JOB SUMMARY Are you a strategic humanitarian leader with the vision to transform health and nutrition programming in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian contexts? CARE is seeking an exceptional Health & Nutrition Advisor to lead the strategic direction, technical excellence, and growth of our Health and Nutrition portfolio in Sudan. This is more than a technical advisory role. It is an opportunity to influence national humanitarian response, strengthen health systems, mobilize significant donor investments, and ensure that women, girls, and vulnerable communities receive life-saving, high-quality healthcare and nutrition services. If you thrive in complex emergencies, enjoy building high-performing teams, and are passionate about creating lasting impact through evidence-based programming and innovation, we would love to hear from you. About CARE Sudan CARE has been working in Sudan since 1979 , delivering humanitarian and development programmes that improve lives while advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. Today, our team of more than 150 dedicated professionals operates across multiple locations throughout Sudan, delivering critical programmes in health, nutrition, humanitarian response, resilience, and protection during one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Your Mission You will provide visionary leadership and technical excellence across CARE’s health and nutrition portfolio—ensuring quality, innovation, and gender-transformative programming from design to delivery. You will: Set the strategic direction for health and nutrition programming in Sudan Lead high-impact programme design and resource mobilisation efforts Champion evidence-based, adaptive programming in complex humanitarian contexts Drive technical excellence and quality assurance across all projects Represent CARE at the highest levels with donors, UN agencies, government, and partners What You Will Do Strategic Leadership & Innovation Develop and evolve CARE Sudan’s Health & Nutrition Strategy Institutionalize gender-transformative approaches across all interventions Promote integrated programming across health, nutrition, WASH, protection, and livelihoods Leverage data, research, and learning to continuously improve program impact Programme Quality & Technical Excellence Lead design of high-quality, evidence-based projects Ensure alignment with global standards (WHO, SPHERE, UNICEF) and national policies Drive innovation in community-based programming, SBCC, and digital solutions Strengthen referral systems, service delivery, and supply chains Monitoring, Learning & Accountability Build a strong culture of data-driven decision-making Oversee assessments, surveys, and programme evaluations Ensure compliance with donor requirements and safeguarding standards Produce high-quality reports and strategic insights Partnerships & Advocacy Represent CARE in national and global coordination forums Influence policy, partnerships, and sectoral priorities Build alliances with Ministries of Health, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors Fundraising & Growth Lead the development of competitive proposals and concept notes Cultivate strong relationships with institutional donors and partners Expand CARE’s health and nutrition portfolio through strategic resource mobilisation Emergency Response Leadership Lead rapid scale-up during crises, outbreaks, and displacement emergencies Provide field-level technical support and real-time problem solving Team Leadership & Capacity Building Mentor and coach multidisciplinary teams across Sudan Strengthen staff and partner capacity through training and technical guidance Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and purpose-driven team culture Why Join CARE? At CARE, you will join a global organization committed to fighting poverty and social injustice while placing women and girls at the centre of sustainable change. Your leadership will help shape the future of humanitarian health programming while making a tangible difference in the lives of millions of people affected by crisis. Join CARE and help build a healthier, more resilient future for the people of Sudan. #LI-CM1