Deputy Field Coordinator (M/F) at Solidarites International

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Coordination and strategic orientation, relevance and operational quality / operations monitoring, security management, HR management, representation, internal/external communication.

SPECIFIC STAKES AND CHALLENGES

• Although Sudan has been opening up more widely to International NGOs for the past two years, it is still governed by strict rules and INGOs’s access depends on Public Institutions (visa, authorization to work, to travel, to recruit national staff etc…). The HAC (Humanitarian Aid Commission) is an essential partner, the only entry point for INGOs to work in Sudan.
• The recent coup of 2021 October 25th lead to a high level of uncertainty in terms of Governance as well as donor’s strategy (especially for long terms project). Military power remains contested by an important part of the population and regular demonstrations are organized, mainly in Khartoum.
• Part of that, the security situation in Khartoum remains calm in areas not concerned by the demonstration. Internet / phone network can be cut during demonstration but alternative system of internet connection allow to keep a correct connection.
• In Gedaref, the current specific situation at the border with Ethiopia needs to be carefully monitored. The Sudanese army has taken back its agricultural land from the area of al-Fashaga used by the Ethiopians (a disputed area for 20 years). On both sides, the militaries have strengthened their presence. Transportation to Gedaref is by the road, for a 7 hours journey.
• In west Darfour, pic of intercommunal violence end of 2020 and end of 2021 had lead to massive displacement of population in Geneina and surrounding localities. The follow up of the security dynamic in this complex and volatile context is utmost important in terms of access, communication with local authorties (HAC) and partners. Transportation from Khartoum to Geneina, main city of West Darfour, is organized by UNHAS flight or by commercial flight.

PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS

• Maintain the contact with local authorities HAC, lines ministries at Geneina level
• Lead the base : continue the improvement of the base opened in July 2022
• Security management (level 4 in Geneina) and follow up in Darfur
• To be involved in the access assessment out of Geneina city
• Ensure that the WASH services are well targeted and qualitative
• Maintain the coordination with all West Darfur actors
• Ensure strong link with consortium partners to prepare 2023 (RRM, wash / healt Nutrition)
• Ensure strong coordination with UN at Geneina level

YOUR PROFILE
Specific skills and experience

• Good knowledge and comfortable in external coordination and representation with local authorities
• Strong Security management
• Good management skills
• Good knowledge and comfortable with the usual institutional donors (ECHO, BHA, UN Agencies, CDCS)
• Good project management skills
• Ability to live in remote area

Experience:

• 3 years of experience as Field Coo
• Experience with SI is a very strong asset