RESPONSE ADVISOR - SUDAN

Lead CARE's Humanitarian Response in Darfur Response Advisor - Darfur | CARE Sudan | Based in Nyala (Initially Al Geneina/Zalingei) Where Crisis Meets Courage Darfur needs experienced humanitarian leaders who can navigate complexity, build bridges across borders, and deliver life-saving programming in one of the world's most challenging operating environments. If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions directly impact thousands of lives, this is your moment. The Challenge CARE Sudan's Darfur Hub is at the forefront of emergency response in a rapidly evolving crisis. As Response Advisor, you'll be the strategic and operational backbone of our Darfur programming—overseeing multi-sector interventions, coordinating cross-border supply movements, and ensuring our response is rapid, scalable, and grounded in quality. This is humanitarian leadership at its most demanding and most rewarding. You'll work across the greater Darfur states, manage complex stakeholder relationships from UN agencies to local CSOs, and provide the strategic guidance that keeps CARE's response agile and effective as the context shifts. What You will do Drive Strategy and Program Excellence Lead the design, planning, and implementation of humanitarian and early recovery response activities in the Darfur states. Guide multi-sector assessments and ensure evidence-based program strategies. Support the Head of Hub in updating the Darfur response strategy in line with emerging needs. Prepare regular situation reports to inform strategic decisions and program adaptation. Strengthen Program Management and Quality Provide technical and management support to Darfur Hub teams on implementation, monitoring, budgeting, and reporting. Ensure that programs meet CARE’s quality standards and humanitarian accountability frameworks. Support effective coordination between sectoral teams for integrated delivery of assistance. Strengthen systems and processes that improve compliance, efficiency, and learning. Lead Humanitarian Coordination and Representation Represent CARE in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including clusters, working groups, and the Area-Based Coordination (ABC) structure. Build strong relationships with donors, UN agencies, INGOs, and local partners to enhance CARE’s visibility and influence. Facilitate cross-border operations and movement of supplies via approved routes from Chad and South Sudan. Champion Risk Management and Team Development Support risk mitigation related to compliance, safeguarding, and aid diversion. Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and learning across the Darfur Hub. Mentor and build capacity of staff, empowering local teams to lead in complex environments. What Makes This Role Critical The humanitarian situation in Darfur demands leaders who can balance strategic vision with operational agility. You will report directly to the Deputy Country Director-Programs with significant dotted line engagement to the Head of Hub - Darfur, positioning you at the intersection of strategy and implementation. This isn't a coordination role from a distance. You will be on the ground—initially based in Al Geneina or Zalingei, eventually in Nyala—traveling extensively to where CARE's work is most needed. Your surveillance of the developing situation will inform rapid adjustments. Your leadership will ensure quality isn't sacrificed for speed. Your coordination will keep complex, multi-sector programming integrated and effective. Why This Moment Matters Darfur's humanitarian needs are urgent and evolving. CARE's response requires someone who can operate at the highest level—managing complexity, navigating cross-border logistics, representing the organization in strategic forums, and ensuring every decision moves us closer to impact. As a senior member of the program team, you may be tasked with additional critical duties within and outside the Hub. This is leadership that requires flexibility, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve. #LI-AM2