Program Manager, Sudan

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Manager, Sudan provides strategic direction and project management leadership to support effective and streamlined programming in Sudan and will report to the Sudan Country Director. The Program Manager will oversee the successful implementation of all USG- and EU-funded project activities. 

LOGISTICS

This position may be based in Kenya, Jordan, or Tunisia.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon. 

This is a limited-duration position with an anticipated end date of 31 December 2024. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and . Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences. 

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include: 

Coordinate with all departments across Internews to ensure efficient and timely implementation of projects.  Create, manage, and oversee projects' workplans.  Oversee the development of donor reports.  Support the Country Director in business development efforts, including developing proposals and identifying possible partners.  Conduct regular review of documentation for all projects, identify gaps, and suggest plans for improvement.  Oversee day-to-day project management and implementation.  Oversee the communication of program impact across projects.  Ensure subgrant-related process and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program, including agreements, disbursements, and reporting in collaboration with the MENA Subgrants Officer.  Oversee tracking of budgets in coordination with the Finance Officer.  Backstop the Sudan Country Director as needed, including attending donor meetings, representing Internews at speaking engagements, and troubleshooting complex activity implementation challenges.  Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success.  In all duties, uphold and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of . 

QUALIFICATIONS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

At least 7 years of experience in program implementation, including at least 2 years of experience in managing nonprofit development programs.  Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, political science, or business administration OR equivalent lived/professional experience. A post-graduate degree is a plus.  Professional proficiency and written in English (written and spoken) is required; professional proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is a significant asset.  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with government representatives, project beneficiaries and partners, and other project stakeholders. Strong hands-on media background in a development context. Experience with grants management and due diligence. Experience with USG and EU donors. Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace and experience supervising diverse staff. Demonstrated experience with training and capacity-building.  Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply. 

Experience living and working in Sudan.  Strong expertise in the civil society sector is an asset.  Experience in international NGOs and with the Sudanese context. 

Benefits Internews US benefits include:, Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees and dependents., Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage., Business traveler emergency medical insurance and security/evacuation services., Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling., Generous annual paid leave programs including ten days of paid Holidays, twelve days of Sick Leave, and fifteen days of paid Vacation Leave in the first year., Employer-matched retirement plans including US based and International options., Employee paid supplemental Life and Health insurances., Optional US tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and commuter costs., Expatriate allowance packages, based upon assignment., Internews Europe benefits include:, 25 days annual leave + all public holidays, Sick pay dependent on length of service, Company maternity/paternity package, Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for overseas assignments, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling., Group Life Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Child Care Vouchers, Paid Study Leave for Continuing Professional Development: dependent on length of service,