Capacity Building Associate (Port Sudan) – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Job Title | Capacity Building Associate |
| Location | Port Sudan |
| Classification | G5 |
| Type of Appointment | Special Short-term graded contract, 9 months with possibility of extension. |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and
works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated
to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and
advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible
to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are consideredas firsttier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programs in IOM Sudan, and the direct supervision of the
Grants Management & Capacity Building (GMCB) Coordinator, and in coordination with the Senior Capacity Building and Localization Associate , the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting capacity building activities for non-government organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and civil society organizations (CSOs) who are currently or may in the future serve as implementing partners (IPs) to facilitate the delivery of rapid assistance and carry out activities for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding assistance furthering the principles of localization and ownership of the community in operations and assistance. In addition to supporting trainings and capacity building events, the Capacity Building Associate will support in the creation and maintenance of a vetted pool of implementing partners capable of delivering lifesaving assistance throughout Sudan, and especially in areas where IOM or the UN have limited access and implementation through IPs is most viable option.
CoreFunctions /Responsibilities:
- Assist in tracking the overall status of capacity building activities, ensuring alignment with project
scopes and objectives. - Support the maintenance of a vetted pool of implementing partners, aiding in the identification and
assessment of new partners. Ensure information management systems remain up-to-date concerning
the profile, due diligence and engagement of all partners. - Support in the identification of potential partners to carry out project activities needed based on the
partner pool. - Contribute to the development and delivery of training to staff and implementing partners, enhancing their capacity to deliver assistance.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on sector-specific or cross-cutting capacity
building activities as necessary. - Facilitate the preparation and submission of internal and external reports, updates, and beneficiary
lists for capacity building activities. - Monitor the use of training materials, coordinating pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of capacity building activities.
- Support programmatic assessments of capacity and due diligence of implementing partners, in line
with organizational standards. - Ensure accurate and timely data entry into capacity building tracking systems and management
platforms. - Maintain comprehensive records of all capacity building activities, ensuring compliance with donor
requirements and organizational policies. - Support the Capacity Building Officer in leading the team and managing the portfolio of activities,
stepping in to guide the team as needed. - Undertake duty travel as needed.
- Other tasks may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, Law and/or International Relations, Education or
- a related field with at least four years of relevant work experience; or a high-school diploma with at least six years of relevant work experience
Experience
- Experience in assisting in the implementation of capacity building programs and initiatives.
- Experience in managing or supporting projects, with a focus on capacity development
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
SKILLS
- In depth knowledge of IP / grant award cycle and IOM internal procedures and controls for implementing partners.
- Familiarity with major crisis response sectors (WASH, Health, SNFI, etc.) and their core activities
- Familiarity with Information Management or Grant Management Systems
Languages
- Fluency in English (oral and written) and Working knowledge of Arabic.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the
selection process
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. - Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. - Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed
manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. - Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate. - Accountability: takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own action and delegated work. - Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
OTHER
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation. - Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province that
is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. - Accommodation is not provided.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email referencing the subject
as SVN 35 2025- Capacity Building Associate- G5- Port Sudan, Sudan
Kindly send the following document to: [email protected]
- Cover Letter
- CV
- PHF (PersonalHistory Form)
https://sudan.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1606/files/personal-history-form-sudan.docx
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically
excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period
From 05 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025.
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing,training or
other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
