Desired start date: 05/27/2024
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: Lac Province, Boga Sola, Chad
WHAT DO WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 2,500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
THE MISSION
The Solidarités International (SI) mission in Chad and Cameroon, named Tchameroun, merged in 2021.
Its coordination is based in Yaoundé. It is made up of a country director, program coordination (SERA coordinator, deputy and manager), an administration, HR and finance department (coordinator, deputies, assistants), a logistics department (coordinator , deputy and managers), a grant manager and a reporting and communication manager. SI Tchameroun also has three field coordinators (CT).
SI Tchameroun is present in the regions of Logone Oriental, Lac, Ouaddaï and Sila, in Chad, in the Far North (EN) of Cameroon, in N’Djamena and in Yaoundé. The mission receives humanitarian (ECHO and CDCS) and development (AFD) funds. It is currently carrying out emergency assistance projects – WASH, cash transfers -, strengthening livelihoods and access to water, hygiene and sanitation. It integrates a strong dimension of empowerment and strengthening of civil society organizations and the resilience of the beneficiaries of its projects.
Bases and sub-bases: 8 including 6 operational, Makary, Maroua, Goré, Baga Sola, Adré and Goz Beïda
Number of national employees: 90.
Number of international employees: 13.
2023 budget: approximately 4.5 million euros.
This recruitment notice concerns the position of field coordinator for the Lake province, based in Baga Sola, resulting from an HR reconfiguration.
The Baga Sola base has around 15 people today.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main objective :
The field coordinator (CT) has the role of head of mission by delegation in an area of a country in which SI operates. He/She is the preferred contact for the Country Director (DP).
General objectives of the position, in the intervention area:
- Propose, depending on the geopolitical and humanitarian context, the regional strategy and ensure its implementation once validated.
- Ensure the safety of IS personnel and assets.
- Control and guarantee that projects are carried out in accordance with the IS charter and in compliance with internal and contractual procedures.
- Mobilize the material and financial resources necessary for the proper conduct and quality of programs and supervise their management. Actively participate in identifying opportunities and drafting project proposals.
- Supervise and support IS employees.
- Represent SI to authorities, partners, donors, media and civil society.
Main Challenges:
- Monitor the context in western Chad, in the Lake Chad region, which is volatile due to clashes between armed groups and security forces and intercommunity conflicts.
- Maintain an efficient network of relationships and contacts, allowing the exchange of reliable information, with a view to strengthening partnerships and facilitating access to people benefiting from the actions. Continue to promote SI’s specific positioning: as close as possible to needs, geographically and in its areas of expertise; plan interventions along the continuum from emergency to development.
- Supervise employees and work to reduce turnover and strengthen the quality of programs (emphasis on accountability, capitalization, archiving).
- Ensure SI representation in N’Djamena for themes and issues related to the Lac province.
Priorities for the first 2/3 months:
- Support the increase in the volume of IS activities in the Lac province.
- Actively participate in coordination with other actors and partners, in a competitive environment for INGOs.
- Strengthen the skills of the program and SERA teams.
YOUR PROFILE
Training:
Master’s degree in international development, project management, administration/finance/HR, or equivalent
Experiences and technical skills:
- At least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
- At least 3 years of experience in an equivalent position
- Management skills, ability to unite and supervise.
- Analysis and projection skills.
- Security management and understanding of a volatile security context.
- Project management, ideally in SAME and/or EHA.
- Relational, coordination and networking skills.
- Appetite for the micro (close support of colleagues) and the macro (strategic projections).
LANGUAGES :
- French, oral and written.
- Fluency in English is desired (English-speaking landlord).
- Fluency in Arabic, Hausa or another regional language is an asset.
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave compensation paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600
SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). To these break periods is added one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. The costs of vaccination and essential anti-malaria treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS :
Baga Sola is one of the main localities in the Lake region of Chad. It is located approximately 400 km from N’Djamena, accessible by plane and by road. Living conditions there are simple and basic. There is a market with basic products and few leisure spaces.
The CT is one of the two expatriates for SI au Lac, with the log-admin. Many international NGOs and UN agencies have an office in Baga Sola.
The Baga Sola hospital provides treatment for common pathologies, without complications. In the event of a more serious health concern, a transfer to the regional hospital in Bol or a structure in N’Djamena can be organized.
Within the SI base (a single office/guest), the CT will have an individual room and bathroom. The base is equipped: water, electricity, Internet, air conditioning, television.
SAFETY CONSTRAINTS:
- The context of intervention in the Lac region, in Chad, is characterized by the presence of organized armed groups, clashes between groups and with security forces, intercommunity conflicts, acts of predation and the presence of explosive devices improvised. Humanitarian actors have not, to date, been targeted by attacks.
- Armed conflicts and climatic hazards cause numerous displacements of people.
- The town of Baga Sola is known to be calm. Acts of crime are sometimes noted there.
- For all movements on the ground, in the localities of intervention, security checks must be precise and meticulous, and the means of communication efficient.
- The authorities are monitoring humanitarian activities. It is essential to maintain good relationships and respect the rules relating to the communication of information on activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.
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 finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.