Desired start date: 11/20/2024
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: Goma, DRC
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
Solidarités International has been working in the DRC since 2001, to meet the humanitarian needs of populations affected by conflicts and natural disasters and to participate in the fight against epidemics. This is currently the organization’s third largest mission in terms of financial volume.
The mission is active in the areas of food security and livelihoods (FSL), water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), and multi-sectoral cash transfer assistance (direct cash or fairs via the Red Rose tool). Each of our activities includes a strong Protection component (transversal or “stand alone” via an implementing partner).
Our programs cover emergency response, via rapid response programs (RRM) and “second line”. However, they also include recovery and development activities in stabilized areas. This approach illustrates the strategy chosen by the mission, namely maintaining a strong emergency response capacity while developing sustainable solutions to the problems affecting the populations of the east of the country.
The mission is composed of a coordination based in Goma and three operational bases located in Petit Nord Kivu (Goma, with a sub-base in Kiwandja), in Grand Nord Kivu (Beni) and in Ituri (Bunia, with a sub-base in Fataki). As part of our multi-year strategy, we aim to open new bases and develop our programmatic portfolio. The financial volume of the mission currently stands at 19 million euros, with a target of progression during the year 2024.
Current programs on the mission:
SAFER projects (ECHO-BHA-FCDO) = RRM = multi-sectoral 1st line response (SECAL/AME/EHA) consortium of 5 NGOs
BHA 2836 consortium ACF = 1st and 2nd line in SECAL and EHA (Ituri)
CDCS 2986 = RRM in North Kivu (Beni and Petit Nord Kivu) in consortium with FAEVU (National NGO)
ECHO 2774 / DV 2621: Integrated EHA and protection response in consortium with SOFEPADI (National NGO)
FH 3231 = Emergency EHA response and agricultural recovery in consortium with FAEVU (National NGO)
AFD 2378 (in CoFi) = Project to strengthen the capacities of civil society and local actors in prevention and response to epidemics (EHA) in consortium with FAEVU (National NGO)
DDC 2795 = Multi-sectoral assistance for populations affected by displacement (SAME and EHA resilience project)
Description of the offer
General objective:
Support for the new Deputy Logistics Coordinator
Implementation of field framework contracts
Review of logistics procedures related to fairs
Internal control of the department
Implementation of purchasing timetables
Main Challenges:
Large purchasing volume,
Emergency logistics (RRM),
Physical and security access constraints.
Your profile
Training:
Master in international relations, development and humanitarian action and/or Logistics or Supply Chain
Experience and technical skills:
3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
3-4 years of experience in a similar position
Supply chain management
Monitoring and renewal of large equipment fleet
Mastery of technical concepts in telecommunications and IT
Team management
Strategic approach
Good stress management
LANGUAGES :
French
English
Swahili
SI will offer you the following conditions
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2600 gross per month (2860 basic salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 800.
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 city of Goma offers many opportunities:
Restaurants, billiards, gym…
Presence of many expats and NGOs, lively social life
Many pleasant places on the edge of the Lake (restaurants, bars and hotels)
Supermarket well stocked with imported products
Availability of ATM counter for transactions
At the Guest house:
Attractive space (large courtyard, beautiful garden, straw hut)
Single room with shower and balcony
Common areas (kitchen, living room, showers/toilets)
Community life
Electricity 24/7 (generator/Back Up)
Canal + (multi-channels)
Hot water – kitchen/showers
Very good cook and availability of food allowing a diversified diet.
Expatriate curfew at 2:00 a.m.
The security context remains volatile
Numerous intercommunity conflicts
Numerous armed groups, depending on the territory
Logistical constraints due to roads that are difficult to navigate during rainy periods
Humanitarian access remains possible and our teams are able to deploy interventions in sensitive areas. In addition, SI has developed good community acceptance
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 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.