Strategic Initiatives Manager

Overview

The Strategic Initiatives Manager supports the Head of Programmes in the strategic and quality management of programmes, focusing on expanding, managing, and technically supporting programmes related to durable solutions, commercial contracting, and multi-country programming in Sudan.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Country Office’s strategic plan.
• Engage in fundraising activities and external engagement.
• Stay informed about local trends, challenges, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Programmes to design and implement context-specific programme strategies.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of multi-country programmes.
• Adapt programmes in response to evolving contexts.
• Serve as Project Director for Commercial Contracts, overseeing project and contract management.
• Lead and mentor project managers and staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide guidance.
• Organize training sessions.
• Hold direct line management of Project Manager/Team Lead/Chief of Party and Contract Manager for Commercial Contracts.
• Serve as a key liaison with local and international stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in key forums and meetings.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local entities.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports.
• Utilize local data and feedback for continuous programme improvement.
• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and local legal frameworks.
• Implement mitigation strategies to address potential operational risks.
• Take accountability for financial KPIs for Commercial Contracts.
• Own the project-level risk matrix for Commercial Contracts.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in INGO Programmes in conflict settings.
• Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge in Durable Solutions and/or Commercial contracting, Program development and partnership.
• Experience in high-level representation with external partners (UN, donors, etc.).
• Proven record of successful fundraising and donor engagement, including multi-million-dollar proposals and multi-year strategies.
• Excellent writing and analysis skills.
• Strong experience in producing high-quality technical materials (training material, program tools, proposals, strategic documents etc.) and delivering trainings face to face and remotely.
• Experience working with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning.
• Proficient IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Experience with remote management of programming and line reports.

Qualifications

University degree (bachelor’s) or Advanced University degree (master’s degree) in relevant field.

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