Advocacy and Communications Coordinator - Sudan at Relief International (RI)

As Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, you will design, drive, and oversee the delivery of a comprehensive Advocacy and Communication Strategy that advances RI’s humanitarian goals and amplifies the voices and needs of conflict-affected Sudanese. Your work will ensure RI’s positioning is principled, evidence-based, and aligned with International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Advocacy & Representation: Lead the development and rollout of RI Sudan’s Advocacy and Communications Strategy, produce policy briefs and key messages, and represent RI in platforms with UN, donors, and the diplomatic community.
• Strategic Coordination: Work with program teams to identify advocacy entry points, align efforts with program objectives, and integrate advocacy into proposal design.
• Capacity Building & Content: Mentor colleagues in communications, develop case studies, visibility products, and campaign materials, ensuring quality and strategic relevance.
• Media & Risk Management: Coordinate media engagements, branding, and external communications with HQ, while monitoring reputational and operational risks.
• Management & Leadership: Provide strategic direction to field focal points, oversee team performance, build capacity, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture aligned with RI values.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Journalism, International Development, Law, or related field.
• Substantial progressive experience in advocacy and communications within humanitarian settings with at least two years in an expat position
• Proven track record of engaging in high-level advocacy and policy influence in conflict zones.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to produce strategic communication products.
• Deep understanding of the Sudan humanitarian context and geopolitics.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and relationship-building skills.