The International Rescue Committee seeks a Deputy Director of Programs to lead strategic direction and implementation for its humanitarian response in eastern Sudan amidst severe crisis conditions
Job Summary
The International Rescue Committee seeks a Deputy Director of Programs to lead strategic direction and implementation for its humanitarian response in eastern Sudan amidst severe crisis conditions.
This role requires managing a portfolio across nutrition, protection, water, sanitation, livelihoods, and primary health while ensuring strict compliance with US and European donor regulations.
The position involves fostering strategic partnerships with local Sudanese organizations and supervising six Program Coordinators in a roving capacity within high-security Phase 3 and Phase 4 zones.
Matching Summary
The International Rescue Committee seeks a Deputy Director of Programs to lead strategic direction and implementation for its humanitarian response in eastern Sudan amidst severe crisis conditions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years emergency setting leadership
5+ years NGO program management
Nutrition protection WASH livelihoods PHC
US European donor compliance experience
Roving capacity in insecure environments
Local organization partnership management
Nice-to-have
Arabic language proficiency
Competitive funding environment experience
Multi-year funding strategy development
Cross-cultural team coaching skills
Adaptive technical support expertise
Key Requirements
Minimum eight years leadership in emergency settings
Minimum five years NGO program management
Experience with US government and FCDO donors
Fluency in English required; Arabic advantage
Willingness to work unaccompanied in conflict zones