Innovation & Co-Design Coordinator (Khartoum) – SAVE THE CHILDREN

By Osama Elsheikh Last updated Dec 19, 2025

Job Description

Job Identification	14571
Job Category	Programme, Development and Quality
Posting Date	12/18/2025, 01:34 PM
Apply Before	01/05/2026, 01:59 AM
Job Schedule	Full time
Locations	Khartoum

Co-Design and Innovation Initiatives

Lead on the development and oversee the roll-out of an organisational Innovations roadmap
Establish forums and networks of people passionate about community-led solutions, inside the organisation and outside
Create spaces where co-design can occur, uplifting the voices and ideas of those who are closest to the problem space
Lead the development of workshops, consultations or co-production efforts
Develop strategic and operational plans for innovations
Promote an innovative organisational culture which prioritises learning, accepts failure as part of a journey
Build strong relationships with colleagues and provide support
Drive the implementation of the innovation roadmap by: Supporting Technical Specialists to prioritise, explore programmatic and digital innovations in each thematic area
Work across projects to garner inputs and support for innovation
Identify and develop existing proven innovations and digital solutions, products and services for consumption/adoption
Facilitate sharing of knowledge and learnings of how innovations and digital solutions are being used in programs
Continuously monitor on-going innovations and digital initiatives within and outside the organisation and champion best practices in implementing innovations and digital solutions
Promote initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and creativity across the office.

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

Actively participate in the development and review of country strategy and thematic programme plans. Specifically lead on innovations strategies in collaboration with other technical sectors.
Analyse donor priorities and positions on issues related to innovations, identifying funding opportunities
Ensure all concept notes and proposals have robust learning agenda, have integrated innovations and are designed to achieve impact.
Ensure that programme strategy supports and demonstrates good practice in participation, inclusion, child safeguarding and gender mainstreaming.
Using a child rights programming lens, ensure that our programming is built around the Theory of Change and aligns with Global Initiative strategic directions.

Programme Quality

Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of Save the Children’s innovation programming in Sudan.
Liaise with the Programme Operations department to ensure all programme staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate learning and high quality, innovative and impactful programming and ensure it is delivered in a timely fashion.
The position will be required to travel 30-40% of the time to Save the Children program locations
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve innovations.
Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants.
Provide input on partner selection and coach partners in programming principles.
Analyse and provide feedback on programme implementation to ensure gender equity and adequate child participation.

Communications and External Representation

Provide internal communications support across projects showcasing innovations and impact successes, lessons learnt and efforts
Monitor and disseminate external trends on innovation – reports/conferences/funding opportunities and key insights
Provide support for the development/updating of donor materials related to innovations
Support knowledge sharing across by capturing and sharing best practices, success stories and lessons learned
Write communications materials for diverse and relevant audiences
Represent Save the Children in any relevant external networks with partners, donors and government
Maintain a continuous mapping of potential CSO partners to advance our work
Work with relevant government institutions