Multi-sectoral project manager Sudan

Job Profile

Multi-sectoral Project Manager – Sudan

Position: Project Manager (multi-sectoral)

Country: Sudan – the exact location will be decided based on the evolution of the current context; this includes locations in neighbouring countries, especially Chad

Duration: 9 months – starting in October 2023

Place in the org. Chart: Under the line management of the direct responsibility of the Head of Programs and working in coordination and collaboration with the Field Coordinators

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,900 to €2,600 depending on experience, monthly per diem 600 €, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months..

TGH has chosen a deliberately simple and transparent remuneration policy, accessible on our website www.trianglegh.org. The salary levels advertised in our job offers are set within the framework of the salary scale and are not open to negotiation.

Presentation of TGH

“Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity”

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and livelihood, education and child protection. TGH is currently operating in 10 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

The simmering political tensions in Sudan in the aftermath of the 2021 military coup came to a tragic climax on April 15, 2023, when the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) clashed in Khartoum. The rapidly evolving nature of the conflict renders any assessment of the extent of the damages difficult, between critical infrastructure destruction, loss of human life, health sector collapse, and displacement. The UN nevertheless estimates the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at 736.000 as of May 15, a twofold increase in two weeks, while 200.000 others sought refuge in neighboring countries including Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic, numbers that compound an already severe IDP crisis (3.7M as of 2023). Despite numerous ceasefire attempts, and internationally mediated negotiation between the warring parties, conflict still rages in Sudan and extends beyond Khartoum to reach the traditionally vulnerable regions of Darfur, among others. While it is difficult to predict the length of the conflict, humanitarian organizations resumed operations despite precarious security conditions. The needs of the Sudanese people are extremely complex, are compounded by an array of pre-existing and newly emerged factors, and can ill afford to suffer any further delays in response.

TGH has been present in Sudan since September 2003, and opened its first project for the victims of the Darfur crisis in one of the IDPs camp in West Darfur (Riyad camp of Geneina) in June 2004. TGH has since then extended its activities in West Darfur and Central Darfur, implementing its projects through 5 offices (Geneina in West Darfur; Bindizi, Um Dukhun, Golo and Zalingei in Central Darfur).

On-hold and ongoing activities include:

• Emergency assistance to people affected by population displacement and natural disasters (provision of Non Food Items (NFI) and emergency shelter, safe water supply facilities, emergency sanitation and hygiene promotion for vector control).
• Construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems and sanitation services, hygiene promotion and capacity building of community based committees and local authorities in WASH services sustainable management
• The strengthening of food security and livelihood, through distribution of agricultural inputs, promotion of best farming practices, sustainable natural resources management, development of income generating activities
• Child Protection activities including, PSS activities, Child friendly space rehabilitation and case management
• Peacebuilding, with a focus on communities and youth.

TGH in Sudan is currently funded by a range of different donors: SHF, ECHO, UNHCR and the French MoFa. Negotiations are on-going with BHA and the CDCS. Potential funding might come from IOM.

Presentation of the project

During this unstable period, TGH is globally resuming emergency activities by adapting the response to the deterioration of the context in the sectors of WASH, Protection, NFI/ES and FSL. The area of intervention will depend on the evolution of the conflict and the access to Khartoum and areas of displacement e.g. Al Jazira State. The CDCS consortium aim to ensure access to timely emergency lifesaving multi-sectoral assistance to conflict-affected populations, including access to health and nutrition care, WASH, Shelter/NFI, Protection and MPCA. Within this consortium, TGH will focus on the 3 sectors of MPCA, WASH and Child Protection in close coordination with other consortium partners (PUI; SI; MercyCorps). Flexibility is needed both in the way of working and in the way of implementing the projects – including with international and local partners.

Job description

The Project Manager works under the line management of the Head of Programs, and in close collaboration with Field Coordinators and Location Focal Points. The PM will also coordinate with the MEAL department, and will liaise with the HQ technical department.

General assignment: The Project Manager for Sudan Crisis is responsible for emergency response activities under CDCS project, budgets, teams and liaison with relevant stakeholders, with a particular focus on local partners, needs assessment & analysis.

