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:  

• Lead the corporate services in the program area, supervise, coach and mentor the support services team and manage Administration, HR, procurement and logistics and  ensure compliance with relevant corporate standards as well as GoS regulations and policies (i.e. taxation, registration, etc.).
• Contribute to Plan’s understanding and strategic direction in the States. S/he may be asked to deputize for PAM as required and if needed in relation to external stakeholders;
• Report regularly to the PAM on the management of all risks associated with program delivery including procurement trends, legal compliance, logistics and security.
• Provide technical oversight and support to Program Area offices in managing risks and remaining compliant in the delivery of cost-effective programs.
• Prepare and oversee the annual budget for operation support in his/her area and prepare regular delivery analysis and trends to PAM and CMT.
• Review and follow-up commitments, contracts, grants, leases, disbursements and transfers to third parties.
• Establish, agree, communicate and monitor standard of performance and behaviors for the support services unit. Team ToR, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPI’s) are agreed annually, and monitored and updated quarterly
• Ensure Plan International Sudan enter into fair and value for money corporate agreements with relevant service providers and consultants
• Liaise with SSM to ensure systems and processes are in place to identify and manage risks, including developing, updating and submitting risk register to the CO in line the Global Risk Management Policy.

Required Experience, Skills and Knowledge:    

• BSc. degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Relations or related field
• A professional qualification and membership of recognized corporate services institution.
• Experience 3-5 Years related experience.
• Strong and proven skills in the full range of general procurement policies,  procedures services needs including analysis, procurement, market analysis, logistics, fixed assets management, value for money, ICT4D, etc.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills
• Excellent reporting, negotiation, analytical and logical skills
• Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team
• Creates a culturally sensitive, strong learning environment.

Salary and Benefits:
Plan offers a very competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The employee shall receive a gross salary of 974 in USD. 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.

How to Apply:
Please use the title: “Support Services Coordinator” in your application.  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. The complete application should be submitted as hard copy to Joint Procedures Centre at Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Labor office, Gamhuria Street. Soft copies can be submitted when applying via sudanjob.net
Please note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply
• This Position is for Sudanese ONLY

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.