Desired start date: 15/12/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Geneina/Zalingei
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.
General objective:
Assess the security situation in Central and WEst Darfur and map local actors impacting its evolution
Engage in negociations with authorities to obtain all necessary authorisations for the development of the activities at local and national levels.
Design a response strategy for Central and West Darfurs, considering existing budgets and potential new proposals.
Desigh the necessary HR set-up and concept of operation.
Represent the CD in local level negociations with the authorities, parners, UN and donors.
The main challenges: 1 - Large volume of activities to be implemented in a complex context
2 - A Central Darfur office still in need of further structuration whereas the Geneina's office is downsizing slightly
3 - Access challenges, especially during the rainy season and cometimes complex relations with the authorities
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Security constraints:
Level 4. Very volatile context. With very limited/restricted movements
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in a related field (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies, political sciences…).
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 - 4 years
Experience on a similar position : 0 - 2 years
SKILLS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
1. Security and access management 2.. Rapid need Assesement 3. Experience of Sudan 4. Strong negociations skills 5. Conflict sensitivy skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
1. Work under pressure 2. Adaptability 3. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
LANGUAGE: 1. Fluent English 2. Arabic would be an advantage 3. French would be an asset
A salaried position: According to experience, starting from EUR 3140 gross per month (2800 EUR 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:
Geneina and Zalingei are two of the main cities in Darfur, and two of the main hubs for INGOs. SI GH and offices in both places are simple but nice, with bathrooms with running water/showers, squating and western toilets / private rooms / outside space. Solar system that allows electricity most of the time.
Internet and telephone network : Satellite internet in office and GH available 24/7. No 4G network and very limited phone network available.
Restaurant & social life : Very few restaurants and Limited social life, mostly with the INGOs present in town, curfew at 8pm. Both cities offer pretty dynamic markets where expatriate can go to purchase what they need on weekends. Some areas can be accessed for a picknick under the mango trees, in Geneina on the weekends. Less opportunities available in Zalingei.
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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