Head, SDGs Integration Unit

Company Description

Sudan’s Policy Advisory Group (SPAG) is an independent, voluntary-based, and non-partisan group of Sudanese experts who provide an essential practitioner perspective on emerging social, political, and development contexts. SPAG offers advice on maximising the contribution of policy advocacy and research in policymaking, toward building a new strategic roadmap for the Republic of Sudan.

Sudan Vision 2030 is a policy-based project for a multistage national strategic vision that represents Sudanese people’s aspirations for a better future. The vision aim at creates the needed shift to transform Sudan into a leading country in Africa by the year 2030. From the economy to governance, and the rule of law to repositioning Sudan on the global agenda, Sudan Vision 2030 demonstrated a solid commitment and a national passion for change and development.

Job Description

Vacancy code: VA/SV-PMO/S0021
Position Title: Head, SDGs Integration Unit
Department/Unit: Executive Council
Duty Station: Khartoum, Republic of Sudan
Contract type: Voluntary Service (VS) Part-time
Duration: 2 Years with a possibility of extension

THE ROLE
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Project Manager, the Head, SDGs Integration Unit support coordination across the various data and analytics engagements of the SDG Integration team, including data analysis and PMO support activities.

Responsibilities
As delegated by the Executive Project Manager, the Head, SDGs Integration Unit will work to perform the following tasks and duties:

• Contributing background research on the development and prototyping of PMO’s integrated support to various pillars, portfolio and projects on the implementation of the SDGs.
• Supporting a mapping of project activities and disruptive trends against the SDGs and helping assess their impact on the SDGs.
• Proactively engage with PMO leaders to update pages and dashboards with SDGs-related data and insights.
• Lead on coordination across engagements and partnerships with SDGs-driven agencies. 
• Develop SDGs communications and outreach materials, in coordination with Corporate Communications Unit.
• Oversee and support various initiatives undertaken by the SDG Integration Unit.
• Supporting the development of policy papers, studies, reports, briefing notes, and speeches, as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Contributing background research on the development and prototyping of PMO’s integrated support to various pillars, portfolio and projects on the implementation of the SDGs.
• Supporting a mapping of project activities and disruptive trends against the SDGs and helping assess their impact on the SDGs.
• Proactively engage with PMO leaders to update pages and dashboards with SDGs-related data and insights.
• Lead on coordination across engagements and partnerships with SDGs-driven agencies. 
• Develop SDGs communications and outreach materials, in coordination with Corporate Communications Unit.
• Oversee and support various initiatives undertaken by the SDG Integration Unit.
• Supporting the development of policy papers, studies, reports, briefing notes, and speeches, as requested by the supervisor.

Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to, and enthusiastic about the mission of Sudan Vision 2030.
• A strategic thinker who is adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, able to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes.
• Outgoing, straightforward, and creative.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Results-oriented.
• Team-focused, enjoy working as part of an active group of highly engaged individuals, sharing information readily with co-workers, and listening to and respecting others; able and willing to assist co-workers in the development of their own professional skills in order to ensure the team’s success.
• A person who presents a high degree of maturity, honesty, trust, sophistication, and integrity and cultivates these qualities in others.

Education

Advanced university degree (or equivalent), preferably in economics, political or social science, international studies, development studies, or any other related field

Language

Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential for this position. 

Additional Considerations

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The incumbent is responsible for abiding by security policies, administrative instructions, plans, and procedures of the Sudan Vision 2030.