About us
Desired start date: 01/08/2026
Duration of the mission: 2 months
Location: Caracas
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 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
Present and operational in Venezuela since the end of 2019, Solidarités International initially started working in Caracas, but later launched water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) activities in the city of Barquisimeto, Lara state. We expanded then interventions to the states of Falcón and Sucre. In 2021, Food Security and Livelihoods activities started also in Barquisimeto. Since then, operations grew steadily in the states of Sucre, Bolivar, Táchira y Apure. Although projects today are focused on WaSH, we are progressively developing protection and health components and planning to extend in new intervention areas.
Ongoing projects: BHA (Bolivar and Delta Amacuro), ECHO (Táchira y Sucre. MdM as lead of the consortium). COST EXTENSION BHA approved until 30.06.2026 with a NCE until 30.09.2026. ECHO (Sucre, Bolivar & Delta Amacuro). COSUDE in Sucre.
Ongoing proposals: DG-INTPA, CDCS, SIDA, ECHO Alert, StartFund.
About the job
General objective:
The Emergency Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidarités International intervenes.
He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management.
He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
He/she is the Country Director’s direct contact and representative
The main challenges:
High level of autonomy required for the position
Need for strong mastery of SI processes, in a context where teams are largely externally recruited or recently hired within SI
Challenging donor environment, not fully aligned with SI’s usual operating framework
Need to identify and develop donor opportunities adapted to the Latin American context
Need for strengthened program strategy support to guide fundraising efforts
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Further scale-up of our emergency response.
Structure program delivery as per donor and SI internal rules and procedures.
Support proposal development for the emergency, moving into recovery and reconstruction.
High quality donor reporting.
Security constraints:
The security context is complex in Venezuela but is overall considered as calm with however criminal risks in specific areas. The authorities have a strong presence throughout the country and are very wary about international organizations. It is important to remain calm and to ensure good communication. The context of living in Caracas is good. It will be necessary to remain vigilant to the good respect of security rules especially while travelling to remote areas and/or specific areas of thats zones.
Nonetheless, within the limitation of the safety minimum requirements, one can easily enjoy living in Caracas, week-ends and/or vacations in other areas including specific mountain cities, beaches and nature. There is a vibrant expatriate community in the zone.
Your profile
Education / academic background
Graduate degree and/or post-graduate degree in project management, international development, social sciences, humanitarian studies, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in grants management within the humanitarian sector.
Specific skills and experience:
Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3-4 years
Experience on a similar position: 0-2 years
Technical skills
1. Organization & Operational planning
2. Strategy development
3. Team management
4. Construction, rehabilitation, WASH & NFI
Transversal skills
1. Communication skills
2. Analytical skills
3. Pro-activity and autonomy
4. Solution-oriented
Language:
- Spanish
- English
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 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:
Shared guest house accommodation
Internet and telephone network
Multiple restaurants & leisure opportunities, active social life possible
How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter: Submit your application – SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl:Â www.solidarites.org
—
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.