Sudan INGO Forum Director
Mercy CorpsPort Sudan, Sudan • Khartoum, Al Khartum, Sudan • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya • South Darfur State, Sudan
Posted April 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Job Description
The Sudan INGO Forum Director will provide overall strategic leadership to the Forum, overseeing coordination, representation, and stakeholder engagement efforts. The Director will ensure the Forum remains responsive, inclusive, and impactful in an increasingly complex humanitarian context.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of humanitarian sector experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership or coordination roles
- Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination, access negotiations, and inter-agency mechanisms
- Proven experience leading teams in complex humanitarian environments
- Exceptional representation and diplomacy skills with experience engaging with UN agencies, donors, and host governments
- Ability to operate independently and with significant strategic autonomy
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
