Emergency Programs Coordinator*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Port Sudan, Sudan.

As Emergency Programs coordinator you will support the development of the multiannual country program and contribute to its implementation and monitoring in order to maximize Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Sudan's impact on the basis of WHH strategy and the relevant concept papers and according the WHH quality standards. Additionally, you will support the Country Director to develop and implement programs and projects and further develop the concept of WHH's intervention in Sudan.

Your responsibilities

• Provide analyses of the humanitarian context and changing needs in sectors such as Food Security, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Climate Resilience etc. in the country and supports the development and the implementation of the humanitarian strategy anchored in the strategic objectives of WHH Sudan
• Ensure that the emergency preparedness planning and response are efficiently linked to the humanitarian strategy
• Lead the development of the humanitarian funding strategy, identify humanitarian donors, and conduct fundraising initiatives
• Lead the development of humanitarian project proposals and oversee the technical implementation of humanitarian activities in the field
• Coordinate rapid assessments and their implementation in the field
• Maintain regular meetings and information exchange with institutional and non-institutional donors, sharing analyses and evidence of field needs
• Ensure regular presence of WHH in all in-country humanitarian coordination meetings and actively participate in relevant clusters
• Ensure WHH’s participation in relevant humanitarian inter-agency activities (e.g. Flash Appeals, Joint Assessments)
• Serve as focal point for the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of emergency response and preparedness planning
• Provide necessary capacity building to the country team and ensure implementation of the identified minimum preparedness actions
• Ensure quality and compliance of WHH interventions with global and organizational standards

Your profile

• A university or college degree in a relevant field like international relations, political science, program management or development cooperation/humanitarian aid
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience managing NGO or UN operations in fragile and insecure locations
• Sound understanding of compliance with legal requirements, including standard NGO and donor policies
• Good management and organization skills even under heavy work pressure
• Excellent staff capacity building and training skills
• Readiness to follow and comply with fast changing security protocols and readiness to travel to project locations (based on security situation)
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in WHH's program countries
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
• Strong communication skills with excellent spoken and written English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by November 2, 2025. Your contact person is Peter Doerr. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

Strong communication skills with excellent spoken and written English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage