DRC – DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR PROGRAMS (M/F) – GOMA
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Formation :
Master’s degree in international relations, development and humanitarian action, political science (or equivalent) and/or Training as an agricultural engineer, hydraulic engineer (or equivalent)
Experiences and technical skills:
5 years or more of experience in the humanitarian sector
3-4 years of experience in an equivalent position
1. Good capacity for coordination and representation in consortia and clusters
Management/good knowledge of rapid response mechanisms
Communication and writing skills
Good managerial ability
Good ability to analyze context and humanitarian needs; good strategic vision
Good mastery/concept of accountability and transversal protection issues
LANGUAGES :
French
English
Swahili (a plus)
Desired start date: 01/12/2024
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Localisation: Goma, RDC
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief 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 more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 2,500 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.
The mission
Solidarités International has been operating in the DRC since 2001, in order to respond to the humanitarian needs of populations impacted by conflicts and natural disasters and to participate in the fight against epidemics. It is currently the organization’s third largest mission in terms of financial volume.
The mission is active in the areas of food security and livelihoods (SAME), water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), and assistance in multi-sector monetary transfers (direct cash or fairs via the Red tool Pink). Each of our activities includes a strong Protection component (transversal or “stand alone” via an implementation partner).
Our programs cover emergency response, through rapid response (RRM) and “second line” programs. However, they also include recovery and development activities in stabilized areas. This approach illustrates the strategy chosen by the mission, namely maintaining a strong emergency response capacity while developing lasting solutions to the problems affecting the populations of the east of the country.
The mission is made up of a coordination based in Goma and three operational bases located in Little North Kivu (Goma, with a sub-base in Kiwandja), in Great North Kivu (Beni, with a prospect of opening Sub-base -base in Kamango) and in Ituri (Bunia, with a sub-base in Fataki). As part of our multi-year strategy, we aim to open new bases and develop our programmatic portfolio. The financial volume of the mission is currently at 19 million euros, with an objective of progression during the year 2024.
Current programs on the mission:
SAFER projects (ECHO-BHA-FCDO) = RRM = multi-sectoral first line response (SECAL/AME/EHA) consortium of 5 NGOs
BHA 2836 ACF consortium = 1st and 2nd line in SECAL and EHA (Ituri)
CDCS 2986 = RRM in North Kivu (Beni and Petit Nord Kivu) in partnership with FAEVU (National NGO)
ECHO 2774 / DV 2621: Integrated WASH response and protection in partnership with SOFEPADI (National NGO)
FH 3231 = WASH emergency response and agricultural recovery in partnership with FAEVU (National NGO)
AFD 2378 (in CoFi) = Capacity building project for civil society and local actors in epidemic prevention and response (EHA) in partnership with FAEVU (National NGO)
DDC 2795 = Multisectoral Assistance for populations affected by displacement (SAME and EHA resilience project)
General objective:
The Deputy Country Director Programs (DPAP) supports the Country Director (DP) in the implementation and monitoring of the technical strategy. He is responsible for the operation of all programs and the control of projects in compliance with internal and contractual procedures.
He coordinates the technical coordination team and ensures their good management and supervision.
It brings programmatic elements to the country strategy, in support of the DP. He replaces the DP in all the tasks inherent to his function.
Main Challenges:
SI intends to remain a major player in the emergency response in the DRC mission
Strategic positioning on emergency response: in connection with the negotiation of humanitarian access (IS mandate: go where others do not go) but also taking into account the intercommunity dimension in the intervention and response strategy. positioning
Increase in operational volume: diversification of financing and extension of intervention areas (planned for 2024/2025)
Development of SAME Resilience activities on the Bunia and PNK bases
Maintain our role as WASH Focal Point on Sites and Cholera Working Group
Development of multi-sectoral resilience projects in consortium (protection actor, health/nutrition)
Priorities for the first 2/3 months:
Immerse yourself in the programmatic mission strategy and take the lead in the development of this strategy (will be reviewed in July 2024) for 2025
Ensure the monitoring of the implementation of the different action plans of CooTechs in the development of the programmatic strategy
Maintain leadership in the operational groups of the SAFER (OCU), ACF-SI (OG) consortia
Be a programmatic lead during donor and partner visits to Kinshasa (with the Country Director and CooGrants)
Programmatic lead during the writing of proposals in coordination with the department’s CooTechs (in particular the writing of the HIP 2025 in December)
Monitor mission projects in connection with CooTechs (transversal protection, NEAT+, etc.)
Act as the Country Director during her leave
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave compensation paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 800
SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). To these break periods is added one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. The costs of vaccination and essential anti-malaria treatment are reimbursed.
Housing Pack
LIVING CONDITIONS:
The city of Goma offers many opportunities:
Restaurants, billiards, gym…
Presence of many expats and NGOs, lively social life
Lots of pleasant places by the lake (restaurants, bars and hotels)
Supermarket well stocked with imported products
ATM counter availability for transactions
At the Guest house:
Attractive space (large courtyard, beautiful garden, straw hut)
Single room with shower and balcony
Common areas (kitchen, living room, showers/toilets)
Community life
Electricity 24/7 (generator/Back Up)
Canal + (multi-channels)
Hot Water – kitchen/showers
Very good cook and availability of food allowing a diversified diet.
Expatriate curfew at 2:00 a.m.
The security context remains volatile
Numerous intercommunity conflicts
Numerous armed groups, depending on the territories
Logistical constraints due to roads that are difficult to pass during rainy periods
Humanitarian access remains possible and our teams are able to deploy interventions in sensitive areas. In addition, SI has developed good community acceptance
How to apply
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