Desired start date: 15/06/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Based in N’djamena, Chad
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 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.
Following 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.
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 Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024. Today, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA, activities are being implemented 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 portfolio 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, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through cash and voucher modalities. West Darfur team also implements agricultural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.
In Central Darfur. The activities mostly focus on WASH and CVA. SI also has an Emergency Response Team based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA).
In the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Gedaref Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, SHF and US funds.
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, including 2 led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach, with diverse local partners in all states.
General objective:
As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Grants & Partnership Coordinator, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, as well as the base teams, the Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to donors. Specifically, he/she is in charge of:
- Overseeing compilation of timely and high quality proposals, reports and contract modification requests for submission to donors and consortium partners.
- Monitoring compliance with donor procedures throughout the grant cycle and building capacity of new and existing staff on internal accountability tools and donor procedures.
- Proactively following-up on donor contractual obligations, from contracting to closing and archiving, and ensuring contractual obligations are known and understood by relevant staff/departments.
- Centralizing and preparing relevant documentation for external audits and audit report archiving.
- Managing the Reporting and Communication Officer
- Contributing to the mission’s strategic development.
- Monitoring and identifying funding opportunities in line with SI country and global strategy.
The main challenges:
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Education / academic background:
Bachelor or masters in a related degree (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies, etc). First experience working with an INGO in a grant position is required. Experience with SI is desirable. Any experience in capacity building or partnership management will be appreciated, as well as experience with the context of Sudan.
Specific skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Languages:
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from 2310 EUR gross per month (2100€ base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD.
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.
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.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
The coordination team is based in N'Djamena. The post-holder will be living in a shared appartment, with electricity and internet 24h/7. 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 Grant Manager may be expected to visit the bases in Darfur. There, the GH are of good standard, with fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff, with a curfew.
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-114401&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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