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About the Role
The Norwegian Red Cross is seeking a Country Representative / Programme Manager to lead and coordinate its humanitarian operations in Sudan. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), ensuring high-quality programme delivery, and representing NoRC within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
The position plays a key role in scaling up emergency health responses, improving coordination with partners, and ensuring effective programme management in a complex humanitarian context.
Key Strategic Objectives
- Strengthen partnership with the Sudanese Red Crescent National Society through effective project development and management
- Represent Norwegian Red Cross in-country and coordinate with Movement partners (ICRC, IFRC, SRCS)
- Manage country office operations in line with NoRC leadership, finance, and security frameworks
Operational Responsibilities
- Develop and follow up annual country plans for Sudan
- Support strategic and operational cooperation with SRCS
- Ensure joint planning with ICRC and other Movement partners
- Conduct needs assessments and develop fundable project proposals
- Ensure compliance with technical standards and thematic frameworks
- Monitor project progress and deliver timely reporting
- Track risks and ensure proper risk management for all initiatives
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with Regional Finance Manager and Results Management Coordinator
- Coordinate with technical delegates (Finance Development, CBS, Innovation teams)
- Maintain communication with Africa Regional Team and HQ units
- Organize and support country visits from regional and HQ staff
- Liaise with HQ Security Advisor on operational security matters
Mission-Specific Responsibilities
- Scale up emergency health services for conflict-affected populations
- Support epidemic preparedness and response (including CBS systems)
- Strengthen digital health systems (DHIS-2 implementation)
- Ensure reliable medical and logistics supply chains
- Support cash and voucher assistance (MPC) in emergencies
- Improve operational structure and staffing for Sudan programme
- Strengthen coordination with SRCS and external partners
- Diversify funding sources for Sudan operations
- Enhance security systems in collaboration with ICRC
Qualifications
Required Education
- University degree in Public Health or related field (mandatory)
Required Experience
- Strong experience managing health programmes in conflict or emergency settings
- Experience leading multicultural humanitarian teams
- Strong background in emergency preparedness and response
- Experience in donor reporting, planning, monitoring, and proposal writing
- Experience working in Africa is an advantage
Skills
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
- Ability to manage remote teams effectively
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- International driving license (manual transmission required)
Personal Competencies
- Strong leadership and ability to inspire teams
- Excellent collaboration and networking skills
- Strategic thinker with ability to turn vision into action
- Stable, reliable, and solution-oriented personality
- Strong relationship-building abilities
Why Apply?
- Be part of a global humanitarian organization
- Make direct impact in conflict-affected communities
- Work in a multicultural and professional environment
- Contribute to strengthening national humanitarian systems
