## About us

**Desired start date:** 01/04/2026
**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.

## About the mission

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.

In February 2024, SI opened a base in North Darfur to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Similarly, SI opened an office in Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024. Today, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.

In West Darfur, the main share of the portfolio remains WASH with the provision of water through water trucking, 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. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through cash and voucher modalities. West Darfur team also implements agricultural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.

In Central Darfur. The activities mostly focus on WASH and CVA. 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 the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Gedaref Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, SHF and US funds.

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.

Coordination team: Country Director, Deputy Country Director for Programs, MEAL Coordinator, FSL Coordinator, Emergency Coordinator, Consortium Unit (Consortium Coordinator, IM Manager, reporting officer), WASH Coordinator, Grants Unit (Coordinator, Manager, Officer), Compliance Coordinator, Finance Coordinator and 2 Deputy, Logistic Coordinator and deputy, HR Coordinator , Access Coordinator.

North Darfur: 7 international staff (FC, DFC, WASH PM, EMR PM, LEAM LGR, ADM MGR, LOG MGR), 75 national staff.

## About the job

**General objective:**

Assess the security situation in north Darfur and map local actors impacting its evolution
Engage in negociations with authorities to obtain all necessary authorisations for the development of the activities at local and national levels
Design a response strategy for north Darfurs, considering existing budgets and potential new proposals
Desigh the necessary HR set-up and concept of operation
Represent the CD in local level negociations with the authorities, parners, UN and donors

**The main challenges:**

1 - High level and severity of emergency needs
2 - Large volume of activities and sectors
3 - Access & security challenges

**Priorities for the 2/3 first months:**

Re-opening of El Fasher office
Expansion of the area of intervention
developing north darfur multi year programatic strategy

**Security constraints:**

The Field Coordinator be based in Tawila (and ELF), North Darfur. Very volatile context.

## Your profile

**DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE**

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 : 2 - 5 years

**SKILLS**

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1\. Security and access management

2.. Rapid need Assesement

3\. Strong negociations skills

4\. Conflict sensitivy skills

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1\. Work under pressure

2\. Adaptability

3\. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude

**LANGUAGES**

1\. Fluent English

2\. Arabic would be an advantage

3\. French would be an asset

## SI will offer you

**A salaried position:**
**According to experience,** starting from EUR 3140 gross per month (2800 EUR 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