Education / academic background:
Masters degree in International Relations, International Business, Politics, Social sciences or other related topics
Specific skills and experience:
TECHINICAL SKILLS:
- Strong and concise writing skills for report drafting.
- Experience with research methods and data analysis
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
- Strong interpersonal skills for managing internal coordination
- Experience in multicultural environment
Language:
- Excellent written and spoken English required
- Levantine Arabic would be an asset
Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: 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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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
SI has been working in Syria since 2012, and is today operating in North East Syria (NES) and North West Syria (NWS)
The NES programs provide an integrated assistance in the WASH, NFI, Shelter, FSL sectors to displaced populations and host communities affected by the conflict.
The NWS programs provide WASH and NFI/Winterization support to affected populations.
In NES and NWS, the lifesaving activities are:
- Wash – emergency package in IDPs settlements,
- Distribution of NFIs and cash for vulnerable populations,
And in NES, SI is implementing more sustainable activities:
Individuals’ houses rehabilitations
General objective:
The RCO will provide on both contractual and internal reporting. This includes development of high-quality reporting and support to proposal development.
The RCO is part of the coordination team in Amman, reports to the Grant and Partnership Coordinator and works closely with the MEAL Coordinator, Grant Managers, the program and support departments and the field teams in Syria (northwest and northeast).
General responsibilities:
1- Reviewing, compiling and producing reports and factsheets in high quality written English, showcasing project results for donors and the broader humanitarian community.
2- Support to the development of timely and high-quality proposals.
3- Proactively following-up on donor obligations from signing to closing.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Contractual and internal reports due in first 2/3 months
Responsibilities and main activities:
- Proposal Development
- Donor Relations and external communication
- Internal communication
- Compliance
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 880 gross per month (800 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.
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 Amman 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.