Desired start date: 15/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 11 months and 15 days
Location: 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 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
SI has been present in Sudan for a long time, untill expulsion in 2009 and subsequent reopening in the early 2010s.
Following 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.
Geneina base scaled up in 2024 and 2025 to deliver life-safing and recovery humanitarian assistance through WASH, FSL and Shelter interventions.
SI opened an office in Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024, North Darfur in 2024/5 and in Ed Daein and West Kordofan in 2026.
Today, thanks to the support of SIDA, SHF, CDCS, ECHO and UNDP, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, East Darfur, North Darfur, West Kordofan, Khartoum and Jazeera States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors. SI is also in the process of opening up activities in Blue Nile State.
Across the Darfurs and in West Kordofan, the main share of the portfolio remains WASH -from 1st line to 2nd line & beyond- with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, networks, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc.
In West Darfur, SI remains one of the main WASH actors and has developped a strong technical and access capacity through the rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc.
In Central Darfur, the activities mostly focus on WASH and FSL. 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).
In the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, SHF and US funds. Activities in Blue Nile are being launched by the end of 2026.
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, including 2 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 all states.
Mission size around 45 international staff and 190 National staff across different bases
About the job
General objective:
Under Supervision of the Deputy Country Director – Program, the Consortium Coordinator is responsible for providing overall vision, leadership and guidance of two projects (FASER and CDCS Consortium) for which she or he will be working closely with the program and support departments.
Serving as the key liaison with 2 consortia, consortium partners, and other stakeholders, the Consortium Coordinator will also establish and maintain an integrated vision among different actors while ensuring adherence to all project objectives, performance requirements, and donor regulations.
He or she facilitates collaborative partnerships between consortium members and other relevant stakeholders.
Main responsabilities:
> Strategic planning
> Coordination and representation
> Project delivery/implementation
> Internal and external communication
The main challenges:
> Two differents projects to lead involving different partners, various sectors and locations
> Consortium Unit rather new which will require structuring efforts
> Very challenging operational environment
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
> Revisinand complementarity of both consortiua strategy
> Applicationa nd follow-up of FaSER pririty action plan
> Operational follow-up of partners
> Definition of localization strategy in emergency (FaSER)
Security constraints:
Level 4: High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place (09:00 PM). Walking limited to approved times and locations.
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma : Master degree in International Development, Social or Human Sciences, Project Management, or related field.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3/4 years
Experience on a similar position : 0/2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- High representation skills with demonstrated ability to represent the consortium effectively in high-level forums, including with donors, country directors and senior leadership from partner organizations
- Strong project and financial management/monitoring skills
- Prior experience at leadership / coordination roles with the proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners
- Experience with preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and proposals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate dialogue between consortium members and other stakeholders.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
- Strong leadership and coordination abilities to guide the consortium towards achieving its objectives.
- Proactive and ability to structure
- Detailed-oriented, rigorous
- Diplomatic
LANGUAGES
- Fluent English
- French is an advantage
- Arabic is an advantage
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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:
The Guest house is of good standard, with fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff