About Us:

CORE: Community Organized Relief Effort:We’re a crisis response organization on a mission to empower underserved communities in and beyond crisis.

Our Mission: We empower communities in and beyonf crises

Our Vision: We envision a more equitable world in which underserved communities are prepared and can effectively respond to crises from within

Our Pillars: Emergency Response and Preparedness, Addressing Climate Change and Health Accsess

1. Oversee programs, staff and activities in accordance with program goals and objectives and the mission of the organization.
2. Participate in sector coordination meetings with stakeholders, donors, cash working groups and clusters.
3. Communicate program goals, timelines, and progress regularly 
4. Identify and assess program risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies and work proactively to resolve challenges to ensure program success.
5. Ensure appropriate allocation of resources across projects within the program. 
6. Identifies growth opportunities and further efficiencies that impact the program success and aids in development of strategic plans to achieve objectives. 
7. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
8. Provide regular updates and status reports to senior leadership. 
9. Track and measure key program metrics (e.g., milestones, deadlines, budgets) and implement corrective actions when necessary.

In conjunction with leadership, responsible for planning and managing program fiscal budgets and financials

• 5 - 7 (maximum) years of experience in program or project management, preferably with INGOs. 
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Project Management, political science, economics, agriculture business administration and Social Science 
• Proven track record of managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams 
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience 
• Demonstrated experience in the management and evaluation of FSL/CVA, WASH, Education and Protection programs
• Demonstrated experience with preparing and monitoring grant funded program budgets
• Familiarity with community-based organizations

Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

The closing date for the applications is March 18, 2026, please use the title: “Program Response Manager- CORE Sudan main office (Port Sudan/ Khartoum)” in your application. 

Please attach your CV and relevant certificates, a motivational letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job, your contact details including phone and email in addition to the names and contact details of two references who know you professionally. Please note that one of the references must be your current / most recent line manager.

Please note:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply 
• This Position is for Sudanese ONLY

Safeguarding Policy: 

References checks will be carried out in conformity with CORE’s Safeguarding Policy for the successful candidate before confirming the offer. CORE is committed to implementing its equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.