Relief International is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Humanitarian Access and risk Manager role in Sudan. This crucial position involves implementing and overseeing RI’s Safety and Risk Management (SRM) practices. The key responsibilities include managing and enforcing safety and access policies and strategies, conducting in-depth contextual analysis, and enhancing the capabilities of safety and access teams within Sudan offices. establishing and applying RI-specific safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout RI’s field and program locations across Sudan. The role will primarily be based at the Country Office but will also require regular internal travel to provide staff support.

An essential element of the role will be providing training packages to colleagues within various field offices throughout Sudan. This is a core element of our capacity-building and risk-mitigation strategy.

The Safety Access and Risk Manager will directly support the Sudan Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Country Director (CD), playing a pivotal role in overseeing operations throughout Sudan. This includes working closely with staff, partners, and communities to strengthen sub-office capacities, delivering regular, timely analyses and incident reports to the CD, and, if necessary, deploying in support of Country Office teams. Additionally, the role entails developing regionally consistent strategies for effectively managing safety and security across RI’s regional operations.