FIELD COORDINATOR

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.

Issues and specific challenges

Ability to work and lead a team in conditions of insecurity, high stress and difficult living conditions 
Substantial experience of working in conflict zones, involving team management and high levels of insecurity 

Responsibilities and main activities:

- Coordination and strategic orientation.
- Relevance and operational quality / operation monitoring.
- Resource management.
- Human resource management.
- Security.
- Financial backer relations / search for funding.
- Internal and external communication.
- Representation.

Security constraints :

Security constraints are very high in Gaza, with a context marked by high-intensity military activities including air strikes, land and naval bombardments, as well as risks associated with medium and light infantry weapons. Social tensions are also very high, linked to the war, difficult living conditions and the collapse of economic activity, leading to looting, inter-family dispute as well as criminal acts. 

Specific skills and experience:

Technical skills

1. Strong knowledge in team management and mentoring.            
2. Capacity to deal with many different issues, to self- update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment.            
3. Ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines.            
4. Good representational skills, Ability to liaise, INGOs, other agencies, authorities and donors.            
5. A good understanding of security management.            
6. A good understanding of humanitarian issues including IDPs, camp management protection, advocacy.            
7. Ability to write/edit quality reports in English.            

Transversal skills

1. Ability to work in multi-cultural environment; more generally, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong cultural sensitivity.            
2. Willingness to work in a volatile security context.            
3. Ability to take initiatives, decisions and work in autonomy is essential.            
4. Good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations.            
5. Important flexibility and adaptability.            
6. Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset            
7. Prior experience in South Sudan would be considered as an asset            

Language:

Fluent in English, written and spoken. Arabic is a strong asset. 

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 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 two 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 Field Coordinator is based in Deir-el-Balah, where Solidarités International has its office and guesthouse. Living conditions are very harsh in Gaza, due to the persistence of the conflict and the restrictions associated with it, major disruptions to basic services (water, electricity, health, etc.) leading to high health risks, and the lack of basic products (hygiene, foodstuffs, etc.). This creates a difficult working environment and a high level of stress, with limited opportunities to relax.