Deputy Country Director Program (DCDP OSS)

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 the 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 and employs a diverse team of expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and volunteers, all of whom 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 the OSS (Operations Support Staff) team, which is designed to provide strategic support to existing country offices and assist in the opening of new operations. 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 work closely with the Country Director and coordination teams to provide programmatic guidance and oversee the technical program departments, including WASH, SAME, Shelter, and MEAL. This role requires a strong understanding of the humanitarian sector and the ability to manage complex programs effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The DCDP OSS will have a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Providing programmatic guidance to the Country Director and coordination teams, including advice on 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, the DCDP OSS may also perform the duties of a Program Coordinator, which includes additional responsibilities related to program management and coordination.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant field such as humanitarian response, international cooperation, development, or in technical sectors like 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 Deputy Country Director or Program Coordinator role, preferably with Solidarités International or another NGO.

Educational Background:
A master's degree is required in one of the following fields: humanitarian response, international cooperation, development, or in technical sectors such as WASH, SAME, shelter, or MEAL. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian aid and program management.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in program management and coordination, specifically within the context of international NGOs. A minimum of one year in a leadership role such as Deputy Country Director or Program Coordinator is required, with a preference for experience with Solidarités International or similar organizations. This experience should demonstrate the ability to manage complex programs and lead teams effectively in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with very good reading, writing, and speaking skills in both languages. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly Arabic and Spanish, is considered a plus and may enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.

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. Additional benefits include per diem and accommodation coverage during deployments, one day off for each weekend spent in the field, and 25 days of paid vacation. Health and life insurance, as well as repatriation coverage, are fully provided. The position allows for free choice of location (France or abroad) outside of deployment periods. It is important to note that applications containing only resumes will not be considered, and Solidarités International reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the stated deadline.