The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a coalition of civil society organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland. SIHA was founded in 1995 by a collection of women\'s groups with the view of strengthening the capacities of women organizations in the Horn of Africa countries. SIHA advocates for social change and gender equality for men and women in the Horn region and works specifically on: gender equality, women rights activism, women economic empowerment, eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting human rights, peace building and conflict transformation, enhancing women’s leadership and political participation and the production and dissemination of knowledge. More information about SIHA is available at www.sihanet.org.

Vacancy No: 2023/02
Section/Unit:
Programme
Supervisor:
Emergency Response and Protection Coordinator
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
River Nile, Atbra
Duration:
Initial Three months’ probation contract renewable subject to performance
Closing Date:
25 June 2025
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Background: Job Summary : The Sudan Focal Point – River Nile, Atbra serves as a key liaison between SIHA's country and regional teams and local partners, service providers, and communities in Northern Sudan. This role is critical in ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of SIHA’s women’s rights and protection programming in the region, with a particular focus on documenting cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and supporting survivors through emergency response and service referrals.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities - Utilize SIHA’s approved tools and methodologies to accurately document and analyze SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) cases.
- Produce detailed, evidence-based reports on the status of women and girls in Atbra identifying key protection gaps, emerging trends, and service needs.
- Collaborate with community-based organizations to ensure inclusive and contextually sensitive reporting
- Maintain active and constructive communication with relevant service providers including health, legal, and psychosocial support actors.
- Facilitate referrals and coordinate case management support for survivors.
- Map and regularly update the directory of service providers within the operational area.
- Establish consistent follow-up mechanisms with all sub-grantees to assess performance and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and on-site support to strengthen sub-grantees’ capacity for reporting, documentation, and implementation.
- Submit monthly follow-up and performance assessment reports to the Sudan team.
- Ensure that activities are inclusive and responsive to local gender dynamics.
- Maintain a well-organized archive of all project documentation, attendance lists, photos, and feedback forms.
- Ensure timely submission of updates and reports to the SIHA Sudan Office and regional teams.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience in documenting SGBV cases and working with survivors in humanitarian or development settings.
- Familiarity with the socio-political context of River Nile, Atbra particularly issues related to women's rights and protection.
- Strong coordination and relationship-building skills with service providers, community actors, and CSOs.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, analytical, and evidence-based reports.
- Experience working with sub-grantees or grassroots partners in a support and oversight capacity.
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles, confidentiality standards, and ethical handling of sensitive information.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver outputs within tight deadlines.
- Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written); working knowledge of English is an asset.
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To Apply Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit Cover Letter and CV (One PDF not more than 03 pages) via the link:https://airtable.com/appZiq6ztxzJszaiJ/pagFHohOaPVBi4hli/form not later than June 25, 2025, 11:59 (Sudan time) Interviews will be conducted starting on June 30th, 2025. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us 15 days after the closure of the advert, please know that your application was not considered.
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