Desired start date: 15/12/2024
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: N’Djamena

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 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 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

The HASC is in charge of the close monitoring the security context of the mission and produce advisories / recommandations to the CD and Field Cos. The HASC coordinates the contextualization & implementation of all security & access framework, advises the mission on strategies, in line with SI annual country strategy . He/She will represent SI on access & security external meetings.

General objective:

• Close monitoring of the context and recommandation to CD and Field
• External coordination with other NGO and other stakeholders, participates in the maintenance of the network
  Coordinates assessments and recommandations on measures & means related to security & access
• Organize safety & access training
• Supports and advises on strategies in existing & new areas

The main challenges:

Very volatile context, complex relationship with authorities, a lot of coordination and management of local partners.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Monitor context and supervises security for key movements
• Support access in new areas
• Build/maintain network

Security constraints :

Very volatile context. Level 4 and 5. Limited but not totally restricted movements

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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:

The coordination Team is based in N’Djamena. The Guest house apartments have hot water, air conditioning and electricity. Internet is available at the office, slightly less so in the house.

The city of N’djamena offers a range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks ect) and a large expatriate community. No curfew in N’Djamena.

Education / academic background:

A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related area.

At least 5 years experience in the humanitarian sector and minimum 3 years on similar position.

Specific skills and experience:

Technical skills :

1. Strong logistic and operation security skills (follow-up of movment, coms, safe rooms etc)
2. Stong analytal and writing skills
3. Good training capacity
4. Crisis management skills

Transversal skills :
1. Stress resistance
2. Networking skills
3. Interpersonal links

Language:

1. Fluent English mandatory
2. Arabic is a plus
3. French is a plus

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.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.

Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.

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.