Desired start date: 20/12/2025
Mission duration: 5 months
Location: Goma – DRC
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that, for over 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters by addressing their vital needs: water, food, and shelter. Particularly committed to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death worldwide, SI implements its interventions with expertise in the areas of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, as well as in the essential areas of food security and livelihoods. Present in more than 20 countries, SI’s teams—a total of 2,500 people, including expatriates, national staff, headquarters staff, and a few volunteers—operate with professionalism and dedication, respecting local cultures.
General objective:
The Deputy Field Programme Coordinator (DFCC) is responsible for supervising project managers in the implementation of base activities. They ensure the relevance of implemented activities in line with the SI strategy and will propose new interventions based on the evolving humanitarian situation and the SI strategy. They will pay particular attention to the development of an integrated strategy for Food Security and Livelihoods and WASH, as well as the operationalization of priority cross-cutting themes: protection, environmental impact, do no harm, and conflict-sensitive analysis.
He/she will support the Field Coordinator (FC) in programmatic representation to partners and stakeholders and will act as his/her interim replacement in his/her absence.
Main Challenges:
- High volume of programmatic implementation over a very large geographical area and management of some projects remotely.
- Develop Solidarités International as a major player in the emergency response in North Kivu by improving the rapid and effective response (“axis 1” of the mission programmatic strategy).
- Central role in the development of recovery and development projects in stabilized areas (“axis 2” of the programmatic mission strategy).
- Supporting the development of the area: diversifying funding and expanding intervention zones
- Work to harmonize programmatic processes following the merger of the two databases PNK and GNK
Priorities for the first 2-3 months:
- Strengthen the capacity of SI to rapidly deploy on first and second line responses (in particular through the regular performance of emergency assessments).
- Lead or active member on the various coordination platforms within the framework of the response to the crisis in North Kivu (and possibly South Kivu).
- Ensure better integration of MEAL into programmatic activities
- Updating and monitoring OFU and APU and regular review of projects with support departments.
- In conjunction with the CT, contribute to the development and monitoring of the implementation of an action plan for the commitments resulting from the 2025/2026 country strategic workshop.
- Design and implementation of a multi-sectoral assessment for future project submissions, in conjunction with a potential international partner.
- Participate in discussions on the development of consortia with national or international partners.
Education: Humanitarian program management or equivalent – Master’s degree (Bac +5)
Experience and technical skills:
Management/Knowledge of rapid response mechanisms
; Development of project proposals
; Good understanding of accountability and cross-cutting protection issues;
Management of multi-sectoral teams;
Interdepartmental work
; Communication and writing skills
A salaried position: Depending on experience, starting from EUR 2475 gross per month (2250 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 800.
Accommodation and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country and the mission are covered.
Breaks: 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated). 1 additional day off per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates are covered by insurance. Essential vaccination costs are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
- Accommodation in a guest house with a private room and bathroom.
- A cook is available and there is access to a variety of quality food adapted to different diets.
- Numerous organizations based in Goma and opportunities for a good social life.
- Numerous activities in the city (restaurants, bars, sports, etc.).
- Security rules are subject to change depending on the context. The current curfew is set at 10 p.m. for Goma and Beni, and 6 p.m. for Rutshuru.
- The current curfew is set at 6 p.m. in Rutshuru, 7 p.m. in Lubero, and 10 p.m. in Beni.