The Sudan Projects Officer (SPO) is an instrumental position within SIHA. The ‘SPO’ will work very closely with the Sudan Country Coordinator (SCC ) & Emergency Response & Protection Coordinator  , Regional Director, Regional Programme Manager (RPM) as well as the program staff in Sudan. She/he will manage a portfolio of projects and related activities and contribute to further refine SIHA’s strategy and its effective implementation. The ‘SPO’ has the responsibility to manage the SIHA projects, contribute to the development of its programs and fundraising activities, maintaining contact with stakeholders, including donors, members, partners and others.

• To facilitate and contribute to SIHA program development, implementation and general overview of all Sudan projects. 
•  Coordinate the implementation of SIHA projects including planning, contracting, monitoring, reporting and evaluation. 
• To establish communication and collaborate with researchers, technical experts, knowledge institutes and grass roots experts.
•   To contribute to all SIHA publications, reports, public statements and proposals. 
• Ensure, in close collaboration with SIHA’s Regional Advocacy and Communications Officer (RACO), effective co-ordination between the broad base of SIHA staff, Members, and allies in the Horn of Africa.
•  To ensure the network's sustainability by communicating effectively in collaboration with the ‘RACO’ with all SIHA members and to identify possible new members for SIHA.
•   To contribute to the development of policy papers, statements and briefings required for SIHA advocacy, as well as occasional contribution to public statements, press releases, and other outreach communications.
•  Planning, reporting and supervising the proper use of the budget allocated and ensuring alongside the SIHA Finance Department the proper documentation and use of all SIHA funds expended in support of SIHA programming throughout the Horn of Africa. 
• To monitor in-person, during frequent field visits to SIHA’s work, the progress of projects in course, conduct contextual analysis. 
• To continue to build systems for increasing the efficiency and visibility of SIHA programming in the Horn of Africa, including but not limited to project start-up (‘Grants Opening’), development of project-based Operational Plans and Implementation Timelines, and the maintenance of SIHA reporting systems. 
• The projects officer is to perform any other duties assigned in relation to SIHA activities.

• Have at least 3 to 5 years of work experience in women's rights and women, peace, and security sectors with a graduate and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Have experience and understanding of the project management cycle, including monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, technical, and financial reporting.
• In addition to the Arabic language, fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Previous exposure to an international and/or multicultural/multilingual environment – able to function effectively within a multicultural team.
• Strong sense of initiative and creativity is desirable.

How to apply

Interested Candidates are asked to fill Pre-Application Questions: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iGtLx-qO7EqvVCftwtH4NH9_GWcB7a5Jk36ZdhL4199UMjNXVDZMOVhaRVkyS1pKNjA1VlM1MFlTVS4u   and send CV to   human.resources@sihanet.org Before November15th 2024,  

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, please note that SIHA will contact only shortlisted candidates. We thank you for your interest!

SIHA is a feminist, movement-building network that works to promote the rights of women and girls across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Through all of its activities, SIHA is committed to promoting gender equality, justice and respecting human diversity in all its processes.