Desired start date: 15/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: TAWILA
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 North Darfur the initial camp focussed response is being replaced with strategic investments for water supply and water resource management within the camp, and expanding project activities outside of Tawila (WASH, FSL and Shelter). SI also contribues significantly to the humanitarian coordination architecture in North Darfur by co chairing the WASH, FSL and Shelter clusters and having an active role on access and within the area based coordination mechanism.
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.
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:
- The operational area of North Darfur is large and teams spend significant time in the field and sub bases necessitating strong security management follow up.
- SI has had a strong lead in coordination and access in North Darfur, as the community has grown maintaining this role has been challenging but needs to be re-invested in
- Most staff are also displaced from Fasher, sensitivities around response in Fasher and response to communities need to be taken into account.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Relook at the strategic presence of SI in different areas, and evaluate where to step back and where to invest.
- Funding will be reduced most likely in 2027 and will require some structural changes that will have to be led by the base
- The old team will be in rotation out and setting up a new team with new people will take time.
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 : 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/asset
- 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:
Guest House conditions : voted 2nd best GH in Tawila. Starlink 24/7. Hot water. Badminton court.
Social life limited. Curfew at 9.00pm