Since January 2024, HI has been responding to Sudan’s crisis. Our main activities are Physical Rehabilitation, Atlas Logistique, Basic needs, and IHA (Inclusive Humanitarian Action). HI is further engaged at the humanitarian coordination level to mainstream disability inclusion throughout the humanitarian response.
HI plans to scale up its response from both geographic and modalities/sectorial perspectives. In particular, HI is deploying emergency response teams in Darfur, to setup its operations and initiate its response in the western parts of Sudan. The advertised vacancy is to be part of that team.
Tawila is a remote town in North Darfur, Sudan, currently hosting a very large population of internally displaced people affected by the ongoing conflict. Living and working in Tawila means operating in a highly challenging humanitarian and security environment, with limited infrastructure and very basic living conditions. Good level of internet access, and no specific issue regarding the water supply. Food supplies and other essential goods can be difficult to obtain, and access to healthcare is very limited (Medical evacuation service is available by ambulance for Chad). Movement is highly restricted and must follow strict security procedures, with travel outside the immediate operational area subject to security clearance. Working conditions are demanding, with high humanitarian needs and a constantly changing context requiring flexibility and strong resilience. Despite these constraints, Tawila offers expatriate staff the opportunity to work closely with affected communities and national colleagues in a context where humanitarian assistance is critically needed.
Travel to other parts of Darfur is planned, including Nyala, Zalengei and Geinena.
Under the responsibility of the Program Director, you, as the Area Manager, contribute to the national strategies in alignment with global priorities. You provide strong support for project management activities. You manage relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders. You support the transition period, including coordination office activities and the implementation of the new HR setup. You contribute to the development and expansion of activities. You represent and promote HI’s technical expertise, strengthen external relations and advocacy efforts with national and global stakeholders, and ensure local communication is aligned with global priorities. You support business development by identifying and developing new opportunities.
Your team will be composed of 7 members.