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Starting Date / Initial Contract Details As soon as possible 2026. Full time, 8 months (with possible extension). Role Summary Develop and lead the assigned health and nutrition (H&N) projects, with support from sector advisors and Project Coordinator. Manage project activities in line with the objectives, time frame and budget with a focus on health system strengthening, training, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Provide technical support and leadership to meet quality and accountability standards and pursue the development of new funding opportunities. Project Overview Medair Sudan is a complex and dynamic country programme due to instability related to conflict. Medair returned to Sudan in 2020 and is currently implementing multi-sectoral projects in health, nutrition, WASH and Shelter/NFI and CVA in vulnerable communities. There are plans to expand the current programme into new areas, as well as growing and strengthening local partnerships. Workplace & Conditions Field based position in El Geniena, West Darfur, Sudan, with basic living conditions. Key Activity Areas • Provide strong leadership of the assigned H&N project teams. Manage the assigned H&N project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns to line manager and in-country H&N advisor. Identify and pursue new project and funding opportunities to expand programming in the targeted geographical areas and sectors • Continuously monitor and supervise H&N activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, to ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards • Provide leadership with the health, nutrition, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly. • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, represent Medair in meetings and networks; facilitate partnerships, and respond to evolving project needs effectively. • Ensure correct and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and time frames and formats. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies • University degree in a relevant subject, preferably nutrition or public health. • 2 years' experience working in a health/nutrition programme in a developing country, preferably in an insecure context. • Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic language desirable. • Good computer, numerical, report writing and administration skills. Problem solving ability. • Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Behavioural Skills • Committed to team-building and able to develop, coach and support other team members. • Problem-solving ability, and good negotiation and communication skills. • Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required. • Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant hearted.

The Emergency Response (ER) Training Specialist supports Medair’s strategic engagement in the RISE Consortium and the delivery of the 2025–2029 Strategy, particularly in Emergency Preparedness and Response, Partnerships, and Community Engagement. Based within the Global Emergency Response Team (G-ERT), the role supports Medair’s International Country Programmes (ICPs) and ACCORD partners by developing and delivering training, maintaining learning resources and toolkits, coordinating capacity-strengthening activities, and supporting knowledge sharing. Working closely with the ER Partnership and Training Manager and relevant GSO stakeholders, the role helps strengthen partner preparedness and response capabilities while ensuring consistent, high-quality learning support across Medair’s emergency response network.

The Emergency Response (ER) Partnership and Training Team Lead is a new role supporting Medair’s strategic engagement in the RISE Consortium and delivery of the 2025-2029 Strategy, particularly in Emergency Preparedness and Response, Partnerships and Community Engagement. Based within the Global Emergency Response Team (G-ERT), the role supports Medair’s International Country Programmes (ICPs) and ACCORD partners through the development of tools, training, technical guidance, coordination, and external networking. The role also contributes to strategic direction and works closely with the Head of G-ERT and relevant GSO stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and collaboration.

The role supports Medair’s International Country Programmes (ICPs) and ACCORD partners by developing tools, training, technical guidance, coordination, and external networks, as well as providing technical support to G-ERT WASH responses. It also contributes to strategic direction in WASH and works closely with the Head of G-ERT and relevant GSO stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and high-quality WASH programming.

The Emergency Response Logistics Specialist ensures Medair’s logistics readiness for emergency response operations globally. The role supports preparedness, deployment readiness, emergency response logistics, training and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Global Emergency Response Team (G-ERT), country programmes and Global Logistics teams, the position provides technical expertise, supports emergency deployments and contributes to the development of logistics standards, systems and best practices across Medair operations.

The role plans, develops, monitors and evaluates the assigned WASH projects. This involves assessing WASH needs, designing projects, writing proposals and managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Providing technical support, leadership and strategic direction, the role include meeting quality standards, liaising with stakeholders, and managing and training staff.

The Shelter & Infrastructure Project Manager plans, develops, monitors and evaluates assigned shelter and infrastructure projects, assessing needs, designing projects, writing proposals, initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders, manage and train shelter and infrastructure staff.

The Finance Project Manager (FPM) oversees the financial management of the country programme, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong stewardship of resources. The FPM supports decision-making by providing timely financial insights and ensures donor and organisational requirements are met. The role reports to the Programme Development Coordinator (PDC), who is part of the Country Senior Leadership Team, ensuring close alignment between financial management and programme strategy.

As a key member of the Digital Solutions and Engineering (DSE) team, this role is critical for Medair’s global data architecture and includes building and optimizing the data and data pipeline architecture, integrations, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams. Including providing support in solving technical issues, sourcing data across the organisation as well as collaborating closely with the Business Intelligence Specialists.

The role provides technical advice, support and training to management and project staff ensuring quality programming. This involves developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating technical aspects of WASH projects, coordinating with authorities, clusters, and NGOs. The advisor champions best practices, contributes to overall programme management, and advises on assessment and survey design.