- Job number: SRH06644
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion
- Position: Missions
- Country: Sudan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 15/05/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Ed Daein
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 PM will be in charge of launching and implementing SI’s WASH activities in Ed Daein.
S/he will be in charge of recruiting team members if not finalised and ensure a proper induction and capacity building process.
S/he will be in charge of setting up the project management, managing the emergency response and setting the ground for building the base programmatic activities towards a more structured presence in Ed Daein.
S/he will be in responsible to lead needs assessments in different areas of Ed Daein and consequently developing the SI response plan, including with local partners.
The main challenges:
1 – High level and severity of emergency needs
2 – Opening of base
3 – Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
1/First emergency response in WASH, FSL, CCCM and SNFIs
2/Technical Assessment For Water Supply System in Camps
3/Ensure participation and knowledge of SI in WASH, FSL, CCCM and SNFIs cluster
4/Response to new localities within East Darfur
Security constraints:
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
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Engineer, Project management
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 – 4 years
Experience on a similar position : 3 – 4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proven experience in WASH emergency/ealry recovery programming and WASH in institutions
Strong experience in installation of water network installation and solid waste management
Proven experience in partnership – preferable with local organizations
Experience in opening new area of intervention
Good analytical skills and proactive, solution-oriented approach to work.
Experience in protracted crisis context (being able to switch between short/medium/long term solutions).
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Strong organizational skill
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
LANGUAGES
English Mandatory
Arabic and French would be an asset
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 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:
The Guest house is of good standard, with fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff
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.
