Deputy Country Director – Programs
Lead programs, enhance quality, and expand portfolio in Sudan.
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Overview
Lead programs, enhance quality, and expand portfolio in Sudan.
You have:
- Experience in program management within humanitarian settings, particularly in Sudan or similar contexts.
- Proven leadership skills managing teams and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of health, nutrition, protection, livelihoods, and WASH programs in humanitarian contexts.
- Experience in strategic planning and partnerships with UN Agencies or INGOs.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal.
The Deputy Country Director (DCD) for Programs, reporting directly to the Country Director, will play a pivotal role in enhancing program quality and expanding Sudan’s comprehensive portfolio, which includes community engagement, health, nutrition, protection, livelihoods, and WASH initiatives. Tasked with supervising all strategic program operations and coordination within Relief International’s Sudan Country program, the DCD Programs will work closely with the Sudan Country Director on strategic planning, securing new projects/program opportunities, and the systematic execution, monitoring, and evaluation of projects. This role involves leading the team of technical program managers and sector leads, managing grants, overseeing reporting, enhancing communications, and ensuring the highest standards of program management. Furthermore, the DCD Programs will serve as an essential conduit between the Sudan program and the regional and global technical teams, bolstering RI’s capacity for networking, fostering strategic partnerships with Clusters, UN Agencies, INGOs, and ensuring robust collaborations with local organizations and communities. Additionally, in the absence of the Country Director, the DCD will assume leadership, supporting both the Country Director and the country teams. This position, based in Port Sudan/Khartoum or remotely, will necessitate travel to field locations across all Sudanese states.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with program management in humanitarian contexts? | This helps assess your qualifications and relevance to the role. | Detail your relevant experience, highlighting specific projects and outcomes. |
| How have you led a team to achieve specific program goals? | The interviewer wants to understand your leadership style and effectiveness. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you implemented for securing partnerships with important stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure program compliance and high standards of management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project and how you addressed its obstacles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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