VENEZUELA - COUNTRY DIRECTOR (M/F) - CARACAS

About us

SOLIDARITES 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 – 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

As many other INGOs, SI started in 2019 and managed to become a recognised stakeholder mainly in the field of wash and food security with interventions in Caracas, Flacon, Lara and Sucre over the last years. In 2025, SI is operation in 5 states with two permanent bases and one coordination : Caracas, ine base in Puerto Ordaz (Bolivar), one base in Carupano (Sucre) and with WASH activities in Sucre, Bolivar, Delata Amacuro, Tachira and Apure. Since the end of the FSL activities, SI only operates in the WASH sector with a wide range of activities : Wash in Health, access to water and emergency responses, community based approach, rehabilitation etc. SI operates in partnership with other INGOS (PUI, IMC, MdM) and local organisations. It is funded by different international donors.

General objective:

The Country Director is Solidarités International’s official representative in a country. He / She oversees the smooth running of the mission. He / She proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been validated. He / She monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the Solidarités International charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures. He / She mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources. He / She coordinates the teams in place and ensures their security on the mission. He / She is the direct liaison for Solidarités International’s HQ.

The main challenges SI Venezuela, as many other stakeholders is impacted by the profound humanitarian financial crisis, and is therefore reshaping its operations in the country. The new Country Director will most probably hold two different roles : CD + Program Coordinator or CD + Field Coordinator. The mission and HQ are currently working on the a new organisation chart (April 25).

About the job

Priorities for the 2/3 first months In this context, the main priorities for the Country Director will be :
- Put in place the new organisation chart (Coordination and new bases) and precisely redefine ways of working, roles and responsibilities as some positions will be made redundant.
- Fundraise and develop new project proposals with the support of the field teams and the coordination.
- Closely monitor the implementation of the on-going projects to make sure thay reach SI standards in terms of quality and relevance.
- Keep on building the staff capacities to progressively put in place the \"subsidiarity\" strategy as designed by HQ.
- Draft a country strategy for 2026.
- Monitor the political and security environment.
- Support the creation of a local structure to be become the legal SI representative body in the country.

Your profile

Education / academic background

Graduate degree and/or post-graduate degree in Humanitarian Affairs, international development, or related career; or equivalent field experience.

Specific skills and experience:

Technical skills
1. Technical skills in water, hygiene and sanitation. 2. Network coordination/animation and leadership skills.

3. Analytical and projection skills.

Transversal skills 1. Writing and information dissemination skills. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability to different interlocutors. 3. Strategic vision and responsive to changing circumstances.

Language: 1. Spanish oral and written. 2. English oral and written

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3740 gross per month (3400 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: Caracas has an average elevation of about 900 m from the sea level and the annual average temperature is approximately 24°C which makes it extremely pleasant to live in. The office and accomodations are in a residential area and tree-lined streets walkable. The area proposes a wide range of restaurants and bars to enjoy and culture life is very active in the city. Phone and Internet networks are funcional.
Contribution to individual housing possible or guest house.

SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:

The security context is complex in Venezuela but is overall considered as calm with, however. criminal risks in specific areas. The authorities have a strong presence throughout the country and are very wary about international organizations. It is important to remain calm and to ensure good communication. The context of living in Caracas is good. It will be necessary to remain vigilant to the good respect of security rules especially while travelling to remote areas and/or specific areas of Caracas.

Nonetheless, within the limitation of the safety minimum requirements, one can easily enjoy living in Caracas, week-ends and/or vacations in other areas including specific coastal cities. There is a vibrant expatriate community in the capital.\"

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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