# Country Director Sudan > Handicap International · Khartoum, Sudan · — · Posted 2026-05-18 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** international Programs Management ## Description - **Place: Khartoum, Sudan** - **Starting date: September 1st 2026** - **Duration of contract: 12 months** - **Closing date for applications:** 7 June 2026 Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide. At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: [www.hi.org](https://www.hi.or) **JOB CONTEXT:** Sudan continues to experience one of the world’s most severe and protracted humanitarian crises due to the armed conflict that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fighting has spread across much of the country, with particularly intense violence in Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum, and surrounding regions. The conflict has led to widespread destruction of infrastructure, the breakdown of basic services, and extremely limited humanitarian access in many areas. The scale of displacement is unprecedented. Darfur remains one of the most severely affected regions, with a total of 7.6 million people in need. Ongoing fighting and repeated attacks on towns such as El Fasher and surrounding localities have triggered repeated waves of displacement into already overcrowded areas and across the border into Chad. Communities face extreme food insecurity, with reports of famine conditions in parts of North and West Darfur. Many households survive on very limited meals. Malnutrition rates among children are critically high, and outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and measles have been recorded due to damaged water systems and weakened health services. Overall, the situation remains highly volatile. Continued fighting, restricted humanitarian access, and underfunded relief efforts are driving worsening hunger, displacement, and protection risks across Darfur and the wider region. **HI & Sudan** Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion (HI) initiated its operations in Sudan in early 2024, in Gedaref State, initially providing technical, financial and operational support to a national NGO, with activities managed remotely due to access constraints. Following HI’s registration with the Sudanese authorities in December 2024, the organisation progressively expanded its operational footprint. In January 2025, HI opened a base in West Darfur (El Geneina) and began direct implementation, including hygiene kit distributions for households with malnourished children, cash-based food assistance, and the strengthening of inclusive humanitarian approaches.  In October 2025, HI opened an office and the launch of direct activities in Al Jazirah State, with a focus on physical rehabilitation (including stimulation therapy for children under five) and Inclusive Humanitarian Action, implemented in consortium with humanitarian partners.  In January 2026, in light of the emergency in North Darfur, HI opened an office in Tawila to deploy Atlas Logistique teams, which are responsible for providing storage and transport services for humanitarian actors. An Emergency Medical team is also working alongside MSF Hospital to provide post-surgical rehabilitation care. **2026 Perspectives** Following the increase of institutional fundings, HI is currently in the phase of expending its footprint in Sudan, as per the following frame: - Geographic priorities: Priority areas identified are Darfur, Khartoum, Gezira - Country structure: - Sudan – Darfur: West and North(Darfur team with a transit base in Adré mutualized with the Chad program) - Sudan – Khartoum/ Madani for the Eastern and central operations and Port Sudan (for administrative purposes until full transfer of the authorities to Khartoum) - **Sectoral priorities**; Physical and Functional rehabilitation (first focus on early rehabilitation and stimulation therapy), Basic Needs (WaSH and Food Assistance), Inclusive Humanitarian Action, ATLAS Logistique (Logistic support to Humanitarian operations)  and Armed Violence Reduction  **YOUR MISSION: **Reporting to the HI’s Emergency Manager, in line with the current project objectives, the Country Director will lead the successful program management through 4 main responsabilities: **1\. MANAGEMENT** - Contributes to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism, and attachment to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct of institutional policies, the state of mind and the expected individual and collective behaviour. - Understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, and lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking. - Organise the operational and partnership management of his/her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems. **2\. STRATEGY AND STEERING** - Ensure the definition, implementation, and adaptation of the HI Strategy in the Program:Be responsible for fundraising and resource planning/ - Develop regular contacts with donors at field level and regularly inform the Institutional Funding teams. - Ensure the best allocation of resources to match Program ambitions, and plan accordingly (including support missions). - Ensure the deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies, and standards - Conduct partnership Steering Committees with his/her direct managers/counterpart: the operational partner and HI project team - Ensure the design of project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project or the development of new projects upon request.  3. **OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION** - Be responsible for security management: in link with the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager and HQ specialist, develop a culture of safety & security at the Program level (Sudan level); ensure that security documents are developed, up-to-date and that all necessary measures are in place; ensure incident management and reporting according to HI frameworks. - Ensure financial control and monitoring of operations are effective in the Program: consolidation, control, and reporting of operational and organizational elements within the Program (dashboards, corrective measures, unrestricted funds consumption, etc.) - Ensure technical quality standards are applied in the projects of the Program and monitor the implementation of evaluations and donor audits’ recommendations. - With both potential opportunities and risks in mind, ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of current developments for the Sudan’s Program: implement analysis and monitoring of risks related to HI presence and activities; take mitigation actions when relevant.  4. **REPRESENTATION, INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP** The Country Director-Sudan represents the overall HI’s response in internally and externally and promotes a high reputation and positive image of HI. This includes: - Ensure close coordination with Chad CD (esp.related to fundraising activities, mutualization, response plan) - Ensure authorizations to operate are secured and maintained, in compliance with the relevant country and state authorities’ requirements. - Employer’s representative responsibilities and compliance with local working regulations in Sudan - Communications on behalf of HI. - Representation of HI vis-à-vis local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies. - Representation of HI vis-à-vis international organizations and coordination mechanisms & system. - Negotiation and signature of operational partnerships. - Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Program’s geographical scope **CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:** The situation in Khartoum is relatively calm. The city has been destroyed by the ongoing conflict and most authorities, NGOs and agencies are in the process of reopening their offices in Khartoum. The HAS Manager is under recruitment to develop and finalize the security pack and contingency plan. The route to reach the base goes via: Nairobi (or directly through Port Sudan international airport – depending on Visa process). In terms of conditions, the teams are housed in a collective guesthouse. ## Requirements **Experience:** - At least 5 years’ experience at key management positions within international organizations - Management experience in humanitarian, security, and emergency programs - Motivated by constant program adaptation to an evolving context and set up of partnerships with local and international partners. - Proven experience in negotiations with institutional donors, project writing and reporting. **Skills** - Global Management of Programs: Organizational management, change management, operational strategy, major risks management, context & stakeholders’ analysis, representation, partnerships management - Financial and budget management - Donor contract negotiation and grant management - HR: Staff administration (except pay) and organization design - Information security management - Partnership management and development - Frameworks and references - Collaborating in a global organization **Soft skills** - Stress management - Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills. - Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision. - Excellent organisational skills, coordination, and transfer of knowledge. - Excellent communication skills and commitment to teamwork. - Ability to travel and work in a tense and volatile context with strict security measures. - Shows accountability, leadership, diplomacy and pragmatism. ## Benefits At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. - 12 months International contract starting from 1st September 2026; - The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: - Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; - Pension scheme; - Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; - Repatriation insurance paid by HI; - Salary upon experience - Per diem: 706€ net/month - paid in payroll - Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary; - Paid leaves: 25 days per year; - R&R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support; - Position: **Unaccompanied** - Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI; If you are resident in the country: local package. ## Apply [Apply at Handicap International](https://apply.workable.com/hi-jobs/j/B3C4A4F062/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)