- Job number: SRH06191
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Logistics
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 25/05/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: 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 26 countries, the SI teams โ 3200 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
With the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response. SI has since been working in West Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref et Khartoum, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
After the war broke out in April 2023, Al Geneina base has been a key hub to access Sudan and provide assistance to populations. Since November 2023, Al Geneina base has grown in size with 7 ongoing projects in emergency WASH and FSL assistance accross West and Central Darfur.About the job
General objective:
The Logistician carries out logistics management of his/her base, in compliance with donor and SI procedures.
He/she implements and supervises all logistics operations at his/her assigned base.
He/she organizes logistic support for programs, in compliance with SI procedures.
He/she assists the field coordinator in the implementation of safety rules.
He/she supports, monitors and trains the members of his/her team.The main challenges: 1- Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding
2- Transition between emergency phase to structuration phase
3- Very volatile context with high humanitarian needs and looming faminePriorities for the 2/3 first months: - ERM project : Purchase for prepositionning of prog items
- Log Staff capacity building
- Link Implementation with transition to normal proceduresSecurity constraints: ery volatile context. Level 4. Very limited movements
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years
Experience on a similar position : 3-4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Strong experience in procurement, supplies and storage in conflict area 2. Experience in supporting base scale up in volatile conflict context 3. Experience in team management and capacity building of team membersTRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Work under pressure 2. Adaptability 3. Strong initiative capacities
LANGUAGES 1. Fluent English 2. French is an advantage 3. Arabic would be a strong asset
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 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: Guest House conditions : GH is simple but nice, 3 bathrooms with running water/showers (cold water), 2 squating toilets + 1 western toilets / private room / outside space. Electricity back up that allows 24/7 electricity. No AC.
Internet and telephone network: Good satellite internet in office and in GH. 4G mobile network available with some network cuts, sometimes for a few days. No problem to watch netflix or youtube for instance. Whatsapp calls totally ok.
Restaurant & social life: No restaurants validated for now. no sport facilities in the base or easily accessible. Limited social life, few INGOs in town, curfew at 7pm.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.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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