Building Foundation for Development (BFD) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that is committed to empowering the most vulnerable groups in society. BFD works in a humane and transparent manner to implement sustainable development and relief programs of the highest quality. BFD follows the four basic humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need and to promote sustainable development in the communities it serves. BFD aspires to provide an integrated humanitarian and development response to conflict-affected areas through a professional, neutral, transparent approach, and through adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).

MAIN PURPOSE:  The Health and Nutrition Project Manager will be responsible for all emergency health and nutrition activities. He/she will be responsible for providing technical leadership, budget management, and the day-to-day management of the projects, including recruitment and reporting. The Project Manager will be based in RN state. The project manager will be responsible for liaison and coordination with the appropriate government authorities, donor and other agencies of interest. The project manager will be Report to the Program director  and  Executive Director and other operation teams.

Project Management :

• Management of emergency health and nutrition interventions in the fields.
• Responsible for project planning, reporting, liaison, and budget management 
• Develop work plans, recruitment plans, reporting mechanisms and training plans using the project monitoring tool. 
• Work closely with the field teams to determine the operational needs of emergency health and nutrition interventions
• Track budget and manages program activities according to the scope of the grant and budget
• Supervising on activities implementation and monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators, and outcomes and ensure accurate and timely data collection at the field level
• Assist in the compilation of data for weekly, bi-weekly reports and quarterly reports with the M&E Officer and technical unit
• Contribute to the production of proposals for new projects 
• Work with field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
• Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol 
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts. 
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
• Recurrent visits for the field.

Technical:

• Provide technical guidance on the overall strategy for program design and management
• Ensure that all program activities and training are both in line with global standards and ministry and local government requirements 
• Conduct and provide technical support on nutrition and health assessments 
• Work closely with M&E to ensure activities are contributing towards program targets 

Human Resources Management:

• In cooperation with HR Manager, hire and supervise staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations 
• Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Executive Director, HR, and Finance 
• Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours 
• Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff 

Training/ Capacity Building:

• Determine training needs for subordinate staff 
• Train project staff to increase their responsibilities to build capacity and ensure the sustainability of programs 
• Conducts staff evaluations and advocates and plans for professional development for all staff.

Working Relationships:

• Maintains frequent communication with Field staff to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated 
• Works with Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets 
• Interfaces with national government and relevant agencies as necessary

Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS): The role holder is required to carry out the duties in adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards, the values and principles outlined in BFD's policies such as Code of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and other internal policies and guidelines.

Equal Opportunities: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BFD Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

Please do not apply unless you meet the minimum application requirements, otherwise, you will not be considered. 

How To Apply: Please, submit your CV, work certificates, and qualifications online through sudanjob.net or the HAC Office in River Nile State , a telephone contact number, and two professional references,  closing date: 31.03.2024, at 14:00 

Applications that do not have enclosed a valid copy of the ID card and Degree will NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Females are highly encouraged to apply

Note: Priority will be given to candidates from the locality and residing in it.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted!

No Fee:

BFD DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).