Relief International (RI) is an international non-governmental organization US and UK based, working in the humanitarian field since 2004 in Sudan, providing emergency relief and early recovery activities to internally displaced persons (IDP) and rural communities, focusing in lifesaving health and nutrition services. RI is looking for qualified candidates to fill the vacancies mentioned herewith
Vacancy No: N/A
Section/Unit:
HR
Grade Level:
10
Supervisor:
HR Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Port Sudan
Closing Date:
25 Jan 2026
Background:
About RI
Relief International is a leading non-profit organization working in 20 countries to relieve communities from poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. RI specializes in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which RI calls The RI Way — emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, RI empowers communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them. RI believes that gender equality is a basic right for all people, and it is critical to directly address gender-based discrimination and promote gender equality to ensure sustainable development.
Position Summary:
The HR Coordinator (Recruitment) will lead strategic recruitment initiatives, ensuring the hiring process across RI Sudan is transparent, efficient, and aligned with organizational policies and donor requirements. The role supports both national and field-level hiring, focusing on workforce planning, candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and onboarding coordination.
Duties and responsibilities:
Key Areas of Accountability:
Lead and coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes across departments and field locations
Receive Requisition Request Form (RRF) from the hiring Departments, ensure there is a job description for each request as per approved title scheme
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates within Sudan’s dynamic labor market
Develop job advertisements in alignment with Relief International’s job grade structure, policies and procedures, and post jobs electronically; considering HAC and LO directives.
Liaise with department heads to forecast staffing needs and draft vacancy announcements
Ensure that all recruitments for new posts are budgeted and in line with organizational plans.
Ensure compliance with RI’s recruitment policies and donor regulations (Responsible for the implementation of Relief International’s recruitment policies and procedures; including the training of hiring managers)
Work closely with hiring managers and HR Team in the country and area offices to ensure that the HR recruitment process is done on a timely manner, with high quality and compliant with Relief International’s policies and procedures and in line with Sudan Labour Law.
Participate in shortlists with the help of the Shortlisting Managers of the various Positions (HAC and LO authorities included where external candidates are concerned), assist with coordinating interview teams, developing tests.
Manage recruitment tracking tools, matrices, and staffing dashboards
Guide selection panels in structured shortlisting and interview procedures and advise hiring managers on employment procedures, processes and Sudan labour legislation.
Verify employment checks, reference calls, and due diligence steps before hiring
Draft offer letters and employment contracts. And Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to ensure proper contract structuring and payroll onboarding
Develop candidate rosters, employ sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to hire the best talent.
Contribute to digitizing staff files and audit-ready documentation
Provide regular recruitment reports to Country HR Manager
Promote inclusive hiring practices and safeguard ethical standards
Assist with the new hire orientation process; preparing the new hire schedule and coordinating with relevant staff.
Ensure new hires are trained on all Relief International’s policies.
Arrange and lead induction and training session related to HR including Code of Conduct.
Regularly maintain the recruitment tracker for Regular, Seconded and casual/service contract staff
Required Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
Description
Recruitment Expertise
Deep understanding of recruitment frameworks, shortlisting matrices, and interview standards
Policy & Compliance
Strong grasp of labor law, donor compliance, and internal HR protocols
Organizational Skills
Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes concurrently across locations
Communication & Professional Writing
Skilled in drafting vacancy announcements, shortlisting notes, and selection memos
Digital Literacy
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, Excel dashboards, and OneDrive-based collaboration tools
Stakeholder Engagement
Strong coordination with hiring managers, Finance, HR, and regional teams
Decision-Making
Sound judgment in evaluating candidate fit, contract types, and workforce needs
Ethical Sensitivity
Commitment to fairness, transparency, and safeguarding during talent acquisition
Cultural Competence
Sensitivity to Sudan’s labor landscape and workforce diversity
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Minimum of 4 years HR experience, including at least 2 years in recruitment
Prior experience with INGOs or multi-stakeholder environments preferred
Strong working knowledge of Sudanese labor law
Fluency in English and Arabic (written and verbal)
Experience with SAP HR modules, Sage, or other payroll/recruitment systems is a plus
RI Values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
