Field Coordinator

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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 — 3,200 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.

This recruitment is subject to funding.

SI has been operating in Ethiopia since 2023, after being officially registered in December 2022. Currently SI is implementing project activities in two regions in the northern part of the country (Tigray and Amhara) that have been affected by the Tigray war and still witness tension and high humanitarian needs in a very challenging environment. In Tigray, a GFFO livelihoods and WASH project is underway until June 30, 2026, and expected to be extended by one year in Central Zone bordering Eritrea, namely Rama, Ashea and Chilla Woredas.

In Amhara, alongside PUI operating from a shared base in Motta (East Gojjam), SI provides emergency WASH and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) in hard-to-reach areas where tensions are high, thanks to a French MOFA (CDCS) project. SI has submitted two separate DG-ECHO proposals, one for Tigray and the second for Amhara. In addition, we are in the process of requesting an extension for the CDCS project in Amhara and submitted an extension request to GFFO for Tigray/Amhara.

The Coordination team is composed of a Country Director, a Surge Support Services Coordinator, and a Surge Program Coordinator. Two employees supporting the Support Services and deputy program coordinator are present in the capital. Two expat Field Coordinators for the two regions (Tigray and Amhara), with 11 and 7 national team members respectively. Although the current project in Motta (East Gojjam) is running until end of June 2026, due to completion of activities and limited resources, staff contracts will be ending at the end of April 2026 and rehiring of few selected positions is expected to be conducted in June/July for the extension period and/or the new project.

General Objectives

The Field Coordinator (FC) represents Solidarités International in the field, proposing strategies adapted to the humanitarian and geopolitical context and ensuring projects are implemented in line with the organization's charter and procedures. He/she coordinates teams, oversees their safety, manages material and financial resources, and supervises recruitment and staff well-being. The FC liaises with local authorities, NGOs, and humanitarian actors, ensures information flow, and maintains high-quality reporting. He/she monitors the local context to guide programs, ensures their relevance and coherence, and contributes to reports, donor communications, and funding applications, while promoting the ethics and values of Solidarités International.

Issues and Specific Challenges

There is active conflict in the region, although the security situation at the base Motta and/or in Lalibela is safe, access to different locations is often very challenging. In addition, the base is quite isolated and there are not many other INGOs in the area; during the stay in the project the Field Coordinator is expected to be mostly the only international staff in the area.

Priorities in the First 2–3 Months

• Set up the team.
• Start the activities implementation based on assessment and preparatory note shared by outgoing Field Coordinator.
• Map and create synergy with actors intervening in the same area.
• Provide guidance to the team as per SI standard procedure, with the support of head of programs and head of support departments.
• Ensure that security rules are strictly observed, continuously monitored and updated to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Security Constraints

Although SI or any humanitarian worker is not directly targeted, one should strictly adhere to security rules and guidelines, even in the absence of a specific stated threat.

Your Profile

Diplomas and Experience

• A master's degree (or equivalent field experience) in Humanitarian Action, International Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field is required.
• Experience in the humanitarian sector: 5+ years.
• Experience in a similar position: 3–4 years.

Skills

Technical Skills:

• Operation and team management skills including leadership, communication, and problem-solving as core competencies.
• Other essential skills are decision-making, time management, adaptability, and organizational abilities, including a strong understanding of finance and logistics processes.

Transversal Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging and sometimes insecure environment; cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding policies (PSEA, Child Protection).

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local language(s) (e.g., Amharic) is a strong asset.

SI Will Offer You

Salary: According to experience, starting from EUR 3,080 gross per month (EUR 2,800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of USD 400.

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 SI). To these break 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

• Guest house: Shared guesthouse both at the project and coordination during the visit.
• Internet and telephone network: Available in Addis, Lalibela and Motta.
• Restaurant & social life: Restaurants are available in Addis but in Motta and Lalibela it is limited. Social life in Motta is very limited. There is an airport in Lalibela, and the town is bigger than Motta. All the basic food items and others are available but there are strict limitations and taxation on importation of food. Food in your luggage, however, is allowed and you can stock up on specials from home. Good quality chocolate, cereals and dried meat products can be hard to find and/or very expensive.

How to Apply

Please send us your CV and cover letter through: https://www.solidarites.org/en/since-1980/join-us/jobs/submit-your-application/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-114417&langCode=en_GB

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Job Number: SRH06556 Status: Employee Area of Expertise: Regional Coordination/Country Director Position: Missions Country: Ethiopia Contract Type: Short term contract

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all types of abuse — all acts 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 finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

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