About Us:
“We strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Working together with children and young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 72 countries.  In Sudan, we have been active for over 40 years, and currently maintaining an operational presence in four states - Kassala, White Nile, North Kordofan and North Darfur.
This footprint is augmented by partner led emergency responses in East and West Darfur, South Kordofan and the Red Sea.
Plan International core values are:

• We strive for lasting impact
• We are open and accountable
• We work well together
• We are inclusive and empowering   

Job Summary & Major Responsibilities:    
Plan International – is looking for strong Program Area Manager to support our organization’s mission in Sudan.

• The Program Area Manager (PAM) will act as Plan International Sudan’s most senior representative for the Program Area.
• He/ She report to Deputy Country Director Programs and is responsible to lead the strategic direction in the Program Area in accordance with Plan’s strategic program framework and retains final accountability for timely and quality delivery of all Plan’s operations (e.g programs, emergency response, finance, admin and HR) in the area and in line with Plan Sudan’s approved Country Strategy (CS).
• The PAM also provides overall strategic leadership, direction and support to the program area team to ensure timely and effective utilization of Plan’s resources for the benefit of targeted beneficiaries in the area.
• The post holder serves as Plan International Sudan liaison with the state government and stakeholders, to establish a good working relationship, influence decision makers on issues affecting children’s and girls and excel Plan’s visibility.

Qualifications, skills, competencies:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics or other related fields.
• Master degree is preferable.
• At least 7 years’ experience in senior management role or Head of Programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the integrated management of key programmatic areas such as health, education, livelihoods, disaster risk management and protection etc.
• Knowledge of donors’ rules and conditions such as DFID, EC/ECHO, SIDA, UNICEF/UNHCR/UNDP or USAID/OFDA.
• Knowledge of socio cultural dynamics in Kassala, Darfur, White Nile and Kordofan States where Plan operates.

Salary and Benefits:
Plan offers a very competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The employee shall receive a gross salary of 2,500- USD- 3,000 USD Based on experience. Plan also offers different allowances including health insurance, one month’s gross salary during Eid-ul Fitr, and an educational allowance (equivalent to one month’s gross salary) at the start of every school year to support the education of our staffs’ children. We are also known as a learning institute that builds up staff career development and provides comprehensive Talent Management Programs.

Please note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply

Child Protection Policy:
References checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy for the successful candidate before confirming the offer. Plan will also request for Police Clearance report before confirming the offer.  Plan is committed to implementing its equal opportunities policy, actively encourages diversity, and welcomes applications from all areas of the national community.   

Please attach your CV and relevant certificates, a motivational letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job, your contact details including phone and email in addition to the names and contact details of two references who know you professionally. Please note that one of the references must be your current / most recent line manager. Before the deadline to: Sudan.recruitment@plan-international.org OR apply via website.