Call for Applications: Capacity Strengthening and Development for Subject Matter Experts (Consultants) in Sudan

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  • Added Date: Monday, 29 September 2025
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Pact is inviting applications from qualified Sudanese consultants to support civil society organizations (CSOs) with organizational and technical capacity development. These short-term, part-time consultancies will play a critical role in strengthening Sudanese CSOs through capacity assessments, peer-to-peer learning, and technical trainings.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2025 (applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis)
Estimated Period of Performance: February 2026 โ€“ October 2027

Key Responsibilities

Scope of Work

Selected consultants will:

Lead organizational capacity assessments (in-person in Uganda, Kenya, and virtual).Deliver organization-wide trainings, peer-to-peer learning sessions, and one-on-one coaching.Support CSOs in developing and implementing capacity action plans.Produce reports summarizing outcomes and recommendations from sessions.Contribute to customized technical assistance, tools, and learning resources.

Areas of Expertise

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following thematic areas:

Strategy and Business PlanningProject/Program ManagementFinancial Management (Accounting/Procurement)Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)Gender MainstreamingFundraisingCommunication and AdvocacyLeadership Coaching / Institutional GovernanceConflict Sensitivity, Risk & Security ManagementWomen & Youth EmpowermentTrauma-Sensitive Programming & Staff CareCommunity Mobilization and AdvocacyDigital Security and/or Data ManagementCommunity-Based Conflict ResolutionCapacity Development for Leadership Skills

Basic Requirements

Qualifications:

Masterโ€™s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict, Psychology, or related disciplines)At least 3 years of professional experience in the MENA or East Africa region, particularly in fragile contextsFluency in Arabic and EnglishDemonstrated experience in organizational/capacity development for civil society actors

3 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:

Strategy and Business Plan DevelopmentProject/Program ManagementFinance, Accounting, or ProcurementMonitoring, Evaluation, and LearningGender MainstreamingFundraisingCommunication and AdvocacyLeadership Coaching or Institutional GovernanceDo No Harm, Risk & Security ManagementWomen & Youth EmpowermentTrauma-Sensitive Programming and Staff CareCommunity Mobilization and AdvocacyDigital Security and Data ManagementCommunity-Based Conflict ResolutionCapacity Development for Leadership Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Additional qualifications such as certificates in Organizational Development, Change Management, Coaching, Training of Trainers, or similar areas are preferred.

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