Title: SUDAN – LOGISTICS LIVING CONDITIONS (M/F) – NDJAMENA
Job Description:
Education / academic background: BAC +5 In logistics, transports.
Specific skills and experience:
– Experience in supervision of renovation work.
– Purchasing and Budget follow-up.
– Experience in safety standarts.
– Work with tight deadlines.
Language: Fluent French is mandatory. Speaking English fluently is an added value.
Desired start date: 15/10/2024
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: N’Djamena
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.
About the mission
Following fighting between SAF (regular army) and RSF (rapid support forces) since April 2023, SI is developing a rapid emergency response in Sudan.
In Geneina, West Darfur, SI opened a base in August 2022, providing assistance to IDPs living in the gathering sites inside the city. The response was WASH in emergency activities with water trucking, construction of boreholes, hygiene kits distribution, latrines construction and rehabilitation…
Today, the situation in Darfur, and specifically in Geneina is worsening due to the conflict at country level. SI is assessing the sites and the needs for an emergency response which began in May 2023, providing WASH in emergency activities to the IDPs and host communities in Geneina, and possibly in other states in Darfur (El Fasher, Nyala). SI began water trucking activities in May 2023 and is the only WASH actor in Geneina.
In the East of the country, especially Gedaref, Al Jazirah and Madani states, security situation is tense but much calmer than in Darfur. SI is doing assessments to implement a WASH/shelter and NFIs response for IDPs, mainly coming from Khartoum.
In Khartoum, SI wants to develop a WASH emergency response as soon as possible, and when authorizations are provided.
SI is one of the pillars of the INGO forum coordination, especially for Darfur.
General objective:
The LOGISTICIAN – “IMPROVEMENT of LIVING CONDITIONS” will support the Logistics Coordinator in the quick improvment of the living conditions in Ndjamena and other bases, ensuring SI standards are reached..
The main challenges:
1- Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding (17 proposals submitted in 2024 – estimated mission budget 20M)
2- The living conditions of the teams – which have tripled during the last months – needs to be upgraded
3- Cross-border operations through Chad to Darfur with the opening of new activity sites and bases (El Fasher in the distance, Zalengei and Tawilah as a sub-base, Kkartoum in the distance and upcoming evaluations)
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
1. Identify a new Guest House for Coordinaiton in Ndjamena and supervise the move
2. Follow up the renovation work for the new coordination office identified, and supervise the move
3. Organize the general services at the Guest House (SOPs, Cook, Guards etc…)
4. General review and updgrade of standards in terms of living conditions (Internet, Equipment, etc…) for N’Djamena and other Bases
5. Review safety of the Offices and Guest Houses for other Bases
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 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 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:
- Individual, comfortable room in the guesthouse, with electricity 24/7.
- Internet and Phone network available
- Restaurants and international food are available
Living conditions in N’djamena are very good with an easy access to a wide range of restaurants, cafes…
Security risks are low, and restrictions are very limited.
However, when going on the field bases, living conditions are more basic, with fewer opportunities for socialization, as well as some individual movements’ restrictions. Security levels vary according to the different geographical locations and changes of context.