Summary Background

Volunteers National Organization for Development and Humanitarian Services is a Sudanese women lead NGO registered as a national voluntary charitable humanitarian non-governmental organization founded by group of women and youth volunteers, whom work in humanitarian and development domain. The creation of this organization is inspired by a feeling among this group that something must be done to mitigate the sufferings of women’s, girls and youth in Darfur in particularly and in Sudan in general.

Volunteers National Organization was established in 2014, and was officially registered with the humanitarian aid commission (HAC) as a local, non-governmental organization to provide relief, and advocate for the promotion of human rights principles.

Volunteers National is a non-religious non-political, non-profitable and non-commercial organization, it is basically a humanitarian organization whose vision is to promote “Peace, Unity Development, women rights and women Empowerment for All” among the different communities, ethnic groups and tribes in Darfur and Sudan in general. National Volunteers has been able to acquire sufficient community goodwill that will enable it to implement future activities smoothly. In addition to that, National Volunteers is present in South Darfur Nyala –Kass and East Darfur Aldeian – Central Darfur Zalaengi

Purpose

The Assistant Country Director (ACD) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Volunteers National Organization for Development and Humanitarian Service staff, programs, and execution of its mission. The ACD is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and implementation of the mission of the organization.

Other key duties include developing strategic partnerships, fundraising, marketing, and Communications and assist the CD in all duties. 

Accountability

The Assistant Country Director is a full-time position that reports directly to the Country Director (CD)

Relationships

The Assistant Country Director serves with the Country Director and Executive Director to develop and maintain relationships characterized by vision, trust, transparency, education, dignity, cooperation, and openness. These relationships extend to the partners, stakeholders, clients, students, employees, and contractors of Volunteers National Organization for Development and Humanitarian Service in Sudan. 

Evaluation and Term

The Assistant Country Director’s service will be evaluated annually. The term of this position is indefinite.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Participate with the CD and ED in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization

• Identify, assess, and inform the CD and ED and the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization

• Foster effective teamwork with the CD and staff

• Act as a spokesperson for the organization and its programs

Operations

• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board, and Funders

• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization’s operations in Sudan.

• Draft policies for the approval of the CD and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the CD as appropriate

• Provide support to the CD by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials

Programs

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's programs

• Ensure that the programs offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board

• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs of the organization to maintain or improve quality

• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects

Finances

• Oversee all financial aspects of the organization, including the development of, and adherence to the annual budget

• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization

• Provide the CD, ED and the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization 

• Work with the CD to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization via grants, fundraising, and partnerships

Development/ Fundraising

• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans, and write funding proposals to increase the revenue of the organization Maintain and expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing

program operations and planned expansions, including fundraising campaigns and donor management activities

• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with funders, donors, potential donors, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization 

Communications/ Marketing

• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand

• Maintain, enhance, and implement internal and external communication strategies

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization

• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities

Human Resources

• Responsible for hiring, supervising, and evaluating Volunteers staff, including interns 

• Oversee all management functions, including but not limited to employment contracts, legal issues, and insurance concerns

• Manage and enhance a strong volunteer program to augment the mission of Volunteers

Qualifications

The candidate must have a passion for the mission of Volunteers National Organization for Development and Humanitarian Service, unquestioned integrity, a strong sense of accountability, and a long-term perspective. The ideal candidate has a track record of exercising good judgment, and has a practical ability to get things done. S/he brings a fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with the flexibility and courage

to shift direction and experiment with new initiatives. Essential qualifications also include:
 

• Prior executive level experience as a successful leader, including a proven track record of growing organizational capacity and programmatic impact.

• A Master’s degree in public, nonprofit, or business administration or management, behavioral health or another related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience with programmatic issues relevant to Global Emergency Care, such as emergency care provision and development, access to healthcare, workforce

development, capacity building, and public health.

• Experience with strategic partners to Global Emergency Care.

• Experience building multi-year strategic plans and prioritizing initiatives that lead to measurable results

• Demonstrated success in building relationships with public sector officials (Ministry of Health preferred), private sector partners, funders, NGO partners operating in SUDAN, and other diverse stakeholders to foster broad community support.

• Experience managing projects across multiple different departments and stakeholders Experience in fostering an environment of mutual accountability and collaboration, healthy work relationships and partnerships, and inclusivity among organizational staff in order to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Proven abilities and experience in fiscal oversight and working with the Directors and Boards to develop and approve complex budgets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location

The Sudan Assistant Country Director position is based in Khartoum, Sudan. There will be in-country

travel required plus potential opportunities for international travel, for the time based in Nyala South Darfur and relocated in the future.

Females are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.