Solidarités International recrute un coordinateur de terrain (M/F), Raqqa, Syrie
Desired start date: 13/04/22
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: Raqqa
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) has been working in Syria since 2012. The mission employs more than 340 staff and provide assistance to more than 1 million Syrians. The forecasted budget for 2021 is of 25 million. There are 3 implementing offices in Syria (2 in North East Syria/NES, 1 in North West Syria/NWS) with the coordination based in Amman – Jordan. In West of North East Syria, main current activities are related to WASH, FSL and shelter, with nexus approach (emergency to early recovery and rehabilitation).
The NES programs provide an integrated assistance in the WASH, NFI, Shelter and Livelihoods sectors to displaced populations and host communities affected by the conflict. NWS programs are semi-remotely managed and provide WASH and NFI/Winterization support to affected populations.
Type and content of program: Syria mission is dedicated to work in areas recently and in challenging contexts to provide lifesaving activities to the population affected by the conflict. A turn from lifesaving activities to more post-emergency/development has also been undertaken.
Main current activities are related to:
- Lifesaving
- Wash – emergency package in IDPs settlements
- Distribution of NFIs and cash for vulnerable populations.
- COVID Response (WASH in Health, distributions)
Additionally, SI has a contingency and capacity to respond to emergencies in all NES.
- 2nd line humanitarian interventions:
- individuals’ houses rehabilitations
- WASH in camps and MPCA
- Early recovery and rehabilitation:
- Institutional rehabilitations and support: Water stations rehabilitations, capacity building of the Water Department,
- Rehabilitation of schools
- Rehabilitation of irrigation networks and support to farmers
Additionally, SI has some contingency and capacity to respond to emergencies in all NES.
General objective:
The Field coordinator, under the management of the Country Director, proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated. He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures. He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management. He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone. The position directly manages 9 people and is responsible for the overall function of a base of 100+. The recruitment of a Deputy Field Coordinator to strengthen the Field Coordination is ongoing and will decrease the number of people directly managed by the Field Coordinator.
Specific Objectives:
- Propose, develop and adapt operational strategy within his/her intervention zone
- Responsible for security of teams and property within his/her intervention zone
- Internal/External communication and coordination within his/her intervention zone
- Act as official representative for SI in his/her intervention zone
- Resource management (ensure human, financial, and logistical resources are mobilized to accomplish projects in his/her intervention zone)
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Insure continuity of the quality of the activities
- Support identification, design and implementation of new projects in FSL and shelter
- Contribute to a better integration of programsParticipate to efforts at mission level to expand to new hard to reach areas
Specific skills and experience:
- Master’s degree in a field related to International Relations or Development studies
Technical skills
- 3-5 years of practical experience of planning, management, and implementation of procedures in the context of INGO humanitarian operations.
- Experience in post-conflict contexts
- Strategic thinking and willingness to develop SI intervention in new areas
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences (Access Working Group, donors) including in complex and stressful circumstances (local authorities, community representatives, Armed Groups Leaders…).
- Proven management experience.
- Arabic language skills would be considered an asset
Soft skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Must be organised and efficient.
- A sound understanding of the importance of gender.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
- Committed to SI principles
Language:
- Fluent English (written, spoken and read) is mandatory
- To speak Levantine Arabic would be an asset
A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 2640 euros gross per month (2400 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of on 7 working days every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month (with 850 USD allocated by Solidarités).
To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked > i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract.
Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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:
The candidate will be based in Raqqa. Raqqa requires quite strict security rules, but with some opportunities to socialize, go out. Living conditions are comfortable although the compound is not so large and therefore does not offer the privacy that some might need.
S/he will live in a guesthouse, with well-equipped common areas
Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension
For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/