About RI

Relief International is a leading non-profit organization working in Africa and Asia to relieve communities from poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. RI specializes in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach, which RI calls The RI Way, emphasizes local participation, integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, RI empowers communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

The Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF) supports multiculturalism humanitarian projects designed to address urgent needs of conflict-affected and displaced populations. In Khartoum, Khartoum, and Northern State, the SHF projects focus on integrated delivery of Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Protection services to enhance resilience and improve access to lifesaving assistance. To strengthen project delivery, coordination, and compliance with SHF requirements, the organization seeks to recruit a National SHF Project Manager.

About Sudan: 

Relief International (RI) has been operational in Sudan since 2004, providing humanitarian and development assistance to populations affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related shocks. RI currently operates in five states: Blue Nile, Al Jazirah, Khartoum, Gadaref, Sennar, Red Sea, and North Darfur, with ongoing plans to expand to additional states in response to emerging humanitarian needs.

RI’s programming in Sudan is aligned with its four sector pillars: Health, WASH, Nutrition, Protection, and Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL). Through integrated multi sector approaches, RI delivers lifesaving services while also working to strengthen community resilience and local systems.

Purpose of the Position

This position shall be based at the Khartoum State, with regular travel to project sites for coordination, monitoring, and technical support. The role is central to strengthening and restoring the quality of health care delivery at supported HFs. Al Jazirah was among the states most affected by the 2023 conflict, resulting in a significant deterioration in health service quality and limiting the hospital’s ability to function at optimum levels in addressing the population’s health needs.

The SHF National Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall implementation of SHF-funded secondary health care programs in  Khartoum. This includes ensuring high-quality program delivery, timely and accurate reporting, sound financial management, and effective monitoring and accountability mechanisms. Working under the guidance and supervision of the International SHF Program Manager, and in close coordination with Technical Advisors and Support Function Leads, the Project Manager will ensure interventions are strategic, results-driven, and responsive to the needs of targeted beneficiaries.

S/he will actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities are on scope, on time, and on budget, while upholding RI and donor standards. The role requires strong capacity in project cycle management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration to deliver impactful results. Frequent travel to Khartoum and Northern States will further support effective liaison, program integration, and oversight of activities beyond Al Jazirah.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Coordination

• Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of SHF multi sector projects in target locations.
• Ensure timely delivery of activities and outputs in line with approved work plans and budgets.
• Facilitate coordination among sectoral teams (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection) to achieve integrated results.
• Represent the project in relevant humanitarian coordination fora at field and state level.

Financial and Administrative Oversight

• Monitor budget utilization and ensure expenditures are in line with SHF financial regulations.
• Support preparation of financial reports and justifications of variances, in collaboration with Finance and Grants teams.
• Ensure accountability and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Oversee development of project monitoring tools and frameworks.
• Ensure quality data collection, analysis, and reporting in line with SHF indicators.
• Prepare timely progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned for submission to SHF and internal management.

Human Resource and Team Management

• Supervise and provide technical support to project staff.
• Build the capacity of field teams in project cycle management, donor compliance, and reporting.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and learning within the project team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, humanitarian actors, and community structures to enhance project effectiveness.
• Ensure beneficiary feedback and accountability mechanisms are functional and responsive.
• Represent the organization in SHF project-related meetings at Khartoum and state levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree desirable).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian project management, preferably with SHF or UN-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of multi-sector programming (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection).
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, donor compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and representation skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) required.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging field environments.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, gender equality, and accountability to affected populations.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability