Health & Nutrition Project Manager

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

As soon as possible 2025. Full time, 12 months.

Role Summary

Develop and lead the assigned health and nutrition (H&N) projects, with support from sector advisors and Project Coordinator. Manage project activities in line with the objectives, time frame and budget with a focus on health system strengthening, training, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Provide technical support and leadership to meet quality and accountability standards, and pursue the development of new funding opportunities.

Project Overview

Medair Sudan is a complex and dynamic country programme due to instability related to conflict and politics. Medair returned to Sudan in 2020 and is currently implementing multi-sectoral projects in health, nutrition, WASH and Shelter/NFI and CVA in vulnerable communities.  There are plans to expand the current programme into new areas, as well as growing and strengthening local partnerships.

Workplace & Conditions

Field based position in West Darfur, Sudan, with basic living conditions.

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Key Activity Areas

• Provide strong leadership of the assigned H&N project teams. Manage the assigned H&N project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns to line manager and in-country H&N advisor.

• Continuously monitor and supervise H&N activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, to ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards

• Provide leadership with the health, nutrition, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly.

• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, representing Medair in meetings and networks; facilitate partnerships and respond to evolving project needs effectively.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and time frames and formats.

Identify and pursue new project and funding opportunities to expand programming in the targeted geographical areas and sectors.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

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Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• University degree in a relevant subject, preferably nutrition or public health.

• 2 years' experience working in a health/nutrition programme in a developing country, preferably in an insecure context.

• Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic language desirable.

• Good computer, numerical, report writing and administration skills. Problem solving ability.

• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other humanitarian guidelines and protocols.

Behavioural Skills

•     Committed to team-building and able to develop, coach and support other team members.

•     Problem-solving ability, and good negotiation and communication skills.

•     Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.

•     Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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