About us

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.

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, 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.

About the job

General objectives:

• The Deputy Logistics Coordinator backs up the Logistics Coordinator in guiding the mission logistics activities.
• In particular, he/she supports the completion of urgent tasks, supports the bases, and the set up of Solidarités International procedures and logistics tools.
• He/she replaces the Logistics Coordinator in case of absence.

The main challenges:

• Cross-Boarding operations on going through Chad to Darfur, but activities as well in the East to manage remotely
• Need to maintain compliant processes while the high constraints on local markets (limited number of suppliers, high volatility of prices) require adaptability
• Structured team still needing capacity building to increase autonomy of the national staff 

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Improve the quality of the procurement process on the mission
• Continue to work on the implementaiton of Logistics tools (KOSTANGO, KPI)
• Support the orders, deliveries and loadings of article in Chad to Sudan
• Continue to work on cleaning, closing and regulations of the procurement files 

Your profile

Education:

BAC +5 In logistics, transports

Specific skills and experience:

• Experience in importation and custom clearances
• Experience in accompanying the logistics in emergency and unstable context
• Experience in team management and capacity building of logistics team
• Work under a lot of pressure
• Adaptability
• Strong initiatives and improvisation capacities

Languages:

• English - Mandatory 
• French and Arabic will be strong advantage 

SI will offer you

A salaried position:

According to experience, starting from 2475€ gross per month (2250€ 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: When obtaining visas for Sudan, SI will have to deal with numerous security constraints. Access is still under negotiation, and some areas are still closed. Travel in eastern Sudan is subject to numerous administrative impediments. In Darfur, the situation is highly unstable, with cross-border operations underway in Geneina.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

The coordination team is based in N'Djamena, where conditions are comfortable. The guest house and office will be separated, with hot water, air conditioning, TV, Internet and electricity. 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 coordination team is supposed to regularly visit the Adré base (and possibly go to Geneina, in Darfur). The GH is in good standard, possible shared rooms , fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (MSF, NRC, HI). Curfew at 10pm. Access to local food.

Application process

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.