Desired start date: 01/08/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Sobat – South Sudan
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
Presentation de la mission :
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, conducting activities in emergency and post emergency context.
– Food insecurity is one of the highest in the world due to recurring shocks (consecutive years of widespread flooding, conflict-based displacement), and an ongoing protracted macro-economic crisis.
– The country also faces cholera outbreaks on a yearly basis, has very limited sanitation coverage and safe water access remain a challenge for most of the population.
– On top of these chronic situations, South Sudan has been highly impacted by the war that started in Sudan in April 2023. As of mid 2026, more than 1,300,000 people have entered South Sudan, the vast majority entering through the Joda/ Wunthow border point in Renk County, Upper Nile State (northern part of South Sudan).
– In 2025 internal tensions increased at government level and have led to wide spread conflicts within the country. Elections at the end of 2026 may not happen as planned.
– An Ebola outbreak is currently at its doors in DRC and Uganda.
As a result, 10 million are in need of humanitarian assistance as of 2026.
SI sectors of intervention:
– The portfolio includes both WASH & FSL activities. SI’s expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. SI has also been one of the first responders of the cholera response. Recent fundings have allowed increasing significantly the FSL component on the mission
Areas of operation:
SI is present:
– In Upper Nile, SI has an office in Renk and a sub-office in Malakal. The response has focused on cholera and drought while maintaining life saving WASH services for returnees and refugees in the two main transit centres of the country.
– SI has recently opened a base in Ulang (State of Upper Nile but under another base/Field Coordinator)
– In addition, SI has a rapid emergency team (ERRM) based in Juba, who is being deployed following Rapid Needs Assessment in flood, epidemic or conflict induced displacement in the country.
Size of operations:
In 2026, the mission’s estimated budget is around USD 10 million, and 140 employees following an ongoing scale up on the last quarter of 2025.
The mission is currently funded by ECHO (3 grants), DoS, CDCS, FIFSAN, SSHF, Norway MoFA, FCDO.
General objectives:
The Field Coordinator will be responsible for the management of project in Ulang. The active projects are heavily focused on emergency and early recovery WASH programming and emergency FSL support. The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidarités International intervenes.
-He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
-He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
-He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management.
-He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
-He/she is the Country Director’s direct contact and representative.
Sizing of the team :
– SI team in SSD currently host approx 100 staff (including 18 expats) and is still recruiting some staff members to complete his initial growth since 2025.
-Sobat team is constituted of 3 expats (Fco, PM, Log-Adm) + approx 15 staffs.
Issues and specific challenges :
The Field Coordinator needs to opertionalize the projects on the base that have been delayed by a previous evacuation in February and a slow resumption of activities.
The FC will also need to lead the engagement with authorities and other political stakeholders, communities, NGOs and UN to ensure a coordinated approach.
Security and Access concerns as the areas are experiencing violence.
Logistic issues linked to the access but also the physical/geographical aspect
Currently temporary hosting solutions found sharing with another organization
Communication might not alway be easy in the locations under her/his responsibility
Prioritises on the 2-3 first months :
-Implementation of activities, revision of the log strategy and resettling in the office/base.
-Monitoring of security situation that is very volatile.
Security constraints :
-Risk of open conflict and intra-communal violence
-Risk of revenge killing among the population
-Risk of looting and theft
-Risk of being isolated if the river is closed
-Elections are planned in South Sudan in December 2026
YOUR PROFIL:
Diplomas : Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline.
Experience in humanitarian sector : more than 5 years
Experience on similar position : 3-4 years
Technical skills :
1. A good understanding of security management.
2 . Strong knowledge in team management and mentoring.
3. Capacity to deal with many different issues, to self- update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment.
4. Good representational skills, Ability to liaise, INGOs, other agencies, authorities and donors.
Transversal skills :
1. Ability to work in multi-cultural environment; more generally, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong cultural sensitivity.
2. Willingness to work in a volatile security context.
3. Ability to take initiatives, decisions and work in autonomy is essential.
4. Good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations.
5. Important flexibility and adaptability.
6. Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset
7. Prior experience in South Sudan would be considered as an asset
8. Excellent stress management.
Languages :
1. Fluent in English, written and spoken.
2. Arabic is an asset.
SI WILL OFFER YOU :
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 700.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Living conditions :
For Sobat base, very basic accomodation in another NGO compound with limited comfort. Single bedroom but shared common latrine and bath. Electricity and running water might not be available 24/7. Starlink available
The candidate should be ready to live in complicated conditions, quite remote as presence of other NGOs in the area is very scarce. Almost no expatriates from other organizations.
How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
https://www.solidarites.org/fr/depuis-1980/travailler-avec-nous/offres-emploi/deposer-votre-candidature/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-115948&langCode=fr_FR
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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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 find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
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