Program Director - Sudan

We are currently recruiting a Program Director to join our team in Sudan.At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.About Relief InternationalRelief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.About the roleThe Program Director will oversee the management of overall program implementation, while ensuring quality reporting, financial management, monitoring and accountability - under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Country Director Programs - and in coordination with the Area Managers, Technical Advisors and Support Functions Leads.You will ensure all program interventions are strategic, effective, meet designated goals and objectives, are informed by and participated in by targeted beneficiaries and are delivered on time.Working with DCD Programs, Technical Advisors, Area Managers and Support Leads, the Program Director is expected to lead effective implementation and communication on the progress of the program to local authorities and other humanitarian actors across the country.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and Budget Management: Ensure all projects are mobilized on-time per internal tools and deadlines and actively participate in program kick-off meetings.Budget Management: Provide DCD and CD with accurate projects’ spend-down plans developed in coordination with PMs, Finance and other support functions.People Management: Responsible for day-to-day management of Program Managers based on internal HR processes to ensure successful project’s implementation. Lead and/or support the recruitment of program staff to ensure core functions are filled, with a focus on nationalization of positions where feasible.Partnership Management: Work on developing new local partnership development for expansion and as relevant to program activities. Support Grants and Partnership Manager in managing the Partner Agreements, including review of due diligence, analysis and performance.Emergency Preparedness and Response: Act as a country emergency focal point. Support field offices in developing programs that are adaptive and can respond to humanitarian crises as and when necessary.About youMaster’s degree in relevant subject or Bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience and technical experience in multi-sectoral program/or community development.Significant progressive experience in a similar/related position in RI or similar INGO at the country level.Experience in managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs and donors. Experience with the design and implementation of partnership and/or organizational development strategies and organizational strengthening with partner organizations.Relevant program management experience in managing development and/or humanitarian assistance programs in similar conflict settings; including program implementation, financial management, monitoring and reporting.Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment. Strategic thinking, creativity, flexibility and strong work ethics are highly valued.Strong grant management experience, familiarity with multiple donors ECHO, EU, FCDO, USAID, BHA, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, Italian Corporation and SHF Pool Funding.Experience in working with partner organizations in humanitarian or development settings.Excellent program development experience and demonstrated experience with a range of international donors with solid programming, excellent program development and fundraising skills.A track record of delivery of multi-year, multi-site programs with significant budgets.Excellent English writing and communication skillsComputer literacy and well-versed with MS package, MS ProjectWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field base.RI Values:We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:InclusivenessTransparency and AccountabilityAgility and InnovationCollaborationSustainabilityHow To ApplyTo apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.Closing Date: Monday November 07, 2025.As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.