Solidarités International Field Coordinator - Mueda Jobs in South Africa

Solidarités International Field Coordinator - Mueda Jobs in South Africa

Solidarités 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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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.

About the Mission

Solidarités International intervened in Mozambique in March 2019 for a few months following the passage of Cyclone Idai, which hit the Province of Sofala and the city of Beira hard. Operations were suspended after the emergency phase and the mission closed.

The evolution of the situation in Cabo Delgado province, hit by several cyclones and severely affected by the violent actions of armed groups claiming to be IS, which caused the displacement of nearly 700 000 people, led to an assessment in May 2021 and to the reopening of the mission.

The assessment carried out in the most affected district highlighted needs, particularly in the WASH sector, and the lack of emergency actors. The mission has opened in a complex security and administrative environment, where access is a major issue.

Solidarités International was one of the first INGO actors to respond to the growing crisis in Cabo Delgado, leading emergency response and distributions in hard-to-reach areas.

General objective:

The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director for a region of a country. He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensure its implementation. 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.

The main challenges:

Dynamic context requiring strong daily monitoring and decision making, maintaining / developing a wide network contacts among civilians and armed forces - elections context and departure of SAMIM. 75% of the activities in a relatively stable context

at date of writing. 25% in more volatile areas (Nangade district, Muidumbe district, Northern Mueda district)

Leadership role in NGO Coordination in Mueda (8 INGOs, Local NGOs, relationship local authorities).

In a context were high risks of corruption, diversion and SEA are identified combined with a low humanitarian culture and a large HR scope at base level (around 100 staffs), continuous efforts to promote the code of conduct are required (training, workshops…). Frequent investigations to be carried out.

Large panel of activities at the time of writing with 5 Programme departments - strategy to maintain and adjust to recovery context in 2024 with dropping funding opportunities

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Ensure a sound security context analysis in a volatile environment in which IS may be entering a new strategic phase (intensification of attacks, link with Elections and departue of SAMIM from country in 2024). Strengthen access and security network of contacts to optimize continuity of activities in Nangade, Muidumbe and Northern Mueda district

Accompany the shift in activities and organigram, as well as turnover of the expatriate team and lead the structuration of the base with adjusted capacities depending on the number of grants secured for 2024

Development of SI culture among national colleagues and strong focus on the promotion of CoC

Your Profile

Education / academic background:

Any generalist background with a high sensitivity on context analysis is welcome

Specific skills and experience:

Knowledge on project management and PCM

Technical experience in WASH, food, hygiene or shelter is an asset

Training and capacity building skills

At least four years of experience as manager in humanitarian environments, including one year as field coordinator or one mission in a similar size/context base

A significant experience of management, including of large team of international staff (8) is necessary

Skills in humanitarian analysis and external representation

Language:

English is mandatory

Portuguese

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Field Coordinator - Mueda Jobs in South Africa

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