy points in the relevant clusters and external engagement fora Ensure a coordinated approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sector Represent DRC to relevant national authorities as delegated by the Area Manager Represent DRC in external fora as delegated by the Area Manager5. As Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Accountable for achieving DRCโs strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility Accountable for making significant decisions on programme implementation. Accountable for people management of direct reports. Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, SOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC Roles reporting to this position: Area Sectoral Managers and/or Sectoral Team Leaders, partnership officer Reports to: Area ManagerKey stakeholders: (internal and external)
AM Country Director, HOP, HOSS Technical Coordinators Area Office Programmatic Leads HAC, UNHCR, OCHA and other humanitarian partnersSKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years` experience in a project/program management role involving responsibility for developing new and successful proposals and at least 3 yearsโ experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following: Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation Skills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting/ accountability/ compliance Experience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and within security management frameworks. Calm and diplomatic. Experience in capacity building of staff and local partners Ability to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reports.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Relations, Civil/Water Engineering, or other relevant subjects related to Humanitarian Assistance. Formal training (all level) from a recognized institution on Emergency Response is an advantageLANGUAGES
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes. Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation. Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct.POSITION DETAILS
Type of contract: National Contract Length: 8 Months Band: F- Manager Duty station: White Nile - Kosti Office Start date: As soon as possible Closing Date for Application: 17 September 2025Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for national employees.
WHAT WE OFFER
Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals) National Social Insurance Medical Insurance Allowance Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth Various Learning and Development PlatformsAPPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesnโt charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.
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Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,
marital status, or other protected characteristics.
***FRAUD ALERT***
It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.