Desired start date: 01/05/2026
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: Darfur
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.
General objective:
Assess the security situation and map local actors impacting its evolution
Engage in negociations with authorities to obtain all necessary authorisations for the development of the activities at local and national levels
Design a response strategy for north Darfurs, considering existing budgets and potential new proposals
Desigh the necessary HR set-up and concept of operation
Represent the CD in local level negociations with the authorities, parners, UN and donors
The main challenges:
1 – High level and severity of emergency needs
2 – Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Support the access strategy, Assessment of new intervention area and new base opening
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
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 EUR 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, fluctuating 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.
Expériences / Formation
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in a related field (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies, political sciences…).
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 – 4 years
Experience on a similar position : 3 – 4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Security and access management
2.. Rapid need Assesement
3. Strong negociations skills
4. Conflict sensitivy skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Work under pressure
2. Adaptability
3. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
LANGUAGES
1. Fluent English
2. Arabic would be an advantage
3. French would be an asset