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About our Country Program/ Regional Programs

Relief International has been operating in Sudan since 2004, delivering emergency health and nutrition programs and supporting longer-term development interventions. In North Darfur and other conflict-affected areas, RI works with displaced and vulnerable communities, providing lifesaving services and building local resilience in partnership with local authorities, UN agencies, and community-based organizations.

• This position is 100% field-based (60% in project implementation sites, 40% at RI’s office with frequent travel to RI-supported locations across North Darfur.
• Under the direct supervision of the UN Grants Program Manager, the Project Manager will lead the implementation of the Therapeutic Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) funded by WFP.
• The role involves overseeing field operations, supervising field teams, ensuring the smooth and timely distribution of food commodities, coordinating with stakeholders, and strengthening program integration with WASH and protection services.
• The Project Manager will play a key role in planning, monitoring, and adapting program strategies, ensuring alignment with WFP guidelines and national protocols, while building staff capacity and promoting efficient, transparent operations.
• Provide ongoing technical and managerial support to the partner, facilitate regular performance reviews, and ensure that timely corrective actions are taken when needed. S/he will also represent the project in relevant coordination forums, strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, and support internal learning and adaptation based on field realities.

1. Key responsibilities 

Program Coordination, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the TSFP in targeted localities across North Darfur.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight to the implementing partner, ensuring timely, quality, and compliant delivery of project activities.
• Ensure the program meets national nutrition protocols, WFP technical guidance, and donor requirements.
• Conduct periodic needs assessments and use findings to improve targeting and effectiveness.
• Supervise field staff and ensure high-quality service delivery, proper beneficiary registration, and consistent reporting.
• Oversee logistics and food pipeline management in coordination with the warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams.
• Establish community engagement mechanisms and support outreach activities to improve program coverage and community ownership.
• Support integration of nutrition and protection services to address multisectoral needs of vulnerable populations.
• Coordinate referrals for malnourished children and PLW requiring further care.
• Support the implementation of adaptive strategies in response to changing security or programmatic contexts.

Program Development / Grant Management:

• Contribute to the design of new proposals and expansion of nutrition services in line with WFP and donor priorities.
• Develop procurement and distribution plans in close coordination with logistics and finance teams.
• Monitor program budgets and ensure expenditure aligns with approved plans.
• Lead on the preparation of high-quality reports for WFP and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all donors, RI, and national regulations, including procurement, financial management, and reporting standards.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

• Recruit and supervise TSFP project staff, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and capacity building of nutrition supervisors, assistants, and community volunteers.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and support career development planning.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a supportive work culture.
• Monitor staff wellbeing and safety, particularly during field movements and food distribution.

Monitoring program implementation:

• Lead field visits to monitor TSFP implementation, ensure quality standards, and address implementation gaps.
• Oversee implementation of MEAL plans by the partner, ensuring accurate data collection, timely reporting, and use of findings for program improvement.
• Work closely with the MEAL team to analyze data, track performance indicators, and ensure evidence-based decision-making.
• Facilitate monthly program review meetings and participate in multi-sectoral reflection sessions.
• Ensure beneficiary feedback and complaints are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

Coordination & Representation:

• Represent RI in state-level coordination forums and nutrition sector meetings.
• Collaborate with WFP, SMoH, HAC, and other partners to ensure strong stakeholder coordination.
• Liaise with community leaders and local authorities to ensure acceptance and sustainability of program interventions.
• Foster partnerships with INGOs and local NGOs for improved coverage and joint learning.

Code of Conduct and Safeguarding:

• Uphold and model RI’s Code of Conduct, ensuring that all staff and partners maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Embed safeguarding and “Do No Harm” principles across all program activities.
• Encourage safe reporting of concerns and support the development of a protective program culture.
• Actively prevent, identify, and respond to any safeguarding issues related to RI’s work

Management and leadership

• Promote RI values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, adaptability, and sustainability.
• Serve as a role model of ethical leadership and team accountability.
• Embrace diversity and lead by example in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Strengthen team coordination, motivation, and ownership to ensure efficient project delivery.

1. Person Specification

This position requires a proactive, field-experienced humanitarian professional capable of delivering results in highly fluid and often insecure environments.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, or a related field. A master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing nutrition or health projects, preferably in conflict-affected settings.
• Proven experience in implementing TSFP or similar food assistance/nutrition programs.
• Solid experience working with WFP programs and knowledge of their tools and reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, supply chain, food distribution, and field-based implementation.
• Experience supervising field teams and building staff capacity in emergency settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with government, UN agencies, and NGOs.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic proficiency highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and report writing skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to field sites under challenging conditions.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in North Darfur or similar fragile contexts.
• Experience managing multi-sectoral programs (Nutrition, WASH, Protection).
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.