The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And itโs girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for โ and respond to โ crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
The Opportunity
Plan International Sudan (PIS) has been working in Sudan since 1977, helping vulnerable children, young people, and their families to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability. Plan Sudanโs country office is located in Khartoum.
Sudan gained independence in 1956 but has since experienced political instability and military rule for the majority of the period. The Country has had a history of conflict consisting ethnic and political tensions as well as religious and resource disputes. Sudan as a nation has been in a transitionary phase towards democracy since the latter half of 2019, and is currently under military leadership, and in this context, donor support is mainly limited to emergencies and disasters. The recent fighting between two factions within the military is the latest episode in bouts of tensions that has further fragmented the country and worsened political violence with thousands of people killed or injured and millions displaced inside and out of the country. Humanitarian needs are high, with more than half of the population requiring humanitarian assistance and protection. This is compounded by a sharp reduction in funding from various donors who were concerned with the direction the country is taking delaying the anticipated return to civilian rule and shifting donor priorities elsewhere (e.g. Ukraine). Major issues are as a result of worsening conflict, deteriorating economy, and natural disasters such as drought and floods that have created the countryโs highest humanitarian caseload in a decade.
Plan works closely with government and UN actors in humanitarian programming and influencing across Sudan in 7 out of 18 states and currently employs approximately 192 staff with a Country Leadership Team 12 members.
The Country Office has been delivering programmes to contribute to improving development outcomes of girls, boys, and young women and men in improving learning outcomes and school governance; increasing socio-economic empowerment and upskilling vulnerable youth; providing food and nutrition security to the ultra-poor and malnourished children; supporting movements of young people and girls leadership to participate in community development decision making; and transforming mindsets among men and boys to achieve gender equality.
Currently the country office implements a viable portfolio of approximately โฌ17 million/annum. This includes sponsorship and grants from both bilateral and multilateral donors.
The current country strategy that was scheduled to end in June 2023 has been extended by a year and the Country team is working on a process of developing a new strategy that meets their country development ambitions and humanitarian needs in alignment with global strategy.
The incoming Country Director will be expected to take the new strategy development process forward and defining priorities that will deliver desired impact in a rapidly evolving external context.
For more information regarding the role and person specification please click the link below: Sudan CD JD July 23.docx
Type of Role: 3-year fixed term contract. MANDATORY UNACCOMPANIED CONTRACT
Location: The role is to be based in Nairobi, Kenya until the security situation improves in Sudan. Once improved we would expect the role to re-locate to Sudan.
Reports to: DSR Middle East and Northeast Africa Director
Grade: Competitive salary and package available
Closing Date: 24TH July 2023
Anticipated interview dates: 4th August
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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, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
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