Advocacy Manager Sudan

• Lead the development and implementation of NRC Sudan's advocacy and communications strategy in coordination with regional and head offices.
• Provide high-quality analysis of humanitarian, protection, political, and diplomatic developments related to Sudan.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and advocacy products on protection of civilians and humanitarian access.
• Serve as NRC's lead media spokesperson and represent the organisation in relevant forums and with key stakeholders.
• Manage the Advocacy and Communications Unit, including staff performance, recruitment, induction, and development.
• Build and maintain relationships with diplomats, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, media, and local partners to advance advocacy objectives.
• Identify funding opportunities for advocacy work and contribute to proposal development related to humanitarian and protection issues.

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• At least five years' experience in humanitarian, human rights, diplomacy, mediation, or related fields within international organisations.
• Proven substantial experience in advocacy management and influencing in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in strategic communications, media engagement, and acting as a spokesperson.
• Experience working in complex, conflict-affected, and volatile environments with sensitive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of international legal and policy processes related to humanitarian access, protection of civilians, mediation, and humanitarian action.
• Experience in Sudan at the policy level is preferred.
• Experience with humanitarian protection programmes and humanitarian policy and advocacy is preferred.

The position is based in Khartoum with a 12-month renewable contract. The role involves up to 20% travel. Salary is grade 9 on NRC's International salary scale (NOK 48,259.00).

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting an updated CV and cover letter in English. Include links in the cover letter to three advocacy, media, and communications works: one text, one video, and one TV or radio interview. Do not attach certificates or other documents. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 3 November 2026.