Desired start date: 01st of July 2025
Duration of the mission: 6 Months
Location: Iraq - Erbil
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.
Solidarités International operates in Syria since 2013 with a very diversified programs portfolio in Hassake & Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idlieb (NWS) governorates. To achieve its humanitarian objectives the mission employs 350 staffs and developed meaningful partnerships with international and local NGOs.
In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture.
In NWS, SI operates in Idleb and Nothern-Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics.
SI is also heavily involved in humanitarian coordination, both at strategic and technical level with relevant fora and stakeholders, including key donors.
Since regime's change, SI is redefining it operational model as well as well as its geographical scope and programmatic priorities. The organizational set up is being deeply reviewed with a Damascus-based coordination office, the reshaping of the base level structure. Assessments are being carried out in new areas including rural Damascus, South, Aleppo and Hama and new partnerships are being envisioned. This is to ensure relevance and efficiency, maximize impact through secured access and more generally ensuring the mission remains fit for purpose in a quickly evolving environment. And this on-going transformation will be at the core of the new CD responsibilities.
General objective:
Under the management of the Grants and Partnership Cooridator, the RCO will provide on both contractual and internal reporting high-quality reporting and support on proposal development. The RCO, in close collaboration with other departments and field bases, will oversee the development of external communication materials aligned with SI’s operational strategy in the country of implementation. The RCO is part of the coordination team, reports to the Grants and Partnership Coordinator and will be based in Erbil, mainly working on Grants implemented in Iraq and in the North East Areas of Syria. General responsibilities: Reviewing, compiling and producing high-quality reports written in English, showcasing the project results for donors and the broader humanitarian community Support for the development of timely and high-quality proposals Proactively following up on donor obligations from signing to closing Development of external communication materials aligned with SI's operational strategy and donor rules and regulations Main Tasks:
The main challenges:
Position covering 2 countries (Iraq and Syria- focus on North East), requiring frequent travel and flexibility quite a wide portfolio of donors with specific donor requirements
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Contractual and internal reports are due in the first 2/3 months Visibility and Communication materials to produce for the Syria and Iraq mission aligned with donor requirements, SI's standards
Security constraints:
Iraq: Situation is stable and no specific restriction (security and safety regulations adapted to the context still requiring some vigilance)
NES: Security context remains volatile in some parts of North East Syria, implying security and safety rules to be adapted (movement limitation, curfew for international staff, etc)
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in International Relations, International Business, Politics, Social Sciences or other related topics
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 0-2 Years
Experience in a similar position : 0-2 Years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
1. Strong and concise writing skills for report drafting
2. Content development and storytelling
3. Ability to develop clear and compliant visibility materials in line with donor regulations and branding guidelines.
4. Experience with research methods and data analysis
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
1. Strong interpersonal skills for managing internal coordination and communication
2. Experience in a multicultural environment
3. Information literacy
LANGUAGES
1. English (mandatory)
2. Levantine Arabic (an asset)
3. French (an asset - in relation to French donor requirement)
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2035 gross per month (1850 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 break 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:
Guest House conditions Internet and telephone network Restaurant & social life in Erbil Living conditions in Erbil are comfortable. Regular travel to Hassakeh and Raqqa will be required, where security protocols are stricter due to the overall context. However, living conditions in these locations remain comfortable, with access to guesthouses and essential services.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.
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