- Job number: SRH06599
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 1 May 2026
Duration of the mission: 31-Oct-2026
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.
About the job
General objective:
The WASH Activity Manager, based in Tawila (North Darfur), will support this response by reporting to and deputizing for the WASH Program Manager. The role entails leading field activity implementation, supervising WatSan & HP supervisors, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring high-quality planning, assessments, reporting, staff training, and preparation of technical documents (ToRs, MoUs, contracts). The position requires the ability to mobilize rapidly and operate in remote, high-risk locations under strict SI security protocols.
The main challenges:
1 – High level and severity of emergency needs
2 – Large volume of activities
3 – Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Expansion of areas of intervention
Security constraints:
Security Level 4
High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place (often 6pm–8pm), Walking strictly limited to approved times, locations,
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental / Water resources Development or in one of the Civil Engineering discipline of water supply and/or Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 – 4 years
Experience on a similar position : 0 – 2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Formal training and qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental / Water resources Development
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
relevant experience in Deep borehole drilling and development, Good knowledge of the project cycle, projects implementation and project follow-up.
LANGUAGES
English Mandatory, Arabic will be strong advantage
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2035 gross per month (1850 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:
In Darfur, the guesthouses are of good standard with solar panels, internet connection, and running water. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (such as MSF, NRC, HI). Access to Markets and local food is possible, but restaurants are scarce and not diversified.
Application process
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
