Country Director Sudan

About the role

Welthungerhilfe seeks an experienced leader to head its country programme in Sudan, overseeing humanitarian assistance and long‑term development initiatives. The role is based in Khartoum, with the possibility of operating from Port Sudan if security conditions require.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of WHH’s country programme in a complex, evolving context.
• Lead high‑quality humanitarian and development programming, driving innovation and the Food Systems Approach.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective resource management, stewardship and diversification of funding sources.
• Manage a diverse, geographically dispersed team, fostering staff development and a culture of accountability.
• Represent WHH in humanitarian and development forums, strengthen partnerships and secure new funding opportunities.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience in fragile and conflict‑affected contexts.
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary and remote teams.
• Demonstrated systems leadership linking strategy, programmes, finance, operations and partnerships.
• Extensive experience managing integrated humanitarian and development portfolios.
• Full professional proficiency in English; Arabic is an asset.

Required skills

• Resource mobilization and business development.
• Strategic communication and external representation.
• Risk management, safeguarding and security oversight.

What we offer

• Fair and transparent remuneration based on a salary scale.
• Commitment to safety, security and health.
• Modern, digital‑focused work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.