Consortium Chief of Party
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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 11/09/2026
- Location: Sudan
Overall purpose of the role
HOPE-S (Healing, Outreach, Protection, Empowerment) is a UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 5-years programme designed to tackle gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan. The consortium led by DRC, and composed of Norwegian Church Aid, Trocaire and Zenab along with local NGOs, has been set-up to implement and manage the HOPE Sudan programme.
HOPE-S (Healing, Outreach, Protection, Empowerment) is a UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 5-years programme designed to tackle gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan. The consortium led by DRC, and composed of Norwegian Church Aid, Trocaire and Zenab along with local NGOs, has been set-up to implement and manage the HOPE Sudan programme.
As the consortium lead of this project, DRC Sudan is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (CoP) with exceptional leadership/ senior management and protection experience as well as the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across Sudan.
The CoP will be responsible for 1) providing vision, leadership and direction to the Consortium and its activities (2) leading the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), (3) coordination and overseeing of the quality and progress of the implementation of the consortium, (4) coordination and fulfillment of the governance structure, (5) cooperative and constructive coordination with FCDO and relevant stakeholders, including external representation of the consortium based on agreement with the partners.
Qualifications, experience and technical competencies
Qualifications, experience and technical competencies
- A master’s degree in political science, international law or other relevant field.
- At a minimum 7-years international experience in partner coordination and managing complex humanitarian projects, working in fragile contexts
- Prior experience in multi-stakeholder consortium management and coordination; ability to effectively guide consortium partners.
- Proven experience working on GBV programming &/or demonstrable experience of the role of safeguarding, inclusion and protection in equitable and safe service delivery.
- Experience in localization and strengthening of local capacities.
- High proficiency in programme cycle management, including MEAL processes and data management
- Demonstrated expertise in representation, networking, and senior level engagement with multiple stakeholders, including FCDO and senior ministers
- Strong experience of financial management and donor compliance processes. Prior experience in FCDO requirements highly desirable.
- Proficiency in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and communication.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to take proactive decisions whilst work flexibly within a diverse team
- Highly organized individual, motivated, and accustomed to working in challenging environments.
Languages:
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
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