National Field Coordinator (Nationals Only)

About the role

The National Field Coordinator will support OCHA’s access strategy in Sudan, working closely with the Head of Access Unit, Deputy Head of Office and other senior staff. The role focuses on analysing humanitarian access dynamics, coordinating with partners and ensuring principled delivery of assistance across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct actor mapping, context analysis and monitor humanitarian developments to inform access strategies.
• Prepare regular access papers, reports and maintain an access database for timely stakeholder updates.
• Facilitate inter‑agency technical review meetings, support negotiations with government and other actors to secure and maintain humanitarian access.
• Provide technical assistance to field offices, organise working groups and contribute to policy‑relevant studies and advocacy initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human‑rights issues, with proven analytical capacity.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure, in conflict‑affected environments, and to guide junior staff while maintaining professional standards.