MIDDLE EAST – FSL Regional Expert Position (M/F)

Desired start date: 01/12/2023
Duration of the mission: 9 months
Location: Middle East, based in Amman (Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen)

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

Solidarités International is currently working in four Middle East countries: Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.

In Iraq, SI opened its mission in February 2017 with emphasis on the Mosul response. Today, with one coordination office in Erbil and two bases in Mosul and Sinjar, the mission has developed a strong expertise in WaSH, leading two consortia, responding both to basic needs and recovery interventions in new areas in line with the shift of context that entail wave of return movements to newly secured area. SI has also recently started livelihood activities in Sinjar areas and aims at developing its FSL programming.

In Lebanon, SI launched its operations in March 2013 in order to address the immediate needs of both Syrian refugee and Lebanese host families also affected by the crisis. The mission is articulated around 2 bases (Zahle and Minieh) with a coordination office in Beirut. Following Beirut blast, the Coordination team expanded to include an operational component with a team dedicated to the response in Beirut. In 2020/2021, while implementing humanitarian interventions in core sectors of expertise (Wash and Shelter), the mission has also transitioned towards more structural and long-term recovery and development projects. SI While Lebanon mission programming is diverse, it is expected to diversify more to include FSL interventions and better respond to the current economic crisis the country is facing.

In Syria, SI works in two main challenging areas (Northeast (NES) and Northwest (NWS) Syria) to provide lifesaving activities to the population affected by the conflict. Main current activities are related to emergency wash (water distribution and rehabilitation), distribution of essential NFI (winterization, hygiene, shelter, new arrival kits, etc.), Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance, public infrastructure rehabilitation (schools, water stations, irrigation canals, health facilities, etc.), private housing unit rehabilitation. The mission is also developing a new sector of intervention in NES: livelihood’s activities are currently being launched (support to farmers, small businesses, etc.). The mission has been expanded in 2018-2019 through a major consortium with 4 partners led by SI. The consortium is supporting equitable and safe access to essential basic services including WASH, Shelter and Health, for the most vulnerable populations affected by con flict and displacement in Northeast Syria. Syria mission is also leading several other consortia with WASH, health and education partners in NWS and NES.

In Yemen, SI opened its mission in Yemen in 2017, and has today a coordination office in Aden, and two bases in Al-Mokha (sub-office in Khowkha) and Al-Turbah (sub-office in Ta’iz). SI Programming in Yemen focuses on: access to safe water and disease prevention through provision of WASH services, addressing immediate food needs of communities at risk of famine, as well as providing timely response to displacements of population and AWD/cholera outbreaks. Its portfolio is primarily composed of WASH Emergency projects, along with unconditional cash distribution, and is now expanding its programming to recovery-type of projects in all sectors (rehabilitation of water points or networks, rehabilitation of schools, implementing an integrated food security program that combines MPCA assistance with livelihoods activities -agriculture, livestock).

ABOUT THE JOB

General objectives:

Develop a relevant Regional FSL strategy meeting the region humanitarian needs, linked to the regional strategy and with annual country strategies of the region, and with strategic policies, directions and positioning of the organization;
Provide a direct operational support in countries when necessary (50% of the time on the field in average);
Develop strategic partnership with humanitarian and development NGOs/associations (local and international), universities and research institutes, training organisms, private sector, foundations, institutional donors (in close link with SI HQ donors policies and strategies), and any stakeholder that might be relevant for the implementation of quality interventions in the region;
Identify, propose, design and submit concrete regional projects proposals to potential donors, coordinating closely with the missions and HQ;
Contribute to institutional knowledge building, expertise building, advocacy and improvement of programmatic practices of SI;
Facilitate a Community of Practice between FSL teams in the region, promoting horizontal learning between SI missions in Middle East
Contribute to the visibility and external positioning of SI in the region.

Specific challenges:

Heavy workload
Expertise to cover all range of FSL subsectors: Food security / cash / agriculture development & agroforestery / LLH & ERMS …
High expectations regarding environment & Climate Change Adaptation support from missions
4 missions having very different needs of support and setup and capacities

Priorities for the 2-3 first months:

Support misisons in strat revision process
Support elaboration of FSL / env / CCA regional proposal
Support position taking of LEB FSL Coo and department setup
Specific support to Yemen FSL Coo (see PoA) especially regadring CCY
Follow up launch and implementation of Iraq AFD project

YOUR PROFILE

Education and experience:

Master degree in Agriculture Engineering or equivalent
5 years in the humanitarian sector
2-3 years on similar position

Specific skills:

Technical skills : Agro / Env / CCA / ERMS /Cash
Strong interpersonal and communication skills & Capacity to adapt the support / language to the different needs and capacity of each mission or FSL Coo
Strong coordination skills and team spirit & analytical and strategizing skills
Capacity to handle heavy workload and to prioritize

Languages:

English is mandatory
Arabic
French

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from 3080 EUR gross per month (2800 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly).

The per diem depends on assigned mission / as per allocation methodology.

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:

Will depend on location of the position
Internet and telephone network
Restaurant & social life

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.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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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.