SUDAN–PROGRAM COORDINATOR (M/F)–GENEINA

Desired start date: 01/07/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: mainly based in Port Sudan/Madani/Khartoum (depending of the location of the coordination base, due to conflict issues) with stay in Gedaref, Khartoum, upon needs and field visit, assessment, visit in West Darfour, Ag Geneina

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 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

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 rehabilitation…

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.

Abou the job

General objective:

The Program Coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing sector-based strategies for the whole activities. He/she specifically the guarantor of the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness between SI’s activities and general objectives and needs of the population. He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of programs implemented in the intervention country. He/she contributes to the capitalization process and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques.

The main challenges:

The new context with the conflict starting on 15th of April changes everything, and humanitarian actors have to adapt to the new upcoming challenges (access, administrative, logistics, operational).

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

For the two bases (Geneina and Gedaref): Implement the emergency projects
Coordination: SI is leading INGO coordination
Project writing: In liaison with the Grants coordinator, prepare project proposals according to releasing funds and opportunities.

Your profile

Education / academic background:

Background in emergency projects, WASH, Project development and management, FSL, Strong water network, drilling educational background is an asset.

Specific skills and experience:

Experience with SI is a very strong asset / recommended
Very good technical knowledge in WASH/Shelter/NFI, good knowledge/experience in FSL is an asset
Very good skills in emergency projects
Very good strategic planning and strong coordination skills
Proven experience in project cycle monitoring
Proven skills in training, technical and functional support
Proven skills in needs assessment and data analysis
Strong writing skills
Ability to represent SI towards donors
Experience in capacity buildings of teams;
Good problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
Experience in Sudan is an asset

Language:

English is mandatory
Speaking Arabic is a strong asset

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2640 gross per month (2400 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. This might be adapted to the Sudanese context.

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:

The candidate will be based in Port Sudan at first, and after it will depend on the place of coordination. Living conditions are uncertain. Curfew in all the country.

Security Conditions:

Calm but tense in East side of the country.
Khartoum: very tense and fighting happening.
Darfur, Geneina: conflict on going, very tense situation

The restrictions are in all the country, especially in Khartoum and West Darfur, which are open conflict areas, and can evolve very quickly.

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