- Job number: SRH05474
- Area of expertise: Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion
- Status: Employee
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 01/08/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: MADANI depending visaSOLIDARITES 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 WASH coordinator contributes to the development of Solidaritรฉs International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of WASH.
- He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of WASH activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.
- He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of WASH programs implemented in the intervention country.
- He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of SI methods and techniques in the field of WASH.
The main challenges:
- Due to the ongoing conflict, SI Sudan mission increase a lot his activties and fundings (from 400 000 USD end of March 2023 to more than 10 millions USD in August 2023)
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Implement the emergency WASH response in Sudan Support WASH teams in all bases to implement the response Technical capacity building WASH strategy for the next months in all bases Participation in proposal drafting in WASH technical questions to support the development of the missionYour profile
Education / academic background:
BAC +5 in WASH related diplomas
Experience:
3/4 years in humanitarian sector
Technical skills :
Good experience in WASH emergency programming Experience in accompanying the opening of bases and implementation of hard WASH activities Experience in capacity building of WASH teamTransversal skills :
Work under a lot of pressure Adaptability Strong initiatives and improvisation capacitiesLanguages:
English fluently French Arabic would be a strong assetSI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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:
Depening on visa, and on the coordination set-up place, but security measures will be on place, with curfew. Internet in country is very challenging, with days without connexion. A lot of NGOs are in Sudan (East Sudan), but socialization will depend on the evolution of the context. It has to be understand that rooms could be shared as SI is currently working in a highly emergency context.
If Sudanese visa, a lot of security contraints will be there. Access is still in negociation, some areas are still closed, open an ongoing conflict. Movement in the East of Sudan submitted to a lot of administrative impediment. In Darfur, highly volatile context, cross bording operation to go to Geneina.
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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