Start date: 15/11/2025
Duration: 12 months
Location: Mayotte
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 26 countries, SI’s teams—a total of 3,200 people comprised of expatriates, national staff, headquarters staff, and a few volunteers—operate with professionalism and dedication, respecting local cultures.
The mission
Since March 2020, SI has been working in France to address the challenges of water, hygiene, and sanitation poverty in five French territories. In partnership with metropolitan water and sanitation operators and their foundations, its projects target populations living in substandard housing, such as slums or squats, who have limited access to basic services, including drinking water, sanitation, and essential hygiene products. SI’s strategy is to support local stakeholders in their search for concrete solutions by improving sanitary conditions in these areas, notably through the installation of drinking water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, and the development of pilot projects tailored to the specific context of each intervention zone.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager (RP EHA), the water production agent is responsible for implementing the activities of producing and distributing treated water in targeted areas of Mayotte through the use of an ultrafiltration treatment unit.
MAIN CHALLENGES:
Handling of an ultrafiltration water production unit, constant travel between treatment and distribution sites, good skills in various technical interventions desired, listening to the people benefiting from SI activities and ability to work in precarious housing areas.
PRIORITIES FOR THE FIRST 2/3 MONTHS:
– Autonomy in water production and distribution
– Responsiveness in a changing environment
– Integration into the existing team
– Familiarization with monitoring tools and their adaptation as needed
BASE TEAM SIZING / COORDINATION:
The Mayotte base consists of 1 CT/ 1 log-Admin/1 log purchase/ 2 RPEHA/3 Sensib Agents/ 1 RCO / 2 apprentices
The coordination office (Marseille) consists of the Country Director, the Support Coordinator, a communication and reporting manager, the WASH referent, the community mobilization referent, and the legal and advocacy referent.
DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE:
- No diploma required
- 0 to 2 years of experience in a similar position
COMPETENCES:
Technical skills:
- Proficiency in plumbing operations and network maintenance on equipment.
- Mastery of the fundamental principles of water chemistry and quality control.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical operations.
- Ability to apply safety procedures and risk prevention related to the maintenance and operation of equipment.
Cross-cutting skills:
- Category B driving licence required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to apply basic safety and protection rules.
- A sense of solidarity and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations on the ground.
- Autonomy and adaptability in mobile and variable environments.
LANGUAGES:
- Shimaoré
- French
A salaried position: Depending on experience, starting from EUR 2508 gross per month