Project Officer – Khartoum State, Sudan (National Only)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

Why this Role?

The Project Officer is directly responsible for the quality implementation of project activities, with a specific focus on planning and delivering of capacity-building initiatives for a diverse range of stakeholders – community, civil society organisations, armed groups, amongst others. The Project Officer will monitor progress against project targets, and finally actively contributing to the organisation’s visibility and communication efforts in Sudan.

Work Relations

The Project Officer reports to the Head of Programmes. The role also maintains regular contact with external partners, including civil society organizations, community representatives among others.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned project activities in field locations, including but not limited to workshops, trainings, awareness raising sessions, meetings, and community dialogues.
• Coordinate with local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Troubleshoot logistical challenges and develop creative solutions to ensure activities proceed as planned.
• Maintain detailed records of activity implementation, including attendance, outputs, and any challenges encountered.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and reports.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track project implementation against established targets and timelines, proactively identifying potential delays or challenges.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the Head of Programme, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Contribute, and at times, lead the implementation of project monitoring exercises in field locations. Conduct conflict analysis in the areas of Geneva Call intervention.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project expenses, with supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries, ensuring that their voices are heard and addressed.

Communications and External Relation

• Track project implementation against established targets and timelines, proactively identifying potential delays or challenges.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the Head of Programme, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Contribute, and at times, lead the implementation of project monitoring exercises in field locations.
• Conduct conflict analysis in the areas of Geneva Call intervention.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project expenses, with supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries, ensuring that their voices are heard and addressed.

Partnership Management

• Develop and monitor implementing partners’ workplans, manage contracts and agreements, and build their capacity to advance Geneva Call’s mandate.
• Maintains a close work relationship with partners and, in particular. project managers of partnering organization
• Seeks partner’s highest level of engagement and anticipates/reports on shortcomings (activities, administrative, other).
• Plans with partner, anticipates and proposes solutions on the activities, constraints, capacity building.

Security

• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including financial regulations and security protocols.
• Monitor the security situation in project areas. project partners and prepare risk assessment and suggest mitigation measures to the Head of Programme.
• Remains at all times involved with vetting procedures and concerns while working with partners, suppliers, and interlocutors.

Requirements

Education (Essential)

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in international relations or another humanitarian field. Masters’ degree is an added advantage

Experience (Essential)

• At least 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in humanitarian organizations, particularly in conflict-affected settings and protection work.
• Proven experience in project cycle management and team leadership.
• Experience engaging with armed actors or other non-state actors.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

Job-related Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational development skills, with a proven record of delivering results.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and team-building abilities.
• Good understanding of international development systems, donors, and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in complex environments, managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law is an asset.

Organisational Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience negotiating with armed actors and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences and contexts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to influence, coach, and build consensus in sensitive and complex situations.

Languages (Essential)

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Languages (Desirable)

• Knowledge of additional local languages in Sudan is considered an advantage.

Additional information

• The incumbent must be willing and able to travel at short notice.
• Testing and interviewing will be used as a form of screening.
• Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
• Additional background checks may be required.

Why join Geneva Call?

Geneva Call brings together people of diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and perspectives, fostering an inclusive working environment for all staff.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to Geneva Call’s mission to protect civilians in conflict-affected areas and to work in a dynamic international humanitarian environment. Whatever your area of expertise, your work will contribute to enabling our teams and programmes to deliver meaningful impact in some of the world’s most challenging contexts. If you are motivated by purpose, collaboration and making a tangible difference, we look forward to your application.

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated with, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to Geneva Call’s principles and values, or whose previous position could create safety concerns for Geneva Call staff, will be excluded from the selection process.

Application

We particularly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please only submit your CV and cover letter.

Beside the possibility of submitting your hardcopy at office, please use the below link to apply for the job online and fill-in the form:

Closing date: 17 October 2026

Conditions

• Type of Contract: Fixed term contract (National position)
• Activity rate: 100%, full-time position
• Place of Work: Khartoum State, Sudan
• Preferred start date: 01 November 2026

Our HR team will carefully evaluate your profile against the requirements of the position for which you have applied. Due to the high number of applications Geneva Call receives, we are unfortunately unable to communicate the outcome to every candidate individually. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the HR team and invited to the next stage of the selection process, which may include a written test, interviews and other assessments as appropriate.

By submitting your application, you consent to Geneva Call sharing your CV internally, where necessary, for the purposes of assessing your suitability for current or future employment opportunities.