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Practical Action is an international development organization that puts ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We have office in the UK, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Practical Action registered in Sudan since 1988, working in Sudan in Blue Nile, East Sudan and North Darfur. We work under 3 change ambitions (Farming that works, Energy that transforms and Cities fit for people).
Background: ABOUT US We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big. We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
OUR AIMS We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:
HOW WE WORK We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:
OUR ORGANISATION Practical Action is an unconventional, multi-disciplinary change making organisation
Our Vision:
About the Role: The Head of Program (Sudan) role sits within the Country Senior Management Team in Sudan, directly managed by the Country Director.
The post-holder will be responsible for maintaining strategic focus, management of Practical Action Program portfolio in Sudan and its coordination including planning, budgeting and program staff management. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for project activities and compliance with PA and Donors procedures & policy, partnership management and ensuring sustainable impact and influence of Practical Action.
S/he will also be responsible to contribute and lead business development through generation of income that will enable us to achieve our change ambitions. The post-holder will need to nurture and manage a number of relations, both internal and external and set up new partnerships for generation of income and programme delivery.
Scope:
The scope is to ensure high quality deliverable, efficient use of resources, effective partnership and high standards of implementation. Importantly, s/he will be focusing on the following vital areas:
The Post-holder will lead, manage, and mentor Area Coordinators, Grant and Business Development Coordinator and M&E Officers in Sudan. The key working relationships of the post holder are with projects/awards team, finance team, operations team and Practical Action regional and global hubs. The role will engage with government, donors, partners, and multilateral agencies coupled with excellent networking and communications skills.
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Duties and responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Head of Programme will be accountable to deliver the following tasks and facilitate the implementation of Senior Management decision.
Leadership, Management and People
Strategic focus
Program Delivery and management:
Fundraising and Programme Development:
Compliance:
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)
Risk Management
KPIs and monitoring
Quality and alignment
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
Institutional relations:
Other:
Internal and External Relationships:
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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We Offer: Practical Action offers a very remunerative wages and compensation package along the yearly.
How to Apply:
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