Partnership Manager – Action Against Hunger Sudan

Company: Action Against Hunger Spain
Job Title: Partnership Manager
Vacancy Number: 7
Location: Sudan
Duty Station: Port Sudan / Khartoum
Department: Program Unit
Grade Level: V5
Reports To: Grants and Reporting Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time (National Position)
Contract Duration: 12 Months with Three (03) Months Probation Period (Renewable Subject to Funding and Performance)
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 08 Dec 2026
Industry: NGO, Humanitarian Aid, Partnership Management, Grants Management, International Development

Job Overview

Action Against Hunger Spain is recruiting an experienced Partnership Manager to strengthen NGO partnerships, donor coordination, and localization strategies in Sudan. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in partnership management, grants coordination, humanitarian project management, donor compliance, NGO capacity building, consortium management, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and international development programmes.

The successful candidate will lead partnership systems and support effective collaboration with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies, local organizations, institutional donors, and consortium partners to strengthen humanitarian programme delivery.

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About the Organization

Action Against Hunger Spain is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to ending child hunger and improving the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide.

Operating in over 40 countries, the organization provides humanitarian support through:

• Nutrition and Food Security Programmes
• Health and Emergency Response
• Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
• Livelihood Support and Resilience Building
• Humanitarian Assistance and Protection Services

The organization supports millions of people every year through sustainable and emergency interventions.

Job Purpose

The Partnership Manager will play a strategic role in strengthening partnerships and supporting programme implementation through effective partner engagement, due diligence, capacity building, compliance monitoring, and grants coordination.

The role focuses on managing partnerships aligned with Action Against Hunger’s partnership policies, donor regulations, localization strategy, and humanitarian principles.

The selected candidate will coordinate with programme teams, finance units, donors, local organizations, consortium partners, and headquarters teams to ensure high-quality partnership management.

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Key Job Responsibilities (JD)

Objective 1: Partnership Management

The selected candidate will:

• Support the complete partnership management cycle, including:
  • Partner identification
  • Partner assessment and due diligence
  • Partnership agreement development
  • Sub-award management
  • Risk management
  • Monitoring and accountability
  • Partnership closure
• Conduct and co-lead Partner Due Diligence (PDD) processes and capacity analysis.
• Review partner proposals, project plans, and budgets.
• Coordinate partnership agreement preparation based on donor and project requirements.
• Liaise with headquarters for approvals and documentation review.
• Facilitate:
  • Partnership kick-off meetings
  • Review meetings
  • Partnership close-out processes
• Monitor partner performance, programme quality, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate partner capacity strengthening and coaching initiatives.
• Ensure timely partner payments in collaboration with finance teams.
• Maintain updated partnership trackers, schedules, and compliance files.

Objective 2: Partnership Strategy & Program Approach

The Partnership Manager will:

• Support external engagement with:
  • NGOs
  • INGOs
  • UN agencies
  • Community organizations
• Help establish long-term strategic partnerships in Sudan.
• Ensure partners comply with:
  • Organizational policies
  • International Strategic Priorities (ISP 3)
  • Donor compliance standards
• Support identification of local organizations, particularly women-led organizations supporting women and girls.
• Contribute to humanitarian coordination and localization approaches.

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Objective 3: Localization Strategy & Partner Capacity Building

The selected candidate will:

• Promote and implement Action Against Hunger’s Localization Strategy.
• Strengthen understanding of partnership principles across programme teams.
• Build a respectful and collaborative partnership culture.
• Coordinate training and technical support for partners.
• Facilitate partner feedback mechanisms to improve partnership effectiveness.
• Promote transparent communication and accountability.

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Preferred Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • International Development
  • International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Humanitarian Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Or a related field

Additional studies or certifications in International Cooperation, Grants Management, Project Cycle Management, Donor Compliance, NGO Management, or Risk Management will be considered highly advantageous.

Experience Requirements

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 5 years of NGO experience
• At least 2 years of direct partnership management experience in humanitarian settings
• Proven experience working with:
  • International public donors
  • Macro grants and institutional grants
  • Consortium partnerships
  • Donor-funded programmes
• Strong understanding of:
  • Project Cycle Management (PCM)
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk mapping and analysis
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Grant compliance requirements

Previous humanitarian sector experience in fragile or emergency contexts is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Partnership and stakeholder management
• Grants and donor compliance
• Proposal and budget review
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Capacity building and partner support
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Localization strategy implementation

Computer Skills

Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in:

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Reporting Systems

Language Requirements

• Fluent English (Written & Spoken) – Mandatory
• Fluent Arabic (Written & Spoken) – Mandatory

Mobility Requirement

The selected candidate must be willing to travel frequently to intervention areas including:

• Central Darfur
• South Kordofan
• White Nile
• Blue Nile States

Soft Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong communication and representation skills
• Leadership and coordination abilities
• Cross-cultural teamwork
• Problem-solving mindset
• Organizational and planning skills
• Commitment to gender equality and inclusion

Salary, Benefits & Compensation

Salary Package

• Gross Salary: USD 1,650 per month

Benefits Include:

• 21 Working Days Annual Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Eid Bonus
• 13th Month Salary
• Emotional Care Service for Employees and Families
• Professional development and humanitarian sector exposure

Contract Details

• 12-Month Renewable Contract
• 3-Month Probation Period
• Renewal based on performance and funding availability

Policies & Compliance

The selected candidate must understand and comply with:

• Code of Conduct & Principles Charter
• Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) Policy
• Gender Equality Policy
• Child Protection Policy
• Data Protection & Security Policy
• Anti-Corruption Policy
• Workplace Harassment Prevention Standards

Important Notes

• This is a National Position for Sudanese Citizens Only.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates may be considered for additional suitable opportunities within the organization.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Academic certificates
• NGO partnership and grants experience documents
• Professional references

Apply through the official Action Against Hunger recruitment platform.

Application Tip: Candidates with experience in partnership management, donor-funded projects, grants coordination, NGO operations, consortium management, localization strategies, humanitarian response, stakeholder engagement, and compliance management are encouraged to apply early before the closing date.