SUDAN - EMERGENCY PROGRAM MANAGER - ZALENGEI

• Job number: SRH06396
• Status: Employee
• Area of expertise: Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion
• Position: Missions
• Country: Sudan
• Contract Type: Short term contract

  About us

  Desired start date: 10/11/2025
  Duration of the mission: 6 months
  Location: Zalengei

  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

  Sudan Mission - West and central darfur

  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 is since working in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref et Khartoum, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA. In February 2024, SI opened a base in North Darfur to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Similarly, SI opened an office in Zalinegei, Central Darfur in November 2024. Today, activities are being implementing in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
  
  In West Darfur, the main share of the portofolio remains WASH with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desluding), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through the cash and voucher modalities. West Darfur team also implements agricutlural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.
  
  In Central Darfur, the office is still recent and needs structuring. The activities mostly focus on WASH and CVA. SI also has an Emergency Response Team based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA).
  
  SI is leading the FaSER (First and Second line Emergency Response) - Sudan, in consortium with different international and local NGOs, covering multiple sectors (Food Assistance, WASH, Shelter/NFI, Health, Nutrition and Protection).
  
  Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach, with diverse local partners in both Central and West Darfur.

  About the job

  General objective: The ERM PM s in charge of implementing and achieving the the rapid response mechanism objectives as defined in the proposals in West and Central Darfur. He/She will be leading and deploying for rapid needs assessments, launching and implementing SI's emergency response across the different implementation sectors (WASH, MPCA & NFI/Shelter distributions).
  He/She will be in charge of the recruiting, ensure a proper induction, capacity building process and supervision of Emergency team members.
  He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.
  He/She will be working closely with the Deputy Field Coo to develop the understanding of the context, to implement emergency response in key areas & to develop access and build acceptance with communities, while targeting key needs of the populations.

  The main challenges:

  1 - fast changing environment with short timeline to react to new alerts
  2 - very volatile context, complex relationship with authorities, access, supply & security challenges
  3- Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding. There is a need for structuration while coping with the increased volume and rapid nature of the emergency strategy implementation.

  Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

  1 - Assessment of newly accessible areas, implementation of ERM activities in West and Central Darfur
  2 - Contribute to the development of an emergency strategy and its implementation throughout SI bases in Darfur;
  3 - Strengthen the coordination between the consortium partners at the field level

  Security constraints:
  The ERM Manager will be based in Zalengei, Central Darfur; In Darfur the situation is unstable and constraints may vary depending on the area of intervention.

  Your profile

  DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

  Bachelor or masters in a relevant degree. Working experience with an INGO in similar position is required. Experience with SI is an asset.
• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong experience in managing WASH programs & ERM / Rapid needs assessment & response activities focusing on delivering aid within the shortest time frame

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES

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: In Zalengei the GH is of good standard with solar panels, fluctuant internet connection, and running water. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (such as MSF, NRC, HI) and SI colleagues. Curfews apply in Darfur bases (to be expected between 6pm and 8pm). Access to local food. During the interventions in the field, one should expect humble living conditions.

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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