Program Manager, Sudan at Internews Network

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include: 

• Coordinate with all departments across Internews to ensure efficient and timely implementation of projects. 
• Create, manage, and oversee projects' workplans. 
• Oversee the development of donor reports. 
• Support the Country Director in business development efforts, including developing proposals and identifying possible partners. 
• Conduct regular review of documentation for all projects,  identify gaps, and suggest plans for improvement. 
• Oversee day-to-day project management and implementation. 
• Oversee the communication of program impact across projects. 
• Ensure subgrant-related process and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program, including agreements, disbursements, and reporting in collaboration with the MENA Subgrants Officer. 
• Oversee tracking of budgets in coordination with the Finance Officer. 
• Backstop the Sudan Country Director as needed, including attending donor meetings, representing Internews at speaking engagements, and troubleshooting complex activity implementation challenges. 
• Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success. 
• In all duties, uphold Internews' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice. 

QUALIFICATIONS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• At least 7 years of experience in program implementation, including at least 2 years of experience in managing nonprofit development programs. 
• Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, political science, or business administration OR equivalent lived/professional experience. A post-graduate degree is a plus. 
• Professional proficiency and written in English (written and spoken) is required; professional proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is a significant asset. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with government representatives, project beneficiaries and partners, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong hands-on media background in a development context.
• Experience with grants management and due diligence.
• Experience with USG and EU donors.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace and experience supervising diverse staff.
• Demonstrated experience with training and capacity-building. 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply. 

• Experience living and working in Sudan. 
• Strong expertise in the civil society sector is an asset. 
• Experience in international NGOs and with the Sudanese context.