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

Since March 2020, SI has been operating in France to respond to the COVID 19 health crisis in four territories. Our projects target people living in degraded housing sites such as shanty towns, camps or squats and in particular having limited access to basic services, in terms of drinking water, sanitation, and access to hygiene products. first need. In times of health crisis, “unconnected” people are more vulnerable and, more than ever, need access to these Water, Hygiene and Sanitation services to be able to apply barrier gestures and improve their living conditions.

Opening of a mission in Mayotte: SI was contacted by local community stakeholders regarding the drinking water crisis facing a high proportion of the population living in the department of Mayotte.

The significant difficulties in accessing water, hygiene and sanitation for these people, and therefore the health risks to which they are exposed, led SI to set up a base in Mayotte at the end of 2022 to support local actors through 4 axes:

Coordination of local actors
Containment of epidemic risk
Technical support for the development of local projects for access to water and sanitation
Advocacy and capacity building of local actors

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main objective :

The Field Coordinator has the role of Global Coordinator in a region of a country in which Solidarités International operates. He/she proposes the regional strategy based on the geopolitical and humanitarian context and ensures its implementation once validated. He/she is the direct and privileged interlocutor of the Country Director and local partners.

As EHA program manager, he/she ensures the direct implementation and management of projects (activities, purchases, etc.) in his/her area of intervention. The EHA manager, as technical referent in his area, contributes to the development of the IS strategy, by proposing a sectoral EHA strategy for intervention on precarious housing sites. The EHA manager takes part in all field activities in his/her dedicated area, including liaison with service providers and participates in monitoring the activities implemented as well as assessing new needs.

Main Challenges:

The field coordinator/WASH manager is alone in his area. He works remotely and will have to travel a lot in a changing and sometimes complex and volatile context.

Priorities for the first 2/3 months:

Taking up position/handover with the previous CT: He will have to understand the contextual and security issues and the specificities of the areas of intervention. He will also have to understand the main internal tools and procedures to be autonomous at the end of the handover. Support from the WASH coordinators, support and the Country Director will ensure continuity with the WASH field coordinator/PR
Meeting with all partners, local authorities and donors and establishing a network
Respond to requests for WASH technical support and implement activities planned with partners

YOUR PROFILE

Training:

Specialty in water, hygiene, sanitation and CT experience would be a plus.

1 to 2 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.

Experiences and technical skills:

WASH project management
Field coordination experience
Partnership development and animation
Relational ease and ability to create a partner network
WASH technical expertise and ability to explain/train and teach: desire to pass on
Ability to stand alone and multi-task

LANGUAGES :

French, Shimaore/Swahili appreciated

IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

A salaried position: According to experience, from EUR 3,183 gross per month and a cost of living bonus of 35% of the gross salary supplements the salary.

An installation bonus is paid on arrival for expatriates who do not live in Mayotte.

SI also covers round trip costs at the start and end of the contract between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment. It is also possible to obtain a vehicle bonus, paid at the start of the contract, for all new employees in the first year of the contract.

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.

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.