Deputy Country Director – Khartoum

About the role

ACTED is seeking a Deputy Country Director to support its mission in Sudan, overseeing programmes that blend humanitarian assistance, development initiatives, climate action and environmental protection.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Country Director in leading ACTED’s operations across Sudan.
• Coordinate and monitor humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programmes to ensure they meet ACTED’s strategic objectives.
• Foster collaboration with local, national and international partners to maximize impact.
• Support the integration of emerging technologies and innovative approaches into programme delivery.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in classical humanitarian and development work.
• Strong commitment to climate and environmental issues.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, adapt approaches and take measured risks.
• Capacity to navigate complex challenges where human and environmental suffering intersect.

Required skills

• Leadership and programme management competencies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (12 months) with the possibility of renewal.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 3Zero World vision – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.