Desired start date: 01/05/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Ndjamena
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.
With the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response. SI is since working in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, South Darfur, Port Sudan, El Jazeera, Gedaref et Khartoum, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO, Swiss and DoS. In February 2024, SI opened a base in North Darfur to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Similarly, SI opened an office in Zalinegei, Central Darfur in November 2024. Today, activities are being implementing in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, Gedaref and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
In West Darfur, the main share of the portofolio remains WASH with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desluding), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through the cash and voucher modalities. West Darfur team also implements agricutlural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.
SI is leading the FaSER (First and Second line Emergency Response) - Sudan, in consortium with different international and local NGOs, covering multiple sectors (Food Assistance, WASH, Shelter/NFI, Health, Nutrition and Protection).
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach.
Reporting into the Consortium CoP, the Consortium MEAL-IM Coordinator will lead and manage the consortium level MEAL-IM strategy and management
General objective:
The Consortium MEAL-IM Coordinator leads the design, coordination, and quality assurance of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) and Information Management (IM) systems at consortium level, ensuring harmonized approaches across all consortium members.
The role ensures that consortium-wide MEAL and IM systems are strategic, realistic, technically sound, and usable, while enabling partners to meet donor requirements, generate collective evidence, strengthen accountability to affected populations, and support learning and adaptive management.
The main challenges:
High volume of data, visulaisation requests, analysis and expected proposals // Partnership and consortium member management on MEAL-IM
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
FaSER 2 Project Kick-off and Set-up // Establishing consortium member management systems // Potentially BHA/DOS Close-out
Security constraints:
In Ndjamena, the situation is relatively calm, although caution is required. In Sudan, the situation is extremely volatile, and a strict adherence to security rules is mandatory.
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or masters in a related degree (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies…). A first experience working with an INGO in a grant position is required. Experience with SI is highly desirable. Any experience in capacity building or partnership management will be highly appreciated, as well as experience with the context of Sudan.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 0 - 2 years
Experience on a similar position : 0 - 2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Understanding of compliance and donor procedures
Good knowledge and practice of the project cycle management
Experience in consortium management processes and systems
Excellent writing and oral skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Autonomy/being pro-active
Ability to work under pressure
Communication (both internal and external)
LANGUAGES
English mandatory
Arabic is an asset
French is an asset
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
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:
The coordination team is based in N'Djamena. The post-holder will be living in a shared appartment, with electricity and internet 23h/24h. The city of N'Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community. The Chief of Party will be expected to visit the bases in Darfur. There, the GH are of a correct standard, possible shared rooms , fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff, with a curfew.
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