- Job number: SRH06214
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Regional Coordination / Country Director
- Position: Missions
About us
Desired start date: 16/05/2025
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: Renk, South Soudan
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 has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, conducting activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, including IDP camp settings. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. Furthermore, SI is implementing longer term WASH and FSL activities in multiple locations.
Since the onset of the crisis in 2013, hundreds of thousands of people have been fleeing the conflict in South Sudan and an estimated 8.4 million are in need of humanitarian assistance as of 2023. Severity of food insecurity continues to grow due to compounding shocks amplified by intensified sub-national violence, three consecutive years of widespread flooding, localized dry spells, and an ongoing protracted macro-economic crisis with heightened poverty and vulnerability (more than 80% of the population is reportedly below the poverty line).
In April 2023, fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan, spreading to other parts of the country in the following days and weeks, and resulting in mass displacement from Sudan to Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, Libya, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. By end of 2024, more than 1,111,434 people had reportedly displaced to South Sudan, the vast majority of entering through the Joda/ Wunthow border point in Renk County, Upper Nile State, the northernmost border crossing in South Sudan. Of those crossing, 68% were South Sudanese returnees, many of whom fled war in then-southern Sudan prior the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005, or war in South Sudan between 2013 and 2018.
Following the influx of displaced people to Upper Nile and Unity States, Solidaritรฉs International mobilized an emergency response in Upper Nile. An office in Renk was set up, in addition to the existing main office in Malakal. SI's long term presence in Upper Nile enables the organization to ensure proper coordination with other key players on the ground in order to provide a high-quality response and avoid duplication of efforts. In addition to the response to the influx, SI has responded to a cholera outbreak since October 2024. The outbreak is still continuing, with a low but steady flow of cases still arriving in Renk from Sudan. The political situation is tense, and there are indications of breakdown of the peace process, which may lead to renewed conflict and additional needs for emergency response.
Following the impacts of the BHA funding cut, SI in Upper Nile is restabilising the set up. In 2025-2026 SI expects to have primary funding from ECHO and CDCS (each 1 year), as well as additional funding, including for emergency response. SI is also pursuing longer term fundings with a sustainability and triple nexus approach.
SI is working in the sectors of WASH, FSL, Shelter, RRM and Emergency Preparedness Response.
About the mission
Expected size in upcoming period: 3 expatriates, 7 delocalised national staff, 25 local nationals staffs and approximately 100 daily workers.
The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidaritรฉs International intervenes.
He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidaritรฉs International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management.
He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
He/she is the Country Directorโs direct contact and representative.Managing the base and sub-base: UNHAS flight required to move between the bases (fixed schedule). Involves interaction with different sets of local authorities (although overall state authorities in Malakal), and humanitarian coordination systems (Renk separated from the state level coordination)
In Malakal there is a team with a long duration of experience with SI, but needs additional capacity building and close monitoring to ensure quality and organization
Need for improvement in application of processes across all departments
Due to downsizing, position of Head of Base/Deputy FC for Sub-base removed from Organigram. Plan to include Security + Liaison assistant and a plan in place for sub-base external liason and security management. But requires close follow up from FC, often remotely.About the job
General objective:
- The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidaritรฉs International intervenes.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Support the downsizing of the zone and change in the set-up Support newly nationalised manager positions to adjust to the positions and learn the processes Closely follow security developments and implement security packs Support managers to Improve application of processes and general organization + planning in both base and sub-base Emergency response in the flood season likely
Your profile
Education / academic background:
Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline. 5 or more years experience in the humanitarian sector 1 - 2 years experience on a similar position
Specific skills and experience:
Strong knowledge in team management and mentoring. Capacity to deal with many different issues, to self- update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment. Ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Good representational skills, Ability to liaise, INGOs, other agencies, authorities and donors. A good understanding of humanitarian issues including IDPs, camp management protection, advocacy. A good understanding of humanitarian issues including IDPs, camp management protection, advocacy. Ability to write/edit quality reports in English. Ability to work in multi-cultural environment; more generally, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong cultural sensitivity. Willingness to work in a volatile security context. Ability to take initiatives, decisions and work in autonomy is essential. Good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations. Important flexibility and adaptability. Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset Prior experience in South Sudan would be considered as an asset Good stress management. Strong management skills required. Continuous remote management will be required with movement between the base and sub-base. There will be new managers (possibly in a first time as manager position). Strong capacity for security management.
Language:
Fluent in English, written and spoken. Arabic is an asset.
SI 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 700.
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:
Renk: SI has its own office-guesthouse, which is small and needs further improvement. City electricity is sporadic, there is a generator and solar system for when it goes off (but solar needs increased). Connection to city water network in progress, but currently using bucket shower. Drinking water from SI SWAT. Few social distractions outside, but many humanitarian organizations present (e.g. can socialise at other guesthouses). Limited food diversity (most non-local goods need brought from Juba). Malakal: SI is in the humanitarian hub in the UNMISS compound. Offices and guesthouses in prefab containers. Improvements in the last year with addition of kitchen and second bathroom. Few social distractions, but there is a cafeteria in the humanitarian hub and a bar in the UNMISS compound. Most other humanitarian organizations also in the hub/UNMISS compound, can take a bit of work to meet people. Limited food diversity (anything non-local needs brought from Juba), can get sometimes e.g. chips and pizza at the cafeteria / UNMISS bar, but fresh vegetables are limited!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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