Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs at SI Sudan

Company: SI (Solidarités International)
Industry: Humanitarian Aid / NGO / Emergency Response
Location: West and Central Darfur, Sudan
Job Type: Full-Time (International Assignment)
Contract Duration: 16 Months (Renewable Based on Performance)
Start Date: 10 Dec 2026
Experience Required: 3–5 Years in Humanitarian Programs + 2 Years in Similar Role
Education Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in International Relations, Business, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field

Job Overview

SI (Solidarités International) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs (DFCP) to support the planning, implementation, supervision, and coordination of humanitarian projects across West and Central Darfur, Sudan. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in humanitarian response, project management, WASH, food security, shelter, emergency relief, donor-funded programs, NGO coordination, and humanitarian operations.

The successful candidate will oversee program quality, supervise project teams, support field coordination, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to strategic humanitarian programming in a high-risk operational setting. Candidates interested in NGO and humanitarian careers across Africa can also explore opportunities at NGO jobs openings in Sudan.

Key Responsibilities

The Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs will be responsible for:

• Leading and supervising the implementation of humanitarian programs across West and Central Darfur.
• Managing and mentoring Program Managers, ensuring timely delivery of project activities.
• Supporting the development of multi-sector humanitarian projects, including WASH, Shelter, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), and MEAL systems.
• Monitoring project implementation to ensure quality, accountability, donor compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Supporting the Field Coordinator in external representation meetings with humanitarian partners, stakeholders, local authorities, and donors.
• Coordinating emergency response activities and strengthening humanitarian interventions in conflict-affected communities.
• Supporting Central Darfur office structuring, staff development, and operational systems strengthening.
• Contributing to proposal writing, donor reports, technical documentation, and strategic planning exercises.
• Ensuring effective collaboration with local NGOs, consortium partners, and humanitarian agencies.
• Supporting access planning and risk management in challenging security environments.

Core Job Duties

Main operational duties include:

• Supervising humanitarian field teams and ensuring project implementation aligns with organizational goals.
• Managing emergency assistance activities related to safe water access, sanitation, hygiene promotion, shelter support, food assistance, agricultural recovery, and livelihood programs.
• Conducting program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation for humanitarian projects.
• Coordinating operational priorities during emergency situations and rainy-season access disruptions.
• Facilitating training workshops and team capacity building for field staff.
• Supporting donor compliance requirements under ECHO, SHF, BHA, CDCS, and consortium-funded programs.

Professionals exploring wider humanitarian and development sector jobs may also browse opportunities through NGO job openings in Gambia for NGO and emergency program vacancies.

Education and Qualification Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Business, Humanitarian Affairs, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
• Additional humanitarian certifications in emergency response, project cycle management, MEAL, WASH, food security, or donor compliance will be advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of humanitarian programming and emergency operations.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• 3–5 years of professional experience within humanitarian or NGO sectors.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar coordination or program leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, humanitarian coordination, emergency relief, donor reporting, program implementation, and multi-sector operations.
• Experience working in high-risk, fragile, or conflict-affected environments is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple humanitarian activities simultaneously.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving ability
• Advanced proposal writing and donor reporting skills
• Effective stakeholder coordination and partnership management
• Strong organizational and decision-making capability
• Ability to work under pressure in insecure environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English (mandatory); Arabic and French are added advantages

Salary and Benefits

SI offers a highly competitive international humanitarian compensation package including:

• Starting salary from EUR 2,475 gross per month
  • EUR 2,250 base salary
  • 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly
• Monthly Per Diem: USD 750
• Break Allowance: USD 850 during scheduled rest periods
• Accommodation fully covered by SI
• Travel expenses between country of origin and assignment location paid
• Comprehensive international insurance package including:
  • Medical and surgical care
  • Dental and eye care
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation
  • War-risk coverage
• Vaccination and anti-malarial reimbursements
• Additional monthly rest day benefits

Candidates interested in international NGO operations and development careers across Africa can also check related vacancies through NGO job openings in Sierra Leone.

Training and Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive ongoing training in:

• Humanitarian coordination and emergency response
• WASH and shelter programming
• Food security and livelihoods interventions
• Cash transfer programming (CVA)
• MEAL systems and donor compliance
• Leadership in humanitarian crises
• Security management in conflict zones

Living Conditions and Work Environment

The assignment is based in a high-security humanitarian setting with strict operational protocols.

Living conditions include:

• Guesthouse accommodation with private rooms
• Running water and electricity backup
• Satellite internet access available
• Limited phone network access
• Restricted social movement and curfew regulations
• Limited restaurant and recreation options

Why Join SI (Solidarités International)?

Joining SI offers an opportunity to make a direct humanitarian impact while working in one of the world’s most urgent crisis environments. Professionals gain hands-on experience in humanitarian aid coordination, emergency response, donor-funded programs, NGO leadership, conflict response, WASH programming, food security interventions, and humanitarian strategy development while contributing to life-saving operations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Detailed Cover Letter
• Academic and professional certifications

Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Shortlisting may begin before the final deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment stages.