INGO Forum Secretariate Coordinator, Sudan

Job Description

CRS/Sudan provides emergency assistance throughout the country, with core funding from WFP, USAID/BHA, UK/FCDO, Caritas Germany-BMZ and UN and private donors. Key sectoral areas for CRS Sudan include food security, livelihoods, nutrition, health, peacebuilding and natural resource management. CRS Sudan manages the financial and procurement needs of the Sudan INGO Forum, based on close coordination with INGO Steering Committee and with funding from USAID/BHA.

Sudan INGO Forum:

The Sudan INGO Forum is a voluntary and independent networking body of over 50 international NGOs that supports its members to effectively respond to the humanitarian and development needs in Sudan. It supports its members in the principled and effective delivery of humanitarian and development assistance so that members continue to save and improve lives in the country. All members of the INGO Forum strive to provide professional assistance to the Sudanese people regardless of gender, ethnic background, political affiliation, or religious belief. As an international NGO registered in Sudan, CRS is therefore a member of the Sudan INGO Forum.

The Sudan INGOs Forum provides a unique platform for inducting INGO Country Directors into the regulatory environment of Sudan, providing networking opportunities and capacity building for INGOs, sharing best practices in humanitarian and development assistance and information exchanges, forging collaborations between the international INGOs and national NGOs, coordinating the collective voices of the community, and joint advocacy for enabling environment for INGOs operating in the country.

The functions of the INGO Forum Coordination Secretariat include: information sharing and coordination, security advising and crisis management, external engagement, policy engagement, INGOs networking and capacity enhancement.

Job Summary:

This senior INGO Forum Secretariat Coordinator position manages INGO Forum Secretariat functions, facilitating coordination between members of the forum (INGO Country Directors), the elected Steering Committee, and external stakeholders.

The role entails ensuring effective information exchange, supporting the work of the Steering Committee, promoting common positions and agreed interests of the INGOs Forum. The INGO Forum Secretariat Coordinator is also responsible for strategic representation and sustaining productive relationships between NGOs, Government, UN, Donors and diplomatic missions in country, on behalf of and as instructed by the INGO Forum Steering Committee.

This position functionally reports to the Chairperson of the INGO Forum Steering Committee (SC) and administratively to CRS Head of Programming.

Personal Skills

1. Strong sense of integrity; able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
2. Self-starter; action-oriented, able to champion new initiatives and influence decision-makers
3. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
4. Communicates effectively with a diverse set of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
5. Great sense of social ease, good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and the community
6. Promotes inclusivity, diversity and equality
7. Willing and able to work in remote field location with minimal amenities
8. Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Required Languages: English language required, Arabic language preferred.

Travel: This position is based in Khartoum, Sudan with frequent travel in the country to meet job responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none): None

Key Working Relationships: This Coordinator will be functionally supervised by the INGO Forum Steering Committee Chairperson. The Coordinator will be administratively supervised by the CRS Head of Programming.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience working with UN, NGOs and/or Donor agencies preferably with experience in post-conflict contexts or fragile environments
• Graduate qualifications in international relations, communication, business administration or another relevant field
• Demonstrated coordination experience in multi-agency forums

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse teams
• Documented skills in developing proposals, budgets and report writing
• Strong understanding of the UN system, integrated missions, the Humanitarian Reform and principles of the Transformative Agenda
• Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts or fragile environments
• Proven communication, public speaking, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Previous work experience in Sudan or fragile environments desired

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

About the Organization

Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Our mission is to assist the poor and disadvantaged, leveraging the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to alleviate human suffering, promote development of all people, and to foster charity and justice throughout the world. Working through local offices and an extensive network of partners, CRS operates on five continents and in 98 countries. We aid the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging people to help with their own development. Together, these approaches foster secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential. As the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community, CRS is also committed to educating the people of the United States to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our global brothers and sisters by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice.