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.
Solidarités International has been operating in the Gaza Strip since February 2024, establishing a strong presence in the WASH sector with a particular focus on hard-to-reach areas underserved by other partners. Activities aim to improve access to safe drinking water through the rehabilitation and installation of reverse osmosis units, water trucking and water-point distribution, and the deployment of mobile pumping systems connected to existing wells. SI also conducts water-quality monitoring, distributes shelter, winterization and hygiene kits, promotes good hygiene and water-management practices, and since 2025 has been developing FSL activities such as home-gardening initiatives.
Following the 10 October 2025 ceasefire and the evolution of the operational environment, SI is scaling up its response to remain operationally relevant and expand both its reach and impact.
The mission relies on strong partnerships with local Palestinian organizations such as UFA. Institutional and financial partners include, among others, CDCS, Choose Love, ECHO, Althémis and OCHA.
General objective:
The Multisectorial manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals.
(S)he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program.
(S)he guarantees the good performance and the quality of the programs' activities implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.
The main challenges:
SI established its operational presence in Gaza in early 2024, relying on national teams with limited humanitarian experience and seniority within the organization.
The operational volume of the base has rapidly increased in an extremely challenging, restricted, and rapidly changing environment, requiring constant adaptation and flexibility.
Ensuring program quality while adapting to dynamic field conditions and the evolving needs of target populations.
Planning and executing distributions in coordination with partners, suppliers, and communities, requiring strong logistical planning and the ability to respond quickly to the arrival of goods.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Kick-start new grants including kick-off meeting, inception plannin, preparation of monitoring tools, training of team, and engagement with relevant partners
Organize and plan the arrival and management of international goods.
Develop and implement a clear distribution strategy.
Scale up the team and provide guidance, training, and support to national staff to strengthen their capacity and performance
Security constraints:
Security constraints in Gaza remain severe, with a context marked by high-intensity military activity, including airstrikes, land and naval bombardments, and risks related to medium and light infantry weapons. Social tensions are also high, driven by harsh living conditions, and the collapse of economic activity, which have contributed to looting, inter-family disputes. Since the ceasefire brokered on 10 October 2025, the security situation has improved and military activities (airstrikes, shelling) have decreased. However, the
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 0-2 years
Experience on a similar position : 0-2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Solid experience in Basic Need emergency/early recovery programming/ distribution
2. Good comand of the project cycle
3. Experience in organising distribution in tense context is an asset
4. Experiencing in partnership - preferably with local organizations
5. Good analytical skills and proactive, solution-oriented approach to work.
6. Experience in protracted crisis context (being able to switch between short/medium/long term solutions).
7. Pack MS Office – excellent mastery of Excel included. GIS desirable.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Solid management skills and experience
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
6. Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset.
7. Prior experience working in Palestine is an asset.
LANGUAGES
1. Fluent in English, written and spoken.
2. Arabic is an asset.
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from 2310 EUR gross per month (2100 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:
The position is based in Deir-el-Balah, where Solidarités International maintains its office and guesthouse, as do most INGOs. Since the ceasefire brokered on 10 October, living conditions have improved, and markets are gradually becoming more functional. At the time the position opened, most basic food items, including fruits and vegetables, were available in Gaza markets, although at high prices. Electricity at the SI office and guesthouse is entirely solar-powered, which, particularly in winter, may occasionally lead to temporary shortages. Internet is available at the GH and office with limited shortages.
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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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
