The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

Position Profile:

DRC is a private, independent, non-profit organization (NGO), devoted, on the basis of humanitarian principles to securing the Protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to promoting long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement. DRC works in the context of conflict-induced displacement of populations and in return and reintegration situations.

The purpose of the AFL Assistant is to coordinate the support functions at (Country) Office and off-load the Project Manager and HMA team of support functions. The responsibilities will encompass all the support activities of DRC HMA projects office: supply chain, admin, finance and liaison. This role has an area focus and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role also provides support to base operations where mine action activities are taking place.

Overall purpose of the role:

Member of the HMA Management Team

• Compliance with and adherence to DRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
• Provide input on operational support to the Project Plan of Action, and coordinate and align operational support with program plans at project level
• Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation
• Responsible for implementation of new country specific technical SOPs, guidelines and tools in Project (HR, Logistic and Finance)
• Ensure close coordination and maintain excellent working relationships with local authorities and relevant stakeholders.
• Duty and Responsibility:

• These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever the context changes significantly.

• Advice and support HMA management team in the implementation of support related SOPs.
• Ensure strong coordination with Port Sudan-based support departments and act as the focal point for coordination between support departments and the HMA Team.
• Supply chain (SC): o Initiate procurement requests and coordinate with the SC team accordingly
• Support with market assessments as required
• Support with Low Value Orders
• Ensure that all orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt.
• Track all Mine Action procurement requests from planning to final delivery
• Participate in bid evaluations, ensuring transparency and proper documentation.
• Prepare procurement documents for goods and services in compliance with DRC guidelines.
• Support with request for payment
• Asset management: o Check that all HMA assets old and new are properly recorded and tagged.
• Maintain asset registers as required
• Support with asset management as required
• Provide logistical and liaison support to HMA team o Travel: accommodation and transport
• Travel permits in collaboration with the DRC liaison and safety team
• Facilitations of training including venue rental, refreshments, printing of materials

• Provide administrative support to HMA team with routine office tasks, document control, archiving, printing and filing

• Coordination with external stakeholders as required

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience

1. knowledge of procurement procedures of INGOs

1. English proficiency

Skills and Experinces:

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

1. for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
2. Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
3. the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
4. Listening and speaking effectively.
5. integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
• Good command in written and spoken English.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Band: Non-management
• Salary Range Starting from, USD 1,025.00
• Duty station: Port Sudan- Country Office
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 21/Oct/2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. National Social Insurance
3. Medical Insurance
4. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
5. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.