IRC started cross-border (XB) interventions into Sudan in 2024 and currently manages a rapidly expanding program portfolio in non-government-controlled regions of Darfur (accessed from Chad) and South Kordofan (accessed from South Sudan).
These interventions are managed separately from the Sudan country program, which implements programs in eastern Sudan in areas controlled by the de-facto Sudan government. IRC intends to build its emergency cross-border interventions into Sudan into longer-term programming.
To enable expansion across Sudan and to protect programming in eastern Sudan from any adverse political consequences arising from work in non-government-controlled areas, EHAU is managing this effort. Decisions on how and when to integrate cross-border programming into the Sudan country program and the East Africa region will be prepared and decided upon later in 2025.
Proposal Development
• In collaboration with the DDP and HQ colleagues, proactively identify new funding opportunities by monitoring and analyzing donor strategies and funding trends.
• Support the DDP and program sector leads in the development of new program design. • Prepare for and lead Go/No Go meetings for funding opportunities as required.
• Assist in ensuring that Go/No Go discussions and program design are consistent with the SAP partnership ambition and program approach.
• In coordination with the Partnerships Coordinator, proactively engage partners in program development efforts.
• Ensure robust and effective representation and resourcing of IRC’s partnership strategy, approach and management in donor proposals and reports.
• Oversee the development of all concept notes and proposals, acting as or delegating responsibility for lead writer or editor. Develop efficient process management tools for proposal development.
• Outline and communicate clear roles and responsibilities and timelines for each department. Facilitate effective cross-departmental coordination.
• Thoroughly review all proposal documents to ensure coherence throughout narratives, logframes, and budgets. • Act as focal point with HQ during proposal review, editing, and submission.
• Ensure all proposal outputs are accurate, complete, of high quality, and submitted on time.
