The Area Coordinator will serve as the primary focal point for all Human Appeal operations in the assigned area. The role involves overseeing program implementation, staff management, stakeholder coordination, security monitoring, reporting, and ensuring that activities meet humanitarian and donor standards. The position requires strong leadership, coordination, and problem‑solving skills, especially in complex and insecure settings.

• Lead and oversee daily implementation of all HA projects in the assigned area.
• Ensure activities are delivered on time, within scope, and according to donor and organizational standards.
• Conduct regular field visits, monitor progress, and ensure data quality and documentation.
• Support assessments, beneficiary identification, and activity planning.
• Support development of new proposals.

Coordination & Representation

• Represent Human Appeal at cluster meetings, coordination forums, and with government authorities (e.g., HAC, line ministries).
• Maintain strong relationships with UN agencies, INGOs, LNGOs, and community leaders.
• Support the identification of new funding opportunities at the state level.
• Ensure alignment of HA activities with wider humanitarian strategies.

Staff Management & Capacity Building

• Supervise field teams and provide regular coaching and performance feedback.
• Build staff capacity in CP, GBV, safeguarding, PSEA, humanitarian principles, and programme management.
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.

Security & Risk Management

• Monitor security developments and share timely updates with teams.
• Ensure staff comply with security protocols, movement plans, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with UNDSS, local authorities, and communities for safe access.

Logistics, Procurement & Finance

• Liaise with logistics teams to support procurement, transport, and storage of project materials.
• Track field-level expenditures and ensure compliance with donor rules.
• Support transparent, efficient, and accountable use of resources.

Accountability & Community Engagement

• Ensure inclusive targeting and application of Do No Harm principles.
• Oversee complaint and feedback mechanisms and ensure timely response.
• Strengthen community participation and ownership.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in humanitarian program management or coordination.
• Experience managing multi-sector programs (e.g., Protection, GBV, WASH, Education, FSL and Emergency Response).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CPMS, GBV Guidelines, CHS).
• Proven ability to work in insecure, high-pressure contexts.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern State.
• Experience with coordination clusters and government engagement.
• Knowledge of local languages and cultural context.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and representation
• Team leadership and capacity building
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Cultural sensitivity and conflict‑sensitive approach
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability principles

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply to through Sudan Jobs Website.