About us
Desired start date : 15/01/2027
Duration of the mission : 12 months
Location : KHARTOUM
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
Base Size (5 International staff and 22 National across Khartoum and Jazira Base)
About the job
General objective:
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.
The main challenges:
- Bureaucratic impediments in East Sudan are significant and have the potential to delay interventions and activities. A good communication style and patience are necessary for maintaining relationships and solving problems is high.
- Coordination is moving to Khartoum in January 2027, the integration of Project and Coordination remains to be implemented.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Consolidating 2027 strategy based on needs and funding and ensuring an appropriate structure
- Consolidation of opening of Blue Nile activities and base
Security constraints:
Both states are at level 2-3 and are safe. Social life is more active in Khartoum, but staff can move freely in both states.
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma : 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 : 3-4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Security and access management
- Rapid need Assesement
- Strong negociations skills
- Conflict sensitivy skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
- Work under pressure
- Adaptability
- Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
LANGUAGES
- Fluent English
- Arabic would be an advantage
- 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:
Khartoum is recovering and life is returning to normal, with a lot of restaurants and shops. There are also a lot of internationals, both humanitarians and others, and there is opporunity to socialize. The international hotels are reopening allowing for increase in variety of activities that can be done.