Desired start date: 07/20/2024
Duration of the mission: 9 months
Location: Adré, Chad
WHAT DO WE DO
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association that, for over 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs: drinking, eating, 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 the promotion of hygiene, but also in the essential field of food security and livelihoods. Present in over 20 countries, 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 composed of a country director, a program coordination (coordinator, deputy and SERA manager), an administration, HR and finance department (coordinator, deputy, assistants), a logistics department (coordinator, deputy and managers), a grant manager and a reporting and communication officer. 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 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 admin-log for the eastern province of Chad, in charge of the bases of Adré (in Ouaddaï), Goz Beïda (in Sila) and Goré (in Logone Oriental). It is the result of the merger of two log and admin manager positions, due to the reduction in the volume of activities. The three bases and sub-bases accommodate around thirty employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main objective :
The logistics and administration/finance/HR manager (known as “log-admin”) in a location ensures the administrative, financial and logistical management of the base. He/she supports and supervises his/her team. He/she is the privileged contact of the field coordinator for all questions related to support functions.
Main Challenges:
- The Adré and Goz Beïda bases opened in 2023, in response to the Sudanese crisis. Work on structuring the log and admin departments and regulating processes is necessary.
- The Goré base has existed for several years and needs support to better control the procedures.
- Teams are small and skills are limited in logistics and administration/finance/HR.
Priorities for the first 2/3 months:
- Finalize regularizations and compliance of procedures.
- Strengthen the skills of the administration and logistics department teams under his responsibility.
YOUR PROFILE
Training:
Logistics, accounting and/or HR
Experience and technical skills:
- 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
- Initial experience in an equivalent position
- Logistics
- Administration and Finance
- Human ressources
- Organization and prioritization
- Ability to unite
- Communication
LANGUAGES :
- French
- Arabic is a plus
- English appreciated
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 basic salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of EUR 600.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternating between work and leave is set up at a rate of 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). In addition to these break periods, there is 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 that includes war risks. The costs of essential vaccinations and anti-malarial treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS :
- The context of intervention in eastern and southern Chad is experiencing community and ethnic tensions. The proximity of the borders with Sudan and the CAR can generate additional tensions. The regions have been host to a large number of displacements of people, particularly on the Sudanese border, since the resumption of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023.
- The cities where SI bases are located are known to be quiet. However, there are reports of crime there.
- For all movements on the ground, in the intervention locations, security checks must be precise, and means of communication efficient.
- The authorities are watching humanitarian activities. It is essential to maintain good relations and to respect the rules relating to the communication of information on activities.
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:
Base of attachment: Adré, regular trips (about once a month) to Goz Beïda and/or Goré.
The log-admin is one of the two expatriates for SI in eastern Chad, with the CT. Many international NGOs and United Nations agencies have offices in Adré, fewer in Goré and Goz Beïda. Living conditions are simple; a few bars exist, sources of leisure are few.
Within the SI base in Adré (only one office/guest), the log-admin will have a room and individual bathroom. The base is equipped: water, electricity, Internet, air conditioning, television.
MSF is based in Adré and allows immediate care in the event of illness. In the event of a more serious health problem, a transfer to a structure in N’Djamena can be organized.
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If yes, send us your CV and Cover Letter.
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the announcement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to find out more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is committed to preventing and combating any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities that violate human rights – that could be perpetrated in the context of its interventions. SI applies zero tolerance to 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 remuneration in order to participate in a recruitment process.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all types of abuse – all acts 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 – which could be perpetrated in the framework 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.