- Job number: SRH05475
- Area of expertise: Regional Coordination / Country Director
- Status: Employee
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 01/08/2023
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: Nโdjamena (awaiting Sudanese visa) with visits to Adrรฉ/ GeneinaSOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams โ 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
Following fighting between SAF (regular army) and RSF (rapid support forces) since April 2023, SI is developing a rapid emergency response in Sudan.
In Geneina, West Darfur, SI opened a base in August 2022, providing assistance to IDPs living in the gathering sites inside the city. The response was WASH in emergency activities with water trucking, construction of boreholes, hygiene kits distribution, latrines construction and rehabilitationโฆ
Today, the situation in Darfur, and specifically in Geneina is worsening due to the conflict at country level. SI is assessing the sites and the needs for an emergency response which began in May 2023, providing WASH in emergency activities to the IDPs and host communities in Geneina, and possibly in other states in Darfur (El Fasher, Nyala). SI began water trucking activities in May 2023 and is the only WASH actor in Geneina.
In the East of the country, especially Gedaref, Al Jazirah and Madani states, security situation is tense but much calmer than in Darfur. SI is doing assessments to implement a WASH/shelter and NFIs response for IDPs, mainly coming from Khartoum.
In Khartoum, SI wants to develop a WASH emergency response as soon as possible, and when authorizations are provided.
SI is one of the pillars of the INGO forum coordination, especially for Darfur.
About the job
General objective:
The Consortium Coordinator plays a key role in developing and monitoring the Consortium strategy (BHA Darfur consortium) with 3 others partners (PUI, MC and TGH). He or she guarantees a high level of interdepartmental coordination in the management of the consortium and provides strategic support to partners in terms of donor compliance and accountability, follow-up of activities, implementing partners management, external compliance and consortium organization and management.
The main challenges:
- Due to the ongoing conflict, SI Sudan mission increased a lot its activities and fundings (from 400 000 USD end of March 2023 to more than 10 millions USD in August 2023) - this BHA funding is 7M USD with 4 INGOs + local partners
Flexibility of the funding due to the ongoing conflict
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Compliance and Accountability Ensure the continuity on the flow of information and reporting within the consortium Liaise with DCD for Programs and Wash Co to structure the Consortium Unit and Roles and Responsabilities Support the DCD for programms to formalize proposal and reporting writing processes within the CO; Develop the partnership strategy in the consortium and its implementationYour profile
Education / academic background:
Master degree in international relations, programs management
Experience:
3/4 years in humanitarian sector
Language:
English fluently French Arabic would be a strong assetSI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
Awaiting for Sudanese visas, the coordination team is based in N'Djamena, where conditions are comfortable. The guest house and office will be separated, with hot water, air conditioning, TV, Internet and electricity. The city of N'Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community.
The coordination team is supposed to regularly visit the Adrรฉ base (and possibly go to Geneina, in Darfur). The GH is in good standard, shared rooms (for now, but will change in the future), fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (MSF and HI). Curfew at 10pm. Access to local food.
Application process
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
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