Job number: SRH05683   Status: Employee   Area of expertise: Regional Coordination / Country Director   Position: Missions   Country: South Sudan   Contract Type: Short term contract   About us  Desired start date: 01/04/2024Duration of the mission: 12 monthsLocation: Unity (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'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 – 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  SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (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 2023, more than 480 000 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, 82% 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, Solidarités International mobilized an emergency response. The two SI emergency teams - responding to natural disasters, epidemics, and population displacement - were deployed early on to participate in the coordination and organization of the response. In Upper Nile, SI already had an office in Malakal (where one of the deployable team is based) and a field-office in Kodok. Two additional field offices in Renk and Melut have been set-up to support the ongoing response to the Sudan Crisis and to ensure constant monitoring and rapid access to affected communities. 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.  The second national emergency team usually based in Juba, has been deployed to Unity State since May 4th to conduct Rapid Needs Assessment and to lead the emergency response in Rotriak and Pariang displacement sites.SI is currently working to scale-up its response in both Upper Nile and Unity by recruiting additional team members to reinforce its capacities over the coming months. The activities implemented are in the sectors of WASH, FSL, Shelter, RRM and Emergency Preparedness Response.  In 2023, the mission’s estimated budget is around USD 5+ million, and there are 100+ employees.  About the job  General objective:   The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidarités 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 Solidarités 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 He Country Director’s direct contact and representative.   
 
The main challenges: 
The base has been open during emergency response. Some adjustments are needed. Also, the security context in 2024 is expected to be tense.  
 
 
 
Priorities for the 2/3 first months: 
 Launch BHA project  Support all needed recruitment  Ensure SI visibility through clusters and coordination meetings  
 
 
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  
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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 security management. 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.  
 
 
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: 
 Individual, comfortable room in the guesthouse, with electricity 24/7. Internet and Phone network available Restaurants and international food are available  
Living conditions in Unity are very good with an easy access to a wide range of restaurants, cafes... 
Security risks are low, and restrictions are very limited. 
However, when going on the field bases, living conditions are more basic, with fewer opportunities for socialization, as well as some individual movements’ restrictions. Security levels vary according to the different geographical locations and changes of context. 
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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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH. 
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement. 
 
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH. 
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.   Apply     
 






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