Country Director Sudan and Horn of Africa

About the role

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is seeking an experienced Country Director to lead its Sudan programme and the wider Horn of Africa portfolio from Nairobi. The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight in a complex, remote‑managed environment, driving humanitarian response, civil‑society strengthening, peacebuilding and future Mine Action initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership and management of NPA’s Sudan and Horn of Africa programmes.
• Lead programme growth, fundraising and resource mobilisation across the region.
• Represent NPA with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, civil‑society organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct political, humanitarian and contextual analysis and translate findings into strategic priorities.
• Strengthen partnerships with local organisations and promote locally‑led programming.
• Ensure programme quality, monitoring, accountability and learning across all portfolios.
• Lead and support regional management teams through performance management and organisational development.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in humanitarian or development programmes, preferably in Sudan or the Horn of Africa.
• Demonstrated ability to secure funding, manage donor relationships and lead fundraising initiatives.
• Strong track record of partnership building with local NGOs, government bodies and international agencies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the capacity to translate complex contexts into actionable strategies.
• Experience managing remote or expatriate teams and delivering results in volatile environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Strategic leadership role shaping NPA’s regional influence and programme portfolio.
• Opportunity to drive programme expansion and establish new partnerships across multiple countries.
• Impactful work supporting locally‑led responses that strengthen civil society and promote peace and resilience.
• Engagement with a global network of donors, UN agencies and civil‑society partners.