Project Development, Management and Reporting

• Participate in all aspects of TGH CDCS project, including Activities Planning, Implementation and Monitoring, Team Supervision, Procurement, Financial Monitoring, Knowledge Management and Donor Reports.
• Ensure proper programming, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and learning of all project activities, in compliance with project proposals, donors’ requirements and TGH best practices ;
• Propose relevant adaptations to TGH implementation strategy as needed, in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders, in compliance with TGH regulations and donors’ requirements. This implies regular consolidation of information, data and analysis from various sources and suggestions/propositions for new/revised interventions ;
• Participate in proposal writing and development of the mission
• Participate in activity monitoring, data collection and information management from field teams to consolidate Information Management and Monthly Reports, including project monthly follow-up tools ;
• Engage with Field Teams and HoP on regular analysis of project progress, achievements and changes, including technical challenges, potential risks and proposed solutions or mitigation measures, with findings and recommendations to Country Director;
• Develop project reports to donors, including on projects that are currently suspended and will need to be finalize within the same project period and area;
• Plan and supervise Project Technical Review, Evaluation and Baseline/Endline Surveys and Technical Studies ;
• Support as much as possible local partners in project implementation and documentation

Human Resource Management

• Participate actively in recruitment process, in coordination with the Field Coordinators, the HR Coordinator and the Country Director ;
• Ensure HR Evaluation Performance of programme staff on a regularly basis, in coordination with the Field Coordinators.

Finance, Logistics and Administration

• Supervise financial monitoring of the assigned project, in particular for activities carried out by local partners ;
• Supervise and support logistics and administrative tasks related to CDCS project, in particular for activities carried out by local partners in coordination with Support Services staff and in compliance with TGH procedures and donors requirements ;
• Prepare and update procurement plans and other logistics requests to Administrative & Logistics Manager
• Report to the Country Director or HoP any breach (or potential breach) in TGH procurement or financial procedures, as well as any (suspected) act of fraud, corruption or bribery ;
• Monitor the cost-efficiency of project performance and recommend relevant and suitable improvements.

Coordination

• Represent TGH with beneficiaries, donors, authorities and other stakeholders as needed ;
• Liaise with Sudan Government’s authorities as needed, in close coordination with Country Director ;
• Attend and actively participate in TGH Team Planning & Coordination Meetings ;
• Organize regular meetings with local partners and report to HoP ;
• Be proactively engaged in regular Clusters and Working Groups meetings related to the scope of the project;
• Supervise the completion of monthly, quarterly, or annual updates requests from various Clusters ;
• Advise the MEAL Manager in developing strategy and materials specific to CDCS project and provide support on the implementation of this tools.

Security

• Monitor in close coordination with HoP and Field Coordinators, security evolution on a weekly basis, including information on contextual changes in each areas of intervention and if any change from stakeholders’ presence, attitudes and/or relationships.

Others

• Explore potential partnership opportunities with national and international NGOs or civil society organisations ;
• Observe confidentiality when performing all tasks mentioned above.

These responsibilities may be reviewed as field requirements change.

Safety, working and living conditions

The Project Manager will strictly follow TGH Security Plan depending on the place of assignment.

TGH will monitor the security situation on a weekly basis and will take decisions on accommodation and working conditions consequently. As the context is unpredictable, TGH will take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and decent working and living conditions without putting the Project manager at risk.

The person assigned should be adaptable and ready to move if the context evolve.

Profile

Educational background and experiences

• Experience in managing a multi-sectoral project
• Experience as a PM working in collaboration with other PMs in a consortium with other INGOs/local NGOs
• Previous experience in implementation of multi-purpose cash assistance is a strong asset
• Experience in conflict area / post-emergency contexts desired

Skills

• Project Management
• Good knowledge of the humanitarian environment (NGOs, UN, EU…) in particular the institutional functioning in case of crisis (PRS, clusters, specialized donors, effective functioning of coordination mechanisms…)
• Ability to set up and facilitate knowledge and skill development of local teams
• Mastery of computer tools, at least Pack Office, Internet, Outlook. Mastery of specialized software for data collection / statistical analysis (e.g. Kobo / ODK.) and GIS (e.g. Google Earth, QGIS) will be a plus
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills
• Fluent English mandatory (oral and written)
• Arabic speaking would be a strong asset
• Intermediate level in French would be an asset
• Knowledge of MPCA methodology and best practices would be an asset

Personal Qualities

• Integrity
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Autonomy and sense of team working
• Pro activity, delegation skill and flexibility
• Adaptability

Application

Please send your resume and cover letter directly on the HR page of our website: www.trianglegh.org, section “join us-rejoignez-nous”