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SUDAN - WASH PM (M/F) - ZALINGEI

SUDAN - WASH PM (M/F) - ZALINGEI (SRH06167) Sudan

Salary: Per diem USD 750

About the mission

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, North Darfur, Gedaref et Khartoum, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, ECHO and BHA across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.

In November 2024, SI opened a Field Office in Zalingei, Central Darfur and is planning to extend its operation within the State accross WASH and Shelter/NFI. SI also implements Cash and Voucher assistance (prioritizing sectoral cash for food) and is setting up Redrose. Zalingei office was originally a sub-office of Geneina Field Office and is currently in the process of splitting up with a full team  (Field Coo, Log / Admin recruited). WASH and Shelter/NFI projects have just started.

 

General objective:

The WASH PM will be in charge of launching and implementing SI's WASH and S/NFI (kit distribution) activities in Central Darfur.
S/he will be in charge of recruiting team members if not finalised and ensure a proper induction and capacity building process.
S/he will be working closely with the Field Coo to develop and implement emergency response in key areas to develop access and build acceptance with communities, while targeting key needs of the populations.
S/he will be in charge of setting up the project management, managing the emergency response and setting the ground for building the base programmatic activities towards a more structured presence in Central Darfur.
S/he will be in responsible to lead needs assessments in different areas of Central Darfur and consequently developing the SI response plan, including with local partners.

The main challenges:

1- The needs are enormous compared to capacities - being able to prioritise SI interventions based on priority needs, strategic relevance and accessibility/security will be a key challenge to overcome.
2 - Central Darfur field office is new, everything must be set-up and structured.
3-Very volatile context, complex relationship with authorities, access challenges, complex context with multiple levels of ethnic relationships and dynamics.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

1 - Set up the program department of Central Darfur base
2 - Lead the implementation of SI intervention and programs in the different areas of Central Darfur
3 - Develop understanding of context and humanitarian needs of Central Darfur to guide SI response and intervention strategy in Central Darfur

Security constraints:

Very volatile context. Level 4. 

 

A salaried position:

According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 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:

Guest House conditions : GH is simple but nice, 3 bathrooms with running water/showers (cold water), 2 squating toilets + 1 western toilets / private room / outside space. Electricity back up that allows electricity most of the time
Internet and telephone network: Satellite internet in office and GH. Challenging to watch netflix or youtube for instance. Whatsapp calls totally ok.
Restaurant & social life: No restaurants validated for now. Limited social life, few INGOs in town, curfew at 6pm.