NCA has a long-term commitment to Sudan, starting in 1972 with a sizeable multi-sectoral programme. The organisation has since expanded the geographical scope to respond to long-term development and humanitarian needs in Darfur, Greater Kordofan, the White Nile, Khartoum, and Gedaref. NCA Sudan recently developed a new country strategy for the period 2020-2024, including country programming within Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Climate Resilient WASH, Climate SMART Economic Empowerment, Food security and Livelihood and Health. Strengthening civil society is a key cross-cutting goal. NCA is one of few INGOs with a clear mandate addressing GBV and gender equality in Sudan, with representation in the National Task Force on FGM/C, in relevant protection and GBV clusters and as a direct partner to UNFPA, UNICEF and UNHCR. In late 2021 NCA started a project addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) in Central Darfur and South Kordofan. NCA is seeking an experienced candidate to ensure a strong start-up and implementation of this project.

Job description:

• Coordinate the FGM/C & CEFM project:.

             - Lead and follow-up the coordination body with Save the Children International.

             - Oversee a network of and secure input from relevant stakeholders in the sector. 

             - Representation in the National FGM task force, cluster structures and other relevant coordination bodies. 

• Annual planning and reporting of the whole project; programme, budget/expenditures, procurement, coordination etc.
• Coordinate and follow-up related project research initiatives in the designated states.
• • Assessments of national resources within the field such as universities, I/NGOs, religious leaders, governmental institutions etc.
• Oversee the technical aspects of the implementation and response.
• Ongoing support for and supervision of FGM/C & CEFM field officers o Support field officers in implementation of high-quality participatory training/dialogue sessions with beneficiaries.
• Regular field-visits to Central Darfur and South Kordofan. 
• Initiate and ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of the project and the set indicators.
• Work collaboratively with other NCA staff to integrate FGM/C & CEFM within the larger GBV-program and contribute to the GBV prevention, mitigation and transformation with WASH, Health and FSL/EE programmes.  
• Ensure integration of PSHEA prevention and support in line with NCA policies.
• Facilitate capacity building of staff, partners etc.
• Coordinate and implement national advocacy initiatives.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationship with government counterparts, UN agencies, implementing partners, community leaders,
• Other tasks as delegated by the management.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience and comprehensive knowledge related to harmful practises, especially FGM/C and CEFM, gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• Professional experience in leading a team and facilitating capacity building/training.
• Experience from advocacy on federal and state level.
• Professional experience in developing and implementing GBV/SRHR programmes, particularly monitoring and evaluation and results-based management.
• Experience working with civil society and faith-based actors. Experience working at an INGO is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards, best practices, key international policy processes and frameworks related to GBV prevention, protection and response.
• Experience in using rights-based approach, participatory methodologies, community dialogue and facilitating training related to harmful practices.
• Well familiar with using various computer soft-ware programmes and platforms, such as Microsoft Office 365, for project planning and reporting.

Educational background and skills:

• Master's degree in Social Science, Public Health, humanities, gender studies, Social Worker, Nurse, Midwife or Psychologist, international development/human rights, or similar educational background.
• Minimum of 5-8 years professional experience related to GBV/SRHR in conflict and post conflict settings.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written), knowledge of other languages spoken in Central Darfur and/or South Kordofan is an asset.
• Excellent management and project implementation skills.

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrate flexibility, reflection, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to think strategically and integrate best practices into programming.
• Ability to make decisions and provide programmatic direction.
• Openness to introducing new ideas while also committed to building on existing experience and programmes.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative but also work well in teams.
• Ability to network and establish positive relationships with staff, partners and government representatives.
• Solution oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; and at engaging partners and staff.
• Willingness to travel to conflict and post conflict settings, as the situation allows.