• Job number: SRH05506
• Area of expertise: Administrative and finance management
• Status: Employee
• Position: Missions
• Country: Sudan
• Contract Type: Short term contract

About us

Desired start date: 10/08/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Gedaref, EAST Sudan, Based in N’djamena (awaiting visa)

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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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 fighting between SAF (regular army) and RSF (rapid support forces) since April 2023, SI is developing a rapid emergency response in Sudan.

In Geneina, West Darfur, SI opened a base in August 2022, providing assistance to IDPs living in the gathering sites inside the city. The response was WASH in emergency activities with water trucking, construction of boreholes, hygiene kits distribution, latrines construction and rehabilitation…

Today, the situation in Darfur, and specifically in Geneina is worsening due to the conflict at country level. SI is assessing the sites and the needs for an emergency response which began in May 2023, providing WASH in emergency activities to the IDPs and host communities in Geneina, and possibly in other states in Darfur (El Fasher, Nyala). SI began water trucking activities in May 2023 and is the only WASH actor in Geneina.

In the East of the country, especially Gedaref, Al Jazirah and Madani states, security situation is tense but much calmer than in Darfur. SI is doing assessments to implement a WASH/shelter and NFIs response for IDPs, mainly coming from Khartoum.

In Khartoum, SI wants to develop a WASH emergency response as soon as possible, and when authorizations are provided.

SI is one of the pillars of the INGO forum coordination, especially for Darfur.

About the job

General objectives:

• The Logistician-Administrator carries out administrative, accounting and financial management of his/her base, in compliance with donor and SI procedures.
• He/she supervises accounting operations and cash management, and carries out budget follow up in conjunction with the program managers.
• He/she is also one of those charged with ensuring that SI’s Human Resources policy is properly implemented on the base.
• He/she implements and supervises all logistics operations at his/her assigned base.
• He/she organizes logistic support for programs, in compliance with SI procedures.
• He/she assists the field coordinator in the implementation of safety rules.
• He/she supports, monitors and trains the members of his/her team.

The main challenges:

• Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding (from 400,000 USD at the end of March 2023 to over 10 million USD in August 2023).
• Administrative obstacles in Eastern Sudan, in particular
• Remote work while awaiting visa

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Support the admin/log scale-up of the Eastern base
• Monitor the opening of the Al Jazeera base
• Monitor the reopening of Khartoum coordination base
• Ensure good set-up, follow-up and training of the support team
• Maintain good relationship with local authorities, especially with the Labor Office

Your profile

Education and experience:

• BAC +5 In admin/finances/logistics
• 3-4 years in a similar positions, in the humanitarian sector

Specific skills:

• Knowledge of SAGA and HOMERE softwares
• Experience in supporting base openings
• Experience in team management and capacity building of team members
• Work under pressure, Adaptability, Strong initiative capacities

Languages:

• Fluent English
• French is an advantage
• Arabic would be a strong asset

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from 1980 EUR gross per month (1800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.

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.

Security constraints: When obtaining visas for Sudan, Si will have to deal with numerous security constraints. Access is still under negotiation, and some areas are still closed. Travel in eastern Sudan is subject to numerous administrative impediments. In Darfur, the situation is highly unstable, with cross-border operations underway in Geneina.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

Working remotely from N’Djamena while awaiting visa. The living conditions are comfortable. The guest house and office will be separated, with hot water, air conditioning, TV, Internet and electricity. The city of N’Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community.

Once the visa has been obtained, the position will be based in Gedaref, with frequent travel to Khartoum (once open) and Jazira State. Living conditions in Gedaref are good. The guesthouse is quite comfortable and there are a few restaurants. There is a curfew, but the situation is calm compared with Khartoum or the Darfur states.

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