Field Coordinator, Humanitarian Response

About the role

Solidarites International (SI) is looking for a Field Coordinator for its Khartoum and Jazira base, a salaried mission of 12 months starting 15 January 2027. The coordinator is delegated by the Country Director and represents SI in the area, supporting aid workers, local authorities, civil society and the media, while ensuring the security of SI teams and assets and compliance with the organisation's ethical framework. The base covers Khartoum and Jazira, with about 5 international and 22 national staff.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development of SI's presence and response in the area, in line with the Country Strategy and the organisation's mandate
• Act as SI's representative in the area to aid workers, local administrative, military and political authorities, civil society and the media
• Ensure the security of SI teams and assets and compliance with the ethical framework and values
• Manage security and access issues, given bureaucratic impediments in East Sudan and the need for patience and good communication
• Contribute to the consolidation of the 2027 strategy and the opening of Blue Nile activities and base during the first two-thirds of the mission

Required profile

• Masters degree in a related field (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies, political sciences)
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
• 3-4 years of experience on a similar position
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage, French is an asset

Required skills

• Security and access management
• Rapid needs assessment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Conflict sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly and solve problems proactively

What we offer

• Salaried position from EUR 3,080 gross per month (2,800 base salary plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a daily allowance of USD 750
• Accommodation costs and travel between home country and assignment covered
• Alternating work and rest periods of 7 working days every three months, with an additional rest day per month worked
• Insurance covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, plus essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment

Applications are made by sending a CV and cover letter; CV-only applications will not be considered and the vacancy may close early.