Job Description

Human Resources Manager Jobs in Sudan | Relief International NGO Careers

Company: Relief International (RI)
Location: Sudan
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: NGO, Humanitarian Aid, Human Resources, International Development, Emergency Response
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years (Including 2+ Years in HR Management)
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Related Field
Salary: Competitive NGO salary package (Based on qualifications, experience, and donor funding policies)

Relief International (RI) is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager (HRM) to oversee HR operations, workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR compliance across its Sudan country program. This position is ideal for professionals experienced in human resources jobs, NGO management, humanitarian HR careers, recruitment, labor law compliance, employee relations, payroll management, and organizational development.

Candidates searching for NGO jobs in Sudan, HR manager vacancies, humanitarian jobs, nonprofit careers, international development employment, donor-funded jobs, administration jobs, and people management careers may find this opportunity highly rewarding.

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About Relief International (RI)

Relief International is an international nonprofit organization working across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to support communities affected by conflict, climate change, disasters, and humanitarian crises.

RI operates programs in:

• Health and Nutrition
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
• Education and Livelihoods
• Emergency Response and Community Resilience
• Humanitarian Protection and Wellbeing

The organization works through evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, and climate-smart programming, partnering with local communities to deliver sustainable impact.

Job Overview

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership to ensure that workforce systems effectively support humanitarian programming in Sudan.

The successful candidate will oversee:

• HR policy implementation
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Compensation and payroll support
• Workforce planning and restructuring
• Learning and development initiatives
• Compliance with labor laws and organizational standards

The HRM will also advise senior leadership on people management strategies while strengthening staff engagement and organizational culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational priorities and Sudan labor laws.
• Standardize HR systems and procedures across operations.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, staffing models, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support development and rollout of HR manuals, policies, and operational procedures.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment processes to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates.
• Support managers in creating job descriptions and staffing plans.
• Promote transparent, fair, and inclusive recruitment systems.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for newly hired staff.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and employee documentation.

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Compensation, Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Support salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing for direct and indirect staff.
• Monitor employee leave tracking and HR reporting systems.
• Provide guidance on tax regulations, social insurance, severance benefits, and labor compliance.
• Support deployment and maintenance of payroll systems and HR software.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Address grievances and employee relations matters fairly and professionally.
• Support conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures.
• Strengthen employee engagement and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Workforce Planning & Organizational Development

• Support workforce restructuring, contract transitions, and operational scale-up or scale-down processes.
• Ensure compliance during staff exits, final settlements, and legal procedures.
• Advise management on employment-related risks and compliance measures.

Capacity Building & Staff Development

• Lead HR training for supervisors and managers.
• Support performance management systems and staff appraisals.
• Develop professional development plans for national staff.
• Strengthen people management skills across departments.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Manage HR information systems such as Bamboo.
• Prepare workforce analytics and HR reports for management.
• Monitor staffing trends, workforce risks, and HR performance indicators.

Leadership & Compliance

• Serve as an ethical leader and role model.
• Support safeguarding investigations and incident management.
• Collaborate with peer agencies and HR professionals to strengthen HR best practices.
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian values and organizational safeguarding standards.

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Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business Administration
  • Organizational Development
  • Psychology
  • Management or a related field
• Professional HR certifications or training are strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications in labor law, HR analytics, organizational development, payroll management, or people management are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience
• At least 2 years in an HR managerial role
• Experience within the INGO, humanitarian, or nonprofit sector
• Strong understanding of Sudanese labor law and HR compliance
• Experience in:
  • Workforce planning
  • Recruitment and staffing
  • Employee relations
  • Payroll administration
  • Emergency scale-up/scale-down operations

Experience managing HR in complex or conflict-affected settings is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should have:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Knowledge of labor law and HR compliance systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Experience using HR systems such as BambooHR
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to manage confidential employee information professionally
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Adaptability in challenging operational environments

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• French language proficiency is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

The organization offers a competitive humanitarian sector compensation package that may include:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Medical and insurance benefits
• Professional training and career development support
• Paid leave entitlements
• Humanitarian field support allowances
• International NGO career advancement opportunities

Training and Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive professional development in:

• HR Leadership and Workforce Planning
• Humanitarian HR Systems
• Labor Law and Compliance
• Performance Management
• Safeguarding and Employee Relations
• Payroll and HR Information Systems
• Leadership and Organizational Development

This position provides strong career progression into senior roles such as Country HR Director, Regional HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People & Culture Lead, or Humanitarian Operations Manager.

Work Environment

The role requires working in a dynamic humanitarian setting where flexibility, resilience, professionalism, and strong people management skills are essential. Travel may occasionally be required to support field offices and HR operations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Cover Letter explaining HR and humanitarian sector experience
• Copies of educational and professional certifications
• References from previous employers

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and further assessments.