The Embassy of Norway in Khartoum, currently located in Nairobi, represents Norway in Sudan. Norway’s engagement in Sudan includes support to the political process, humanitarian response, and development cooperation.
03. Jan 2025
The Embassy has a short-term, 6 months vacancy (with possibility for extension) as Political Adviser on Sudan. The position is available from February 2025.
Main duties:
- Reporting on political processes and economic development related to Sudan.
- Dialogue and network building with partners and stakeholders. These may be located both inside and outside of Sudan.
- Participate in meetings with international partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Reporting on the human right situation in Sudan may be added.
- Some grant management related to the thematic focus could be foreseen.
- Give assistance to the Embassy administration, including organizing meetings, travel, and bookings.
- The Head of Mission may decide changes to assigned duties. Restructuring of the work done at the foreign service mission may impact on the main duties.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in political science/social sciences/economics/development studies, or equivalent, is a requirement.
- Knowledge about the political and economic development context in Sudan is a requirement.
- Knowledge about the human rights situation in Sudan is an advantage.
- Experience in political reporting and analysis is a requirement.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Valid work and residence permit in Kenya is a requirement.
Personal attributes
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Self-driven with ability to work unsupervised.
- Active team-member
- Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyze complex data to make assessments and represent Norwegian positions.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
Employment modalities
The position is based in Nairobi under a local contract. Remuneration as programme officer. A professional and conducive working environment will be offered, in addition to insurance and regulatory pension benefits. The programme officers will be based at the Norwegian Embassy in Khartoum, currently co-located with the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi.
Applications should be submitted to the Embassy of Norway, e-mail: sudanapply@mfa.no no later than 20th of January 2025. Please mark the email “Application Sudan PO”.
Applications should include:
- a detailed CV;
- a short letter including summary of professional experience and
- a minimum of 3 professional references
For enquiries about the substance of the job, please contact Ambassador Jon Anton Johnson jon.anton.johnson@mfa.no, or Edle Hamre (Deputy Head of Mission), edle.hamre@mfa.no.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
