Sudan Hub Regional Coordinator

Title:                                      Sudan Hub Regional Coordinator

Type of contract:                  Employment

Contract duration:               Two-year contract, with possible extension

Work time:                            Full-time position (40 hours per week)

Reporting to:                         Head of Interim Reparative Measures Projects Unit

Location:                                Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda with regular trips to Sudan

Start date:                              As soon as possible

Application deadline:           20 October 2026

Background 

The Global Survivors Fund (“GSF”) was launched in October 2019 by Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, thus responding to a gap long identified by survivors. GSF acts to provide interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. GSF advocates for duty bearers as well as the international community to develop reparations programmes. It also guides states and civil society by providing expertise and technical support for designing reparations programmes. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sudan Hub Regional Coordinator. This is a regional leadership position combining strategy, programme management, advocacy and representation, partnership development and team leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy and partnerships 

·       Develop, lead and implement the Sudan Hub strategy;

·       Build and maintain partnerships with NGOs, civil society initiatives and international organisations; 

·       Identify new opportunities for projects and collaboration. 

Programme management 

·       Lead the selection of project implementing partners; 

·       Oversee project design, budgets and implementation across the region;

·       Monitor progress, evaluate results and capture lessons learned. 

Advocacy and representation 

·       Represent the organisation in meetings with governments, donors, UN agencies and partners;

·       Strengthen advocacy networks to improve access to reparations. 

Victims’ Registry 

·       Support the development and rollout of a Victims’ Registry

Education as Reparation 

·       Support the development and rollout of projects focused on Education as Reparation. 

Team management 

·       Manage and support assigned staff ; 

·       Ensure team wellbeing and performance. 

Profile Requirements 

Experience and education 

·       Master’s degree in a relevant field;

·       At least 15 years of relevant experience, including work on Sudan. 

Other requirements 

·       Fluent in English and Arabic (French is an asset);

·       Strong understanding of the Sudan context;

·       Solid practical experience working with survivors and victims of conflict-related sexual violence and civil society organisations;

·       Very strong writing and public speaking skills;

·       Ability to travel regularly in the Sudan Hub countries.

What we offer 

·       Meaningful role contributing to survivor-centred justice and reparations; 

·       Opportunity to lead impactful regional initiatives;

·       Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

How to apply

Please click apply submit your application including two references by 20th October 2026 (midnight CET).

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

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The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) is dedicated to fostering diversity, gender balance, and inclusion, reflecting the varied landscapes where we operate and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from qualified professionals of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. We particularly encourage candidates from regions where GSF is active to apply.

At GSF, we are committed to enforcing stringent Safeguarding policies, covering protection from exploitation, abuse, harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination, as well as child safeguarding and financial and fiscal integrity. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to any form of unacceptable behaviour.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide references from previous employers and complete a self-declaration. 

Please note that candidates must be authorised to work in the country where the position is based at the time of application.

GSF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, or hiring processes (i.e. application stage, interview stage, validation stage, appointment, or training). GSF will never request applicants’ bank account information.

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