Senior Governance and Civil Society Advisor

The Senior Governance and Civil Society Advisor reports to the USAID/Sudan Mission Director and is based in Khartoum, Sudan.  The incumbent coordinates USAID strategy and assistance in support of democratic processes and civil society development. He/she liaises with other USAID teams, as needed, to ensure maximum effectiveness of USAID activities in support of democratic governance and civil society development.  The incumbent ensures that USAID assistance is well-coordinated with other donors and between USAID implementing partners, well-monitored, and effectively managed to rapidly adjust to changing needs and context.

This position requires technical and programmatic expertise in the design and management of governance and civil society development programming.  Duties will include managing USAID programs, liaising with relevant USAID/Africa Bureau staff, the Mission Director and technical team staff on program activities in Sudan, and relevant U.S. Embassy officials.  The incumbent is also responsible for representing USAID and the U.S. Government in donor meetings and technical working groups and in meetings with host government officials and civil society representatives.  As part of these duties, s/he will supervise up to two Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs).

As leader of the USAID/Sudan DG Team, the incumbent will, as required, contribute to broader DG functions such as preparation of relevant sections of the annual Operational Plan and Performance Report, the Mission Performance Plan, pipeline management reviews, program implementation reviews, and other USAID and USG reporting requirements.  The incumbent will also, as needed, provide talking points and briefing notes in response to requests from Congress and USAID/Washington and the State Department.  The incumbent will serve as a key member of the Mission's Senior Staff.