Country Director

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization is dedicated to addressing the basic needs of affected populations, including food, water, and shelter. SI is particularly focused on combating diseases linked to unsafe water, which is a leading cause of death worldwide. The organization applies its expertise in areas such as 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 a diverse team of expatriates, national employees, and volunteers who work with professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures. SI has been active in South Sudan since 2006, responding to emergencies and post-emergency situations, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, including refugee and IDP camp settings.

Job Overview:
The primary objective of the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director position is to support and coordinate emergency response, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and FSL (Food Security and Livelihoods) interventions in the transit center within Renk town and the eastern corridor where displaced persons have sought refuge. The Country Director will work closely with program teams, field coordinators, and national partner organizations to ensure that project activities are well-coordinated and deliver quality results. The role involves strengthening coordination mechanisms among partners to maximize resource utilization, building the capacity of teams, and addressing administrative impediments that may delay recruitment and project implementation. The Country Director will also incorporate aspects of durable solutions into programming in line with community needs, ensuring that the quality of program documentation and reporting is maintained. The position requires the ability to manage teams remotely and engage with various stakeholders, including local authorities, while navigating challenges posed by the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strengthen coordination among partners to maximize the use of available resources.
• Build the capacity of operational teams through training and support.
• Address heavy administrative impediments that cause delays in recruitment and project implementation.
• Incorporate aspects of durable solutions into programming based on community needs.
• Ensure quality of program documentation and reporting.
• Identify technical and management gaps among program staff and support the development of a capacity development plan in coordination with the Field Coordinator and Coordination team.
• Support the team in updating relevant tools (BVA, Targets achievement, and MEAL) and revise them before submission to coordination.
• Supervise the team in implementing activities, ensuring they are carried out as per plan and that issues are identified and addressed in coordination with the Field Coordinator and Coordination team.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management, or a related discipline.
• Mastery of project cycle management and project reporting.
• Knowledge in proposal design and writing.
• Strong communication, coordination, and representation skills in English.
• Knowledge of Food Security & Livelihoods indicators (e.g., FCS, CSI, CARI assessment) and markets (surveys, monitoring) is a strong asset.
• Skills in GIS and MEAL software (Kobo, XLS).
• Familiarity with SI rules and procedures would be an asset.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with partners effectively. 1
• Strong planning and prioritization skills. 1
• Good stress management abilities. 1
• Important flexibility and adaptability.

Educational Background:
A Master’s Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management, or a related discipline is required for this position. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the management of development projects.

Experience:
The position requires prior experience working with SI (or a similar organization) as an asset. Experience in South Sudan or similar contexts would be considered a significant advantage. The candidate should have a proven track record in managing humanitarian projects and coordinating with various stakeholders in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset, as it may facilitate communication with local communities and partners.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a permanent expatriate contract with a salary calculated based on the expatriate salary scale, starting at €2,250/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. Health/life insurance and repatriation are fully covered. Employees have the flexibility to choose their location (France or abroad) outside of deployment periods. The organization reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the deadline date of the advertisement.