SUDAN - FIELD COORDINATOR - GEDAREF (M/F) (SRH06392) Sudan
About the mission
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The Field Coordinator Gedaref will be in charge of running the Gedaref Office and keep on developping its activities in a context of important population displacements from the neighbooring states.
He/she acts as Country Director by delegation in Gedaref state.
Based on the geopolitical and humanitarian context, He/She proposes a regional strategy and ensures its implementation once validated.
He/she controls and guarantees that projects align with Solidarités International's charter and comply with internal and contractual procedures.
He/she mobilizes the necessary material and financial resources for program implementation and supervises their management.
He/she coordinates on-site teams and ensures their safety within the assigned area.
The Field Coordinator is the direct and primary contact for the Mission Country Director
General objective:
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Assess the security situation in Gedaref Area and map local actors impacting its evolution
Engage in negociations with authorities to obtain all necessary authorisations for the development of the activities at local and national levels
Design a response strategy for Gedaref, considering existing budgets and potential new proposals
Desigh the necessary HR set-up and concept of operation
Identify and secure adapted premises
Represent the CD in local level negociations with the authorities, parners, UN and donors
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The main challenges:
1-Scarcity of cash and payment methods
2- Complex liaison with Authorities
3-Proximity of frontline (even if medium risk security context - level 3) |
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
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Reinforce the organisation's capacity of negociations and representation with local authorities, UN, parners and donors in the area.
Finalize the HR and logistic setup of the Gedaref base, to reinforce it operational capacities, in accordance with upcoming programs
Obtain all necessary authorizations from local authorities to ensure the organisation's capacities of intervention in Gedaref
Reconfirm the strategy set for the base, in accordance with the mission's strategy
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Security constraints:
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Although it remains currently quiet, Gedaref is close to the frontline and could be subject to security events according to the evolution of the conflict. Travel in eastern Sudan is subject to numerous administrative impediments.
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 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:
| Gedaref is a small city of about 300 000 inhabitants, which host many INGO working to support IDPs in the area. The town host a few expatriates and present limited possibilities of leisure. Local authorities impose a curfew from 7pm until 6am. As an important commercial hub the city offers a large market and several options of small local restaurants. The base is composed of one compound regrouping the office on the ground floor and the guesthouse on the first floor. The base is comfortable and well set up with acces to good quality internet, electericity and all modern comfort. |
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SUDAN - FIELD COORDINATOR - GEDAREF (M/F) (SRH06392) Sudan
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