About this role
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.
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. 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.