Solidarités International Field Coordinator - SOBAT Jobs in South Sudan






Solidarités International Field Coordinator - SOBAT Jobs in South Sudan; The Field Coordinator will be responsible for the management of projects in Sobat, with active programming focused on emergency and early recovery WASH and emergency FSL support. The role acts as delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of South Sudan where Solidarités International intervenes.

  • The Field Coordinator proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, ensures implementation once validated, and guarantees projects are carried out in accordance with SI’s charter, procedures, and donor requirements. The FC mobilizes resources, supervises teams, ensures security, and represents SI externally.

    Responsibilities

  • Propose and implement regional strategy aligned with humanitarian context and SI charter

  • Ensure projects comply with internal and contractual procedures

  • Mobilize material and financial resources and supervise resource management

  • Coordinate teams and ensure staff security in assigned zone

  • Act as direct contact and representative of the Country Director

    Issues and Specific Challenges:

  • Resume activities in Sobat corridor after evacuation in February

  • Lead engagement with authorities, political stakeholders, communities, NGOs, and UN in areas where SI is not present

  • Address security and access concerns in areas experiencing violence and open conflict

  • Manage logistical challenges linked to access and geography

  • Establish a physical base location despite current lack of facilities

  • Overcome communication difficulties in remote locations

    Priorities in First 2–3 Months:
  • Propose clear intervention modality (mobile vs. static)

  • Resume activities

  • Develop short-term base strategy

    Security Constraints:

  • Malakal: curfew at 6 pm, movement possible within humanitarian hub and UNMISS compound (except PoC)

  • Volatile situation in South Sudan; base rules to be set once presence secured

  • Risks include open conflict, intra-communal
    violence, looting, theft, and isolation if river access is closed

    Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management, or related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in the humanitarian sector

  • 3–4 years’ experience in similar positions

    Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge in team management and mentoring

  • Ability to manage multiple issues and adapt quickly in evolving environments

  • Capacity to prioritize high workload and tight deadlines

  • Strong representational skills and ability to liaise with INGOs, agencies, authorities, and donors

  • Solid understanding of security management

  • Knowledge of humanitarian issues including IDPs, camp management, protection, and advocacy

  • Ability to write/edit quality reports in English

    Transversal Skills:

  • Ability to work in multicultural environments with strong cultural sensitivity

  • Willingness to work in volatile security contexts

  • Initiative, autonomy, and decision-making ability

  • Strong problem-solving skills in daily and crisis situations

  • Flexibility and adaptability

  • Experience with SI or similar organizations an asset

  • Prior experience in South Sudan an asset

  • Good stress management

    Languages:

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

  • Arabic an asset


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Field Coordinator - SOBAT Jobs in South Sudan

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