- Job number: SRH06311
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Logistics
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 15/07/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: ZalengeiSOLIDARITES 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, Central 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.
Since November 2024, SI has opened a sub-base in Central Darfur to respond to the acute needs of IDPs living in camps and host community and has shifted its emergency team to be positioned in Central Darfur. The sub-base is managed by the West Darfur base and will has two key projects (ECHO & CDCS). It is also a central support hub for support to North and South 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.
The main challenges: 1- The team is new and quite junior - in need of strong capacity building
2- Recent base opening and remote management with West Darfur base
3- Very volatile context with high humanitarian needs
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- ERM project : Purchase for prepositionning of prog items
- Log Staff capacity building
- Move to new premises and setting up of WH
Security constraints:
Very volatile context. Level 4. Very limited movements
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or Masters degree in related field (business, international relations, etc)
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 members
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
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, 2 bathrooms with running water/showers (cold water), 2 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, able to make whatsapp calls and watch netflix. No phone network.
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 6pm.
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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