Operations Manager Sudan

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Operation Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of the PIS’s strategy by leading the department to provide effective and efficient programme support services, which include Supply Chain Management (developing logistics, fleet, and procurement systems and procedures, managing supplier relations, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies). This role is also responsible for actively monitoring Sudan's safety and security environment, ensuring all Plan offices function according to inclusive Security-For-All guidelines. 

The Individual

You are an accomplished leader with extensive expertise in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, and security operations, especially in complex humanitarian settings. With a strong understanding of Sudan’s context, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles, you excel in operational planning, risk management, and compliance. You possess proven leadership skills in building and managing diverse teams, driving operational efficiency, and delivering results under pressure.

You bring exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills, coupled with a commitment to child safeguarding, anti-fraud policies, and gender equality. Proficient in SAP and ERP systems, you are highly adaptable to evolving systems and processes. Fluency in English and Arabic enables you to engage effectively with stakeholders. With a passion for fostering inclusive and safe environments, you are ready to drive operational excellence in alignment with Plan International’s mission.

Please click on this link to see the full role profile: Operations Manager - Sudan 2024.docx

Only applications in English will be considered. This role is also open to Sudanese Nationals 

Location: Port Sudan, Sudan. Relocation support will be provided

Type of Role: 13 Months + 

Reports to: Country Director

Closing Date: 18th December 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.