Desired start date : ASAP
Duration : Fixed-term contract – 12 months
Location : 100% of the time in the field – Position attached to headquarters
WHAT DO WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for nearly 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in around twenty countries, the SI teams – 2,000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Flying Country Director is a member of a team of flyers also made up of a Country Director, a Field Coordinator, an Administrative and Financial Coordinator, a Water-Hygiene Coordinator. Sanitation, a Logistics Coordinator, an Internal Auditor and a SERA Coordinator (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning). The members of this team respond to the support needs of the missions via the various Solidarités International Desks. When members of this team are deployed, they work under the responsibility of the Country Director concerned.
The Flying Country Director will be deployed as a priority to fill Country Director gaps but may also be mobilized for Field Coordinator gaps depending on needs.
During deployments:
In close collaboration with the assignment desk, and in addition to the terms of reference specific to each deployment, the Flying Country Director must ensure the following responsibilities:
Coordination and strategic direction:
- Monitor and analyze the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context
- Propose and develop an operational strategy consistent with the association’s policies and the needs of the populations
- Define the action plan for implementing this strategy
- Propose new operational directions according to evolving contexts
Relevance and operational quality / monitoring of operations
- Guarantee the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of programs implemented on the mission
- Ensure the relevance, quality and consistency of programs
- Ensure that programs are implemented in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International technical requirements and donor criteria
Resource management
- Propose the human, financial and logistical dimensioning of the mission as well as its organization
- Ensure the mobilization of financial resources and means necessary for the accomplishment of projects
- Guarantee the proper use of resources
Human Resource Management :
- Build and maintain a team dynamic enabling the successful achievement of Solidarités International objectives in the country
- Promote the ethics and values of Solidarités International
JOB DESCRIPTION
Security
- Be responsible for the security of teams and assets on the mission, under the supervision of the headquarters geographic manager
- Ensure geo-politico-security briefing to any new arrival on the mission
- Ensure compliance by everyone with safety rules and procedures on the mission
- Ensure the implementation of permanent security monitoring
- Ensure immediate management of security incidents that may occur on the mission and immediately notify the permanent duty officer at headquarters
Donor relations / search for financing
- Actively participate in the search for funding and ensure the financial stability of the mission
- Strengthen relations between Solidarités International and donor representatives
Internal and external communication
- Guarantee compliance with deadlines and the quality of documents produced by the mission
- Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting formats and procedures
- Organize regular coordination meetings
- Ensure that key operational information circulates correctly, on the mission and between the mission and headquarters
Representation
- Be the official representative of Solidarités International in the country to aid stakeholders, administrative, political and local authorities, civil society and the media
- Be an active participant in humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings
YOUR PROFILE
- Excellent knowledge of the humanitarian sector
- At least 3 years of experience as Country Director in humanitarian crises
- Mission experiences with difficult security context
- Excellent internal communication, organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong managerial qualities (team management; remote support; interest in supporting people and strengthening their skills)
- Writing skills and experience in project management for major institutional donors
- Very good knowledge of the humanitarian environment and principles, coordination issues between NGOs and with United Nations agencies, and relations with armed forces
- Demonstrated ability to represent the organization and defend SI’s interests vis-à-vis the authorities
- Very good stress management
- Experience in an open environment desirable
- Fluent French and English, Spanish and Portuguese a plus
- Mastery of Microsoft pack tools
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
- Fixed-term contract – 12 months – framework status
- Expatriate contract calculated on the basis of the expatriate salary scale. Gross salary from 3,400 euros/month, excluding NGO experience
- Per diem and accommodation supported during deployments
- Recovery of one day per weekend spent in the field. 25 days of paid vacation. No RTT
- Health/welfare and repatriation insurance (100% covered)
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter!
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.