الجزء الأول: جمهوريون أحببتهم

mohamed majzoub
Dear all

I am writing to let you know that Majzoub Mohamed, our CD in Sudan, is retiring from ADD. We have been in discussions with him about his decision to retire for a while and his last day will be the 27th April 2017. I want to pay tribute to the way he has grown the programme in Sudan and ensured that ADD is an effective ally to the disability movement there. I will miss his calm wisdom and depth of expertise as an INGO leader. His honesty and kindness as a leader have always been evident to me. I have enjoyed working with him immensely and will personally be sad to see him go.

Although I have only got to know Majzoub over this last year since I have been at ADD, I also think it’s also fitting to acknowledge his long-standing commitment to international development and the work he has done with other INGOs, such as Practical Action. I know he will also be missed within the Sudanese community of INGO leaders. I feel very humbled to think of the number of lives he has impacted in Sudan with his long service to justice and development. So, I’m sure everyone will want to join me in thanking Majzoub for his commitment and hard work and wish him all the best for his retirement.

We have begun the search for a substantive CD and hope to hold interviews in May. In the meantime, Awadia Salih, the current Programme Development Manager in Sudan, has kindly agreed to cover the role as an interim CD. Awadia has a depth of expertise and I know she will do a fantastic job taking care of the Sudan programme for the next few months. Transitions can often be tricky and so I know Awadia will and the wider Sudan team will appreciate the support of the wider ADD family.
Finally, could CDs please cascade this message to their teams.

With my very best wishes

Jasmine

Jasmine O’Connor OBE
Director of International Programmes