Women's Protection Coordinator

Trócaire is one of Ireland’s leading INGOs , with almost 50 years’ experience in development and humanitarian response. Trócaire works in partnership with local actors and is a member of Caritas Internationalis. Partnering with local communities in some of the world's most vulnerable regions, and engaging the public in Ireland, we aim to bring about lasting change for a just world. Operating in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, Trócaire focuses on five core goals:

• Promote Access to Justice
• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice
• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & leadership
• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity
• Mobilise Public Action in Ireland to Achieve Global Justice

Our mission is grounded in the values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance, and Accountability, which guide all aspects of our work. Trócaire is a member of the global GBV Working Group, the Call to Action on Protection from GBV in Emergencies and the Irish Consortium on GBV.

Trócaire in South Kordofan

Trócaire has been working in South Kordofan since 2011, delivering humanitarian and development programmes through local partners in collaboration with local authorities. The current portfolio includes Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods and Food Security, with a strong protection mainstreaming and safe programme delivery. From August 2026, Trócaire will expand its programme with the implementation of two projects under its Women and Girls Protection, Voice and Leadership thematic area. This role will provide strategic and technical oversight of these projects, ensuring effective implementation and quality programming in partnership with local stakeholders.

Purpose of the Role

The Women's Protection Coordinator will lead the implementation and quality assurance of Trócaire’s Women and Girls Protection, Voice and Leadership programme in South Kordofan. The role will provide strategic and technical support to local partners and women-led organisations, ensuring effective GBV prevention and response programming, adhering to GBV minimum standards and delivery of quality, survivor-centred protection programming for women and girls affected by conflict.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight

• Support Trocaire partners in project setup including Women and Girls Safe Spaces and other emergency response activities at inception phase.
• Provide core GBV trainings including GBV Case Management, GBV Information Management System (IMS) INSPiRE Training etc to Trocaire partners and ensure high quality through regular accompaniment and mentoring of partner staff.
• Ensure GBV approaches are consistent, effective, culturally appropriate, and based on evidence or innovative methods.
• Work with GBViE advisor to develop a GBV programme strategy that aligns with the local context, organisational priorities and policies, and Sudan’s Country Strategic Plan.
• Conduct thorough analyses (contextual, power, poverty, gender) to shape programme strategies, locations, and target populations.
• Create standard procedures for GBV prevention and response in coordination with Trócaire’s global advisor and local partners, including GBV Case Management protocol and ensure ethical data management.
• Ensure all project sectors incorporate GBV prevention, mitigation, and follow Trócaire women empowerment integration (WEI).
• Support the adapatation of the relevant social norm approach i.e. SASA! Faith to facilitate community-led norm transformation activities (e.g., working with men and boys, community dialogues) to show intent to tackle root causes of GBV and gender inequality.
• Engage in coordination meetings and learning sessions and regular check ins with HQ GBViE, Gender and protection advisors.
• Support partners to conduct participatory safety audits, community‑led risk mitigation action plans, and community dialogues/information campaign.
• Support legal aid analysis as part of GBV service and improvement of services to GBV survivors.

Programme Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation

• Collaborate with partners including Women Centred Organisations (WCOs) to develop project work plans and close follow up of implementation plans in line with minimum standards and donor requirements
• Implement administrative procedures (Salesforce and Agresso) to manage projects to a high standard.
• Work with the MEAL Coordinator to establish an M&E Framework and work with partners to define their learning focus and develop a strategy for reporting, monitoring and learning in line with project logfrmae.
• Regularly review programme progress through partner and team meetings.
• Establish a reporting schedule (financial and narrative) aligned with programme indicators and donor requirements.
• Ensure financial reports are reviewed and signed off by the Finance Manager.
• Regular field visits to project locations to oversee programme implementation.
• Capture and share learning moments with Trócaire colleagues.
• Conduct a programme baseline using indicators aligned with the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBViE Programming M&E Framework, organisational standards, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaborate with the Programme Accountant to develop a budget that ensures value for money and clear spending timelines.
• Support conducting consortium learning review, mid-term and end-of-programme evaluations, ensuring that lessons learned shape adaptation, flexible delivery models, and inform future programme designs.
• Provide timely information for the annual country report,
• As part of the WLO Strengthening intiative under this project, structured WLO capacity assessments, peer learning platforms, and financial support mechanisms for grassroots WLOs

Partner Relations and Support

• Work with the partnership hub, HQ safeguarding advisor and any other relevant staff to ensure partners are supported on their thematic area.
• Maintain partnerships in line with Trócaire’s Partnership Policy.
• Use the Partner Capacity Building Framework to create plans that strengthen partners’ capacities, set targets, and review progress.
• Ensure all partners complete the Partner Governance and Finance Capacity Assessment before formal commitments are made.
• Promote accountability of partners to target communities and strengthen partnerships with government bodies, focusing on capacity-building in target areas.

Institutional Funding

• Collaborate with the BDGM/CD to identify and secure institutional funding sources.
• Ensure donor funds are managed in line with donor and organisational requirements.
• Train and support partners on grant management and reporting to meet donor standards.

Networking

• Participate in relevant thematic networks including GBV working group in South Kordofan, forums, and coordination meetings at the national and international levels to enhance programme learning and impact.
• Coordinate with other sectors to ensure GBV and Protection are integrated into services.
• Develop and contribute to advocacy strategies on GBV issues in coordination with HQ and local partners.
• Identify and pursue policy change priorities through an advocacy strategy.
• Support local partners including WLO to actively participate in humanitarian coordination forums, advocacy platforms, and decision‑making spaces.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Supervisor GBV programme team (Goal 3 staff) in Sudan.
• Collaborate with colleagues at local, regional, and global levels to achieve organisational goals.
• Contribute to global thematic meetings as needed.
• Provide content for Trócaire’s Communications, Campaigns, Fundraising, and Education units.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the CD or Programme Manager.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities with a talent for motivating teams around shared objectives.
• Strategic thinker with experience developing and implementing programme strategies in line with country priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with a focus on planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Arabic is an added value.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience managing GBV programme.
• Minimum of 4 years leading and managing teams, with demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of development concepts such as results-based management, rights-based approaches, and participatory methodologies.
• Proven experience promoting gender equity within programmes and international organisations.
• Experience securing and managing significant institutional donor grants.
• Proven leadership in building cohesive, inclusive teams and staff development.
• Familiarity with management information systems.
• Experience and knowledge of South Kordofan, Sudan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies or a related area.
• Specific qualification in the thematic area of Protection or GBV.
• Minimum of two years managing programmes, ideally in Sudan.
• At least two years of experience working in a partnership context.
• Proven advocacy experience with partners.
• Research experience is a plus.

Qualities/Competencies

• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trōcaire’s values with integrity to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations, and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trōcaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision-making.
• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trōcaire’s’ mission.
• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here .

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available here

Benefits

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. Kenya Terms and conditions.

This is a one-year Fixed Term Contract, subject to renewal, based in Kauda, Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, which entails regular travel to programme locations and Nairobi. For the individual possessing the necessary experience and passion for the position, Trócaire presents an attractive compensation package that includes salary and benefits. Kenya Terms and conditions.

Reporting to the Country Director, this is a Fixed Term contract for a period of one year (renewable) and is based in Kauda, Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, with 50% involving travel.

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026