Country Director Sudan

LocationKhartoum, Sudan (or Port Sudan if security situation does not allow)

LevelExecutive

Posted1w ago

Leadership & Executive

Quick answer

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe is seeking an Executive level Country Director for Sudan to lead its humanitarian and development programs. The role involves strategic leadership, resource mobilization, and managing a diverse team. Applications are due by 10/20/2026.

Role: Country Director Sudan
Organization: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe
Location: Khartoum, Sudan (or Port Sudan if security situation does not allow)
Level: Executive
Category: Leadership & Executive

The role

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is seeking a Country Director for Sudan to lead its humanitarian and development programs in a complex environment. The role involves strategic leadership, resource mobilization, and ensuring alignment with WHH's global strategy. The Country Director will manage a diverse team, foster partnerships, and represent WHH in relevant forums.

What you'll do

Provide strategic leadership and overall management of WHH’s country programme
Lead high-quality humanitarian and development programming
Ensure the financial sustainability of the country programme
Lead and manage a diverse team
Forge and maintain strong relationships with other organizations
Serve as the organization’s legal representative in Sudan

What it takes

Significant senior leadership experience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts
Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
Demonstrated systems leadership
Proven experience leading organizational change, transformation and crisis response
Extensive experience managing integrated humanitarian and development portfolios
Strong external representation and strategic communication skills

What you'll bring

Significant senior leadership experience in fragile contextsProven ability to lead largemultidisciplinary teamsExperience in remote management of teamsDemonstrated systems leadershipProven experience in organizational change and crisis response

How we treat you

Fair Compensation, Commitment to Well-Being, Modern & Agile Work Environment, Personal & Professional Growth

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Khartoum, Sudan (or Port Sudan if security situation does not allow).

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include significant senior leadership experience in fragile contexts, proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, and extensive experience in managing humanitarian and development portfolios.

How do I apply?

Applications should be sent via the online recruiting system by October 20, 2026.

Is the job remote?

The job is not specified as remote, and the location is in Sudan.

How to apply

Apply directly on Deutsche Welthungerhilfe's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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