Desired start date: 15/01/2025
Duration of the mission: 9 months (renewable)
Location: Syrian mission, based in Amman – Jordan
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.
La mission
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) operates via one mission in three countries, Syria, Türkiye and Iraq, with very diverse programs. The mission is managed per hub since 2024, the Western Hub covering North-West Syria (NWS) and Türkiye from Amman and the Eastern Hub covering North-East Syria (NES) and Iraq. Overall the mission employs 350 staff, implementing a large diversity of programs adjusted to each context.
In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture. SI is operational in Raqqa & Hassakeh Governorates.
In Iraq, SI works in Ninewa governorate and in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with recovery programs, restoring livelihoods of displaced populations via business development and mitigating the impact of climate change and water scarcity.
In NWS, SI operates in Idleb and Nothern-Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics. SI is also operating in Turkiye following the earthquakes in February 2023, focusing on Hatay province.
General objective:
| The Ethics and Conformity Regional Expert provides independent and objective assessment and support to countries under his/her supervision for matters related to Fight Against Abuse, Internal Audit, Conformity, Risks Management, due diligences, support to mission specific conformity teams and external audit related to specific donors. |
The main challenges:
| * Positioning between countries with and without local Ethics & Conformity resources * Managing priorities and adjusting to the unexpected * Maintaining consistent conformity standards and guidelines tailored to different contexts. |
Priorities on the 2-3 first months:
| – Field visits in accordance with priorities defined by the regional director and the annual internal audit plan. – Ensure monitoring of previous recommendations. – Taking over follow-up of abuse notification, – Understanding the sharepoint, softwares for the alert management including Aidportfolio, internal audit plans and tools etc., – Building stronger coordination with key stakeholders in four missions. |
Security constraints: according to field visits
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3190 gross per month (2900 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 785.
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.
Housing/Family package are included.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
Living conditions in Amman are very good with access to a wide range of restaurants, cafes. Most products (food, clothing…) are easily accessible in Amman.
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 (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
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.
Expériences / Formation
Expériences / Formation:
Education / academic background:
| – Bachelor’s Degree in Audit, Social Science, Accountancy, Human rights, or any related field. – Recognized internal audit certifications are appreciated
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3-4 years experiment in the humanitarian sector
0-2 years experiment on a similar position
Specific skills and experience:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Audit & compliance
2. Expertise in abuse prevention and management
3. Risk management
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Work under pressure
2. Adaptability
3. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
Language
| 1. Fluent English | |||
| 2. Arabic would be an advantage | |||
| 3. French would be an asset |
Salaire
Per diem USD 785