Desired start date: 12/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 6 Months
Location: Ed Daein - Darfur
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
Following the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was one of the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response.
In February 2024, SI opened a base in El Fasher (North Darfur) to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Then, SI opened offices in Tawila (North Darfur), in Zalingei (Central Darfur) in october & November 2024 and East Darfur and West Kordofan in early 2026. In addition, an office in Khartoum was maintained and in 2025 operations were opened in Jazeera state.
Today, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, SDC, GFFO, SIDA, ECHO, UNDP and Unicef, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, East Darfur, West Kordofan, Jazeera and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors. Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, 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.
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.
SI also has Emergency Response Teams based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, and in Tawila covering North Darfur, both implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA).
Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through cash and voucher modalities. West and North Darfur team also implements agricultural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support
In Darfurs & in West Kordofan, SI is the leader of WASH, co leading the North Darfur WASH Cluster and managing also a part of UNICEF pipeline from West Darfur to West Kordofan. SI is also coleading the SNFI clusters in East Darfur and in North Darfur, and the FSL Cluster in North Darfur.
In May 2026, SI opened our new base in Al Dein, East Darfur and in Ghobeish, West Kordofan. The teams have been working on strong WASH and cholera responses in several localities.
About the job
SIZING OF THE TEAM ON THE BASE / IN COORDINATION :
Mission size around 45 international staff and 190 National staff across different bases
The East Darfur & West Kordofan is composed by 1 FC, 1 admin Mgr, 1 log Mgr, 1 WASH PM, 1 AM WASH (based in WK), a Security & access Officer, WASH Officers, a MEal Supervisor, and Log & admin assistants. The team scaling-up is underway.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES :
The Field Coordinator oversees the development of Solidarites International's (SI) presence and response in their area of intervention, in line with the Country Strategy and the organisation's mandate.
Delegated by the Country Director, they are SI's representative in the area to aid workers, local administrative, military and political authorities, civil society and the media.
They are responsible for ensuring the security of SI teams and assets in their area, as well as compliance with the organisation's ethical framework and values.
ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES :
1 - High level and severity of emergency needs
2 - 2 bases, 2 states, vast operational area with a limited humanitarian presence compared to other States.
3 - Access & security challenges
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS :
Implementation of new activities in West Kordofan & set up of the teams
Support the access strategy
Security analysis
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS :
Security Level 4
High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place (often 6pm–8pm), Walking strictly limited to approved times, locations.
Your profile
DIPLOMAS : Masters degree in a related field (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies, political sciences…).
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 3- 4 years
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 3- 4 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS :
1. Security and access management
2.. Rapid need Assesement
3. Strong negociations skills
4. Conflict sensitivy skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS :
1. Work under pressure
2. Adaptability
3. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
LANGUAGES
1. Fluent English
2. Arabic would be an advantage
3. French would be 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 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: In Darfur, the guesthouses are of good standard with solar panels, STARLINK internet connection, and running water. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff. Access to Markets and local food is possible, but restaurants are scarce and not diversified.
SI main base is located in Ed Daein (East DArfur): big building divided in 2 parts with GH & Office and is well equiped: TV, modern kitchen, salons, 5-6 bedrooms and with large outdoor space.
SI sub base is located in Ghobeish, charming but smaller house serving as both an office and a guesthouse.