Mission and objectivesUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing womenโs rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member Statesโ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
ContextSudanese women continue to show remarkable resilience and leadership through grassroots and women-led CSOs, providing humanitarian aid, documenting violations, and advocating for peace. Yet, these organizations face major institutional and technical gapsโweak financial systems, limited M&E capacity, and restricted access to decision-makingโcompounded by shrinking civic space and security risks. Through the Womenโs Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), UN Women supports women-led CSOs to strengthen their role in humanitarian action and peacebuilding. By investing in their organizational capacity and leadership, WPHF ensures that Sudanese women are not only beneficiaries but key actors shaping peace and recovery efforts.
Task DescriptionReporting to the UN Women National Programme Specialist and under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager for WPHF, the Community Based Volunteeers willl work closely with WPHF women led and women human rights civil society organizations, and contribute to strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WPHF-supported interventions. Activities: 1. Regular Accompaniment & Follow-up โข Provide ongoing support to women-led and young women-led CSOs across 15 states, ensuring timely and quality implementation. 2. Technical Support โข Coach CSOs on financial management, liquidation, and reporting; support timely submission of narrative and financial reports 3. Capacity Development โข Facilitate training sessions on organizational leadership, communications, advocacy, WPSHA strategic programming, safeguarding โข Build CSO capacity in RBM, M&E, and resource mobilization. 4. Monitoring & Learning โข Conduct field spot checks and assess documentation; identify gaps and propose solutions. โข Document best practices, lessons learned, and facilitate peer exchanges 5. Coordination & Advocacy โข Support coalition-building and joint advocacy on WPSHA. โข Prepare evidence-based communications and progress updates for UN Women Key Performance Indicators โข Percentage of CSOs submitting timely and complete financial and narrative reports (Target: 90%+). โข Number of trainings, mentorship sessions, or peer exchanges facilitated (Target: at least 2 per CSO per year). โข Number of spot checks conducted on CSOsโ programmatic and financial documentation (Target: minimum 3 per year per CSO). โข Percentage of CSOs reporting stronger coordination and networking capacities (Target: 70%+). โข Evidence of strengthened institutional systems (financial procedures, M&E frameworks, reporting tools) embedded in CSOs.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Judgement and decision-making โข Planning and organizing โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksThe duty station for this assignment is Sudan, which is currently experiencing one of the gravest humanitarian crises in its history following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023. The volatile security environment has resulted in large-scale displacement, damaged infrastructure, and disruption of essential services. Basic services such as health care, water, electricity, banking, and telecommunications may be limited or unreliable, and access to goods and supplies may fluctuate due to insecurity and market disruptions. International staff are subject to UN security regulations, which may restrict movement within and beyond duty stations. Living conditions are generally categorized as hardship, requiring flexibility, resilience, and adaptability. Accommodation is likely to be basic, with limited amenities, and recreational and social facilities are minimal. Connectivity for internet and mobile networks is inconsistent, though improving in some urban areas. Despite these challenges, UN agencies and international NGOs maintain a presence, and support networks for humanitarian and development staff are in place. The resilience of the Sudanese people, combined with the strong engagement of civil society and international actors, provides a meaningful context in which to contribute to humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts. Volunteers must be prepared to live and work in a fluid, high-stress environment, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and strictly adhere to UN security guidance.