Education / academic background:
Master degree in International Development, Social or Human Sciences, Project Management, or related field.
Specific skills and experience:
– High representation skills with demonstrated ability to represent the consortium effectively in high-level forums, including with donors, country directors and senior leadership from partner organizations.
– Strong project and financial management/monitoring skills.
– Prior experience at leadership / coordination roles with the proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners.
– Experience with preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and proposals.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate dialogue between consortium members and other stakeholders.
– Experience / Knowledge of at least one of the sectors: ERM/RRM, WASH, Protection, Health, Nutrition, FSL.
Language: English mandatory. French and/or Arabic is a strong asset.
Desired start date: 01/12/2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: N’Djamena – Chad
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
Following fighting between SAF (regular army) and RSF (rapid support forces) since April 2023, SI is developing a rapid emergency response in Sudan.
In Geneina, West Darfur, SI opened a base in August 2022, providing assistance to IDPs living in the gathering sites inside the city. The response was WASH in emergency activities with water trucking, construction of boreholes, hygiene kits distribution, latrines construction and rehabilitation…
Today, the situation in Darfur, and specifically in Geneina is worsening due to the conflict at country level. SI is assessing the sites and the needs for an emergency response which began in May 2023, providing WASH in emergency activities to the IDPs and host communities in Geneina, and possibly in other states in Darfur (El Fasher, Nyala). SI began water trucking activities in May 2023 and is the only WASH actor in Geneina.
In the East of the country, especially Gedaref, Al Jazirah and Madani states, security situation is tense but much calmer than in Darfur. SI is doing assessments to implement a WASH/shelter and NFIs response for IDPs, mainly coming from Khartoum.
In Khartoum, SI wants to develop a WASH emergency response as soon as possible, and when authorizations are provided.
SI is one of the pillars of the INGO forum coordination, especially for Darfur.
General objective:
Under the Deputy Country Director – Program, the Consortium Coordinator is responsible for providing overall vision, leadership and guidance of two projects (ERM and BHA Consortium) for which s/he will be working closely with the program and support departments.
Serving as the key liaison with 2 consortia, consortium partners, and other stakeholders, the Consortium Coordinator will also establish and maintain an integrated vision among different actors while ensuring adherence to all project objectives, performance requirements, and donor regulations.
S/he facilitates collaborative partnerships between consortium members and other relevant stakeholders.
The main challenges:
– 2 differents projects to lead involving different partners, various sectors and locations.
– Consortium Unit rather new which will require structuring efforts.
– Very challenging operational environment.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
– Continue the set-up and structuring the Consortium Management Unit.
– Continue the revision of the BHA Consortium strategy.
– Structure program activities monitoring (including through tool development/harmonization) across Consortium partners.
Responsibilities and main activities:
– Strategic planning.
– Coordination and representation.
– Project delivery/implementation.
– Internal and external communication.
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3 080 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:
- Individual, comfortable room in the guesthouse, with electricity 24/7.
- Internet and Phone network available
- Restaurants and international food are available
Living conditions in N’djamena are very good with an easy access to a wide range of restaurants, cafes…
Security risks are low, and restrictions are very limited.
However, when going on the field bases, living conditions are more basic, with fewer opportunities for socialization, as well as some individual movements’ restrictions. Security levels vary according to the different geographical locations and changes of context.