INGO Forum Director – Sudan

About the role

The INGO Forum Director will lead the coordination platform that represents 78 international NGOs operating across Sudan. Based in Port Sudan, the Director will travel frequently to Nairobi and multiple locations within Sudan, including Darfur, to ensure effective humanitarian access and advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑lead the Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) with OCHA and drive collective engagement with government, donors and other authorities.
• Lead the Advocacy Working Group (AWG) to shape joint advocacy positions and represent the Forum in the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) and Inter‑Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG).
• Facilitate information exchange between Forum members, UN agencies, national and local partners, and regional stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance on access‑related challenges, document trends, and develop recommendations for collective positioning.
• Coordinate donor engagement, represent the Forum in high‑level meetings, and support member NGOs with analysis and shared resources.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in humanitarian coordination, advocacy or program management in conflict‑affected settings.
• Strong knowledge of Sudan’s humanitarian landscape, including HCT, ICCG and UN mechanisms.
• Proven ability to work with diverse NGOs, government bodies, donors and international agencies.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Sudan and to regional hubs such as Nairobi.

Required skills