Desired start date: 01-May-2026
Duration of the mission: 6 Months
Location: Tawila
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.
General objective:
The Emergency PM is in charge of implementing and achieving the rapid response mechanism objectives as defined in the proposals in North Darfur. He/She will be leading and deploying for rapid needs assessments, launching and implementing SI's emergency response across the different implementation sectors (WASH, MPCA & NFI/Shelter distributions, CCM).
He/She will be in charge of the recruiting, ensure a proper induction, capacity building process and supervision of Emergency team members.
He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.
He/She will be working closely with the Deputy Field Coo to develop the understanding of the context, to implement emergency response in key areas & to develop access and build acceptance with communities, while targeting key needs of the populations.
The main challenges:
1 - High level and severity of emergency needs
2 - Large volume of activities and sectors
3 - Expansion of intervention area
4 - (re)Opening of El Fasher
5 - Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
1 - Assessment of newly accessible areas, implementation of emergency response, focusing on ELF locality
2 - Implementation of a new SI activity under ECHO Faser: 1st and 2nd line CCM;
3 - Strengthen the coordination between the consortium partners at the field level (& lead of the field WASH cluster in TWL)
Security constraints:
The Emergency PM will be based in Tawila (and ELF), North Darfur. Very volatile context.
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 years
Experience on a similar position : 0 - 2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong experience in managing rapid needs assessment & response activities focusing on delivering aid within the shortest timeframe
Able to Follow up and develop strategy for the emergency response in new areas (including security assessment in coordination with the Field Coordinator and Security Manager)
Strong skills on actors coordination and joint implementation with others consortium partners and SI teams
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Ability to work under pressure
adaptability
Autonomy and initiative
LANGUAGES
English Mandatory
Arabic will be strong advantage
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100base 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. Star link 24/7. Hot water. Badminton court.
Social life limited. Curfew at 9.00
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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