Country Director – Sudan and Chad

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is a humanitarian organization that has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and in Chad since 202

• The organization focuses on providing assistance in various sectors including Health, Protection, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Nutrition, and Livelihoods. Relief International aims to deliver high-quality programs that meet the needs of vulnerable populations in complex and fragile settings. The organization is committed to building a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds and those with lived experience in the contexts they serve.

Job Overview:
The director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director for Sudan and Chad will be responsible for providing overall leadership for Relief International’s programs across both country missions. This office-based role in Port Sudan involves significant travel to Kenya and Chad, with approximately 25% of the time spent traveling to field locations. The Country Director will set and deliver the strategic vision for the missions, ensuring program quality, operational delivery, financial management, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and risk management, and leadership of senior country teams. The role requires adapting country programs to the evolving donor landscape and operational environment, while ensuring effective implementation of existing programs in Health, Protection, WASH, Nutrition, and Livelihoods. The Country Director will also engage with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, and partners, leading high-level representation, fundraising, and program development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Director will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the strategic vision and direction for the Sudan and Chad missions; ensuring the quality and effectiveness of program delivery; managing financial resources and operational risks; overseeing security protocols and risk management strategies; leading and mentoring senior country teams; engaging in high-level representation with stakeholders; developing and maintaining partnerships with donors and government authorities; overseeing fundraising efforts and program development initiatives; adapting programs in response to changing contexts; and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong track record of leadership in complex or fragile humanitarian settings. They should be comfortable leading large, multi-sector programs with accountability for quality, operations, finance, security, and risk. A strategic mindset is essential, with the ability to adapt programs and structures in response to changing contexts. Experience in donor engagement, fundraising, and partnership development is crucial. Candidates should also demonstrate effective people leadership skills, with experience in building inclusive and high-performing teams. Strong communication skills are necessary for engaging with various stakeholders, including donors and government authorities.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have a relevant degree in fields such as international development, humanitarian studies, public administration, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees may be preferred, particularly for leadership roles in complex environments.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience working in humanitarian settings, particularly in Sudan and/or Chad. Experience in sectors such as Health is highly desirable, along with familiarity with institutional donors like USAID-BHA, ECHO, or UN agencies. The role requires a proven ability to lead and manage large-scale programs effectively.

Languages:
Fluency or professional competency in French is strongly preferred, while proficiency in English is essential. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages to engage with diverse stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is office-based in Port Sudan, with significant travel required to field locations in Kenya and Chad. The role involves a commitment to safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, with all appointments subject to references, criminal records self-declaration, and relevant pre-employment checks. The organization is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from candidates with lived experience in the contexts in which they work.