Sudan: Program Manager WASH (m/f) - El Fasher

Apr 14, 2024 | Solidarités International
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Solidarités 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 objective:

The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals. He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program. He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

The main challenges:

  • Due to the ongoing conflict, SI Sudan mission increase a lot his activties and fundings, and opened new base in El Fasher, North Darfur
  • Set-up the WASH program team (recruit, train, and follow)
  • Highly need of improving quality of data collection and reporting
  • Highly volatile context, day to day security monitoring, cross-bording operations from Chad to El Fasher

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

  • Implement the emergency response in WASH in North Darfur
  • Ensure the good set-up and training of the WASH team
  • Ensure good quality of data in coordination with the MEAL team
  • Ensure good reporting, and proactive need assessment
  • Opening of El Fasher base: security challenges, access challenges, logistic challenges
  • Ensure good coordination with local authorities, with local and international partners for the response
  • Ensure capitalization for the emergency response

Candidate Profile

Education / academic background: Master degree in WASH

Specific skills and experience:

  • 3-4 years experience in the humanitarian sector
  • 3-4 years on a similar position
  • Strong experience in WASH emergency programs with a young team
  • Experience in set-up and capacity building of team in opening context
  • Good problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
  • Work under a lot of pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Strong initiatives and improvisation capacities

Language:

  • English fluently
  • French
  • Arabic would be a strong asset

SI Will Offer

A salaried position: According to experience, starting from EUR 1980 gross per month (1800 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

El Fasher and Darfur states in particular are very tense. El Fasher sees still open conflict inside the city, curfew is in place and restrictions of mouvement (daily validation).

In El Fasher, accomodation are good, but due to tense security situation and the huge workload, entertainments are few. Curfew in place from 5pm to 7am. Another INGOs with expats is present also. Be able to live under a huge workload and a lot of security issues.

Application Process

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

  • Desired start date: ASAP
  • Duration of the mission: 9 months
  • Location: El Fasher, Sudan