Solidarités International Positions in South Sudan

Solidarités International Field Coordinator (Base Opening) - RAJA Positions in South Sudan

South Sudan - Field Coordinator (Base Opening) - RAJA

About the mission

Desired start date: august 2017
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Dhaka, with frequent field visits to bases

The context:

SI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, and has developed activities in emergency and post emergency contexts, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors present in the country.

We currently operate an Emergency Preparedness and Response program throughout the entire country, as well as Wash activities in the PoC in Malakal, and emergency Wash assistance in informal settlements in Upper West Nile state.

The mission strategy is to continue along with our focus on WASH/EPR interventions and to develop stronger responses to food security and livelihood needs.

The mission:

The mission coordination is based in Juba (5 expatriates) as well as the EPR team (4 expatriates). The Malakal base (4 expatriates) is also supporting a sub-base in Aburoc (1 expatriate). The current Head of mission has stabilized the expatriate turnover on the mission with more experienced coordinators and the team benefits from a lasting positive dynamic.

The program:

SI is launching a new project in partnership with the INGO ALIMA and will cover the Wash activities impacting maltnutrition in the framework of this multisectorial project that targets IDPs and host communities of the area.

Functions

The responsibilities:

The field coordinator has the role of delegated head of mission in an area of a country where SI intervenes. His responsibilities include:

Context and security management: the field coordinator is in charge of analyzing the context and overseeing the security of all staffs in collaboration with his/ her Head of mission

Staff management : the field coordinator is the hierarchical manager of all SI staffs in the area

External representation: with donors, partners, local authorities…

Strategy: the field coordinator contributes to the development of an intervention strategy in the area according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context and ensures its implementation once validated

In case of human resource gaps, he/she will be in charge of ensuring temporary and specific support to facilitate the SI operations

Coordination: He/she is the Head of Mission's direct contact and representative.

The main stakes:

This will be a base opening: there will be logistic and human resources challenges to overcome to ensure a smooth opening and a swift implementation of SI procedures.

External representation will

be particularly important both to ensure good working relationship with our partner INGO, and to develop strategic networks in the area.

The field coordinator will be there to ensure that the activities are delivered in a timely fashion and with a focus on quality in spite of the very volatile context:

This context is particularly unstable and requires a strong security management background as well as a capacity to analyze in-depths a complex environment

Your Profile

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years as field coordinator or base manager in humanitarian relief contexts

Demonstrated understanding of Solidarités International mandate and values

Experience in management of security in conflict areas

Team management and supervisory experience

Previous experience in South Sudan is major advantage

Security analysis, humanitarian access analysis is an asset

Experience in wirting project proposals and reporting

Skills:

Strong management and training skills

Strong coordination and representation skills

Stress management skills

Ability to work within and lead a team

Strong capacity of adaptation to stressful and basic living conditions

Ability to work in insicure, conflict and stressful condition and under tight schedule

Language:

Fluent English – written and spoken

Arabic is an asset

Computer skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge of spread sheet and database management.

SI Will offer

SI will offer you:

A salaried post: according to experience from 2500 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly and a monthly Per Diem of 450 USD.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs)
For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/

Contact

Mano Gaudin, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer

How to apply:
Application process

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

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