SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters for over 40 years, responding to their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. Particularly committed to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death worldwide, SI applies its expertise in the areas of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, as well as in the essential areas of food security and livelihoods. Present in more than 20 countries, teams made of expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers work with professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, conducting activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, including refugees/returnees and IDP camp settings.
Context:
'- Food insecurity is one of the highest in the world due to recurring shocks (consecutive years of widespread flooding, conflict-based displacement), and an ongoing protracted macro-economic crisis.
'- The country also faces cholera outbreaks on a yearly basis, has very limited sanitation coverage and safe water access remain a challenge for most of the population.
- On top of these chronic situations, South Sudan has been highly impacted by the war that started in Sudan in April 2023. By end of 2024, more than 1,000,000 people had entered South Sudan, the vast majority entering through the Joda/ Wunthow border point in Renk County, Upper Nile State (northern part of South Sudan).
- More recently, resurgence of internal tensions have led to heightened conflict and analysts are worried that the peace conditions offered by the Peace Agreement may not hold.
As a result, 9,3 million are in need of humanitarian assistance as of 2025.
SI sectors of intervention:
- The portfolio includes both WASH & FSL activities. SI's expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors and SI has been one of the first responders of the cholera response.
Areas of operation:
SI is present:
- In Upper Nile, SI has an office in Renk and a sub-office in Malakal. The field office in Renk has been set-up to support the ongoing response to the Sudan Crisis and to ensure constant monitoring and rapid access to affected communities. SI's long term presence in Upper Nile enables the organization to ensure proper coordination with other key players on the ground in order to provide a high-quality response and avoid duplication of efforts. The response has focused on cholera since November 2024 while maintaining life saving WASH services for returnees and refugees in the two main transit centres of the country and intervening in the host communities.
- In addition, SI has a rapid emergency team based in Juba, who is being deployed following Rapid Needs Assessment in flood, epidemic or conflict induced displacement in the country.
Size of operations:
In 2025, the mission’s estimated budget is around USD 6+ million, and there are 70+ employees. This is the result of a scale-down following US funding cut in 2025 that are finally relaunched.
Under direct supervision and management of the DCD, the WASH Coordinator leads and coordinates the technical aspect of Solidarités International’s WASH portfolio in South Sudan. This includes direct implementation and support to projects implemented by partners. The WASH Coordinator plays a key role in designing, developing, and ensuring the quality of WASH programming in line with international humanitarian standards, Donors regulations, SI’s internal policies, and the specific needs of the affected population in South Sudan.
The WASH Coordinator provides technical guidance to ensure that all WASH interventions are appropriate, evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable, while also building the capacity of national teams and ensuring effective coordination with external actors, including government, UN agencies, and WASH Cluster members.
. Review and develop existing and new technical BoQs for water supplies (SWAT, Boreholes, Handpumps, Shallow Wells, ....) and sanitation (semi-permanent and permanent)
. Supporting and training the WASH staff (officers, supervisors and managers) to ensure techinical capacity is up to standards while also identifying gaps
. Improve database and baselines on WASH for making evidence-based planning and proposals.
. Setup a consistent communication and remote monitoring channels for field teams or partners. Contextualized, practical, and sustained capacity building.
. Propositions of new WASH activities to be implemented at the field level, especially on water supply solutions
University degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Construction, or a related field.
WASH Engineering and Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and Monitoring + Hygiene Promotion activities
Project Cycle Management (PCM) and Technical Quality Assurance and reporting
Capacity Development and Technical Mentorship
Strategic Thinking and Adaptability
Coordination and Interagency Collaboration
Communication, Leadership, and Team Empowerment
English
A high level of technical expertise is essential for ensuring the quality, relevance, and innovation of WASH interventions, aligned with humanitarian standards and adapted to the complex South Sudan context. Having Construction, Water, Environment, and Public Health background with IT and computer skills to use CAD softwares, and Microsoft office.
This role requires strong analytical skills to assess WASH needs and gaps, and to translate findings into strategic, context-adapted interventions that align with SI’s objectives and the national WASH framework.
Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for effectively conveying technical concepts, representing SI in coordination forums, and facilitating knowledge sharing with partners and field teams.
The position also demands conflict sensitivity, understanding of context and complex settings like South Sudan, and experience in capacity building with partners and local authorities.
· Permanent expatriate contract
· Salary calculated based on the expatriate salary scale (gross salary starting at €2,600/month)
· Per diem and accommodation covered during deployments
· One day off for each weekend spent in the field – 25 days of paid vacation. No RTT (reduced working time)
· Health/life insurance and repatriation (100% covered)
· Free choice of location (France or abroad) outside of deployment periods
Does this description fit you?
If so, send us your resume and cover letter via this website.
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Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment process before the deadline date of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding. To learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
