Deputy Country Director Program (DCDP OSS)

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization established over 40 years ago. The organization is dedicated to providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters, focusing on their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. The organization applies its expertise in access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and livelihoods. SI operates in more than 20 countries, employing teams made up of expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and volunteers who work with professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.

Job Overview:
The Deputy Country Director Program (DCDP OSS) plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating the program department of the country office where they are deployed. This position is part of SI's flying support team, which is designed to strengthen operations by filling strategic gaps and providing technical support to existing country offices. The DCDP OSS is responsible for ensuring that SI's program norms and standards are applied in the design of needs-driven programs that demonstrate impact and are adaptable to contextual changes and sensitive to conflicts. The DCDP OSS will provide programmatic guidance to the Country Director and coordination teams, coordinate with implementation teams for needs assessments, supervise technical coordinators, and ensure compliance with project cycles and implementation deadlines. Depending on the needs of the country offices, the DCDP OSS may also perform the duties of a Program Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The DCDP OSS has a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Providing programmatic guidance to the Country Director and coordination teams, including cross-cutting themes and new activities.
• Coordinating with implementation teams to plan needs assessments and oversee their technical and methodological conduct.
• Supervising technical coordinators and guiding them in their support to field teams.
• Working with field coordinators to ensure compliance with the project cycle and implementation deadlines.
• Depending on the needs of the country offices, performing the duties of a Program Coordinator as required.
• Ensuring that SI's program norms and standards are applied in the design of programs that are responsive to the needs of the affected populations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree in fields such as humanitarian response, international cooperation, development, or technical sectors including WASH, SAME, shelter, or MEAL. Additionally, candidates should have previous experience in program management and coordination within an international NGO or association, with a minimum of one year in a position as Deputy Country Director or Program Coordinator with Solidarités International or another NGO.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master's degree in relevant fields such as humanitarian response, international cooperation, development, or specific technical sectors like WASH, SAME, shelter, or MEAL. This advanced education is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian aid and program management.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have substantial experience in program management and coordination, specifically within an international NGO or similar organization. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a role such as Deputy Country Director or Program Coordinator, preferably with Solidarités International or another NGO, to ensure they are well-versed in the operational and strategic aspects of humanitarian programs.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with very good reading, writing, and speaking skills in both languages. Additionally, fluency in other languages, particularly Arabic and Spanish, is considered a plus and can enhance the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in diverse contexts.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a permanent expatriate contract with a salary calculated based on the expatriate salary scale, starting at €2,600 per month. Per diem and accommodation are covered during deployments, and employees receive one day off for each weekend spent in the field, along with 25 days of paid vacation. There is no reduced working time (RTT) policy. Health and life insurance, as well as repatriation coverage, are fully provided. Candidates have the flexibility to choose their location (France or abroad) outside of deployment periods.