WASH Program Manager (M/F) - Tawila (North Darfur)
Organization: Solidarités International
About us:
Desired start date: 01/10/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Tawila
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
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, conducting activities in emergency and post emergency context.
Context:
Food insecurity is one of the highest in the world due to recurring shocks (consecutive years of widespread flooding, conflict-based displacement), and an ongoing protracted macro-economic crisis.
The country also faces cholera outbreaks on a yearly basis, has very limited sanitation coverage and safe water access remain a challenge for most of the population.
On top of these chronic situations, South Sudan has been highly impacted by the war that started in Sudan in April 2023. As of mid 2026, more than 1,300,000 people have entered South Sudan, the vast majority entering through the Joda/ Wunthow border point in Renk County, Upper Nile State (northern part of South Sudan).
In 2025 internal tensions increased at government level and have led to wide spread conflicts within the country. Elections at the end of 2026 may not happen as planned.
An Ebola outbreak is currently at its doors in DRC and Uganda.
As a result, 10 million are in need of humanitarian assistance as of 2026.
SI sectors of intervention:
The portfolio includes both WASH & FSL activities. SI's expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. SI has also been one of the first responders of the cholera response. Recent fundings have allowed increasing significantly the FSL component on the mission
Areas of operation:
SI is present:
In Upper Nile, SI has an office in Renk and a sub-office in Malakal. The response has focused on cholera and drought while maintaining life saving WASH services for returnees and refugees in the two main transit centres of the country.
SI has recently opened a base in Ulang (State of Upper Nile but under another base/Field Coordinator)
In addition, SI has a rapid emergency team (ERRM) based in Juba, who is being deployed following Rapid Needs Assessment in flood, epidemic or conflict induced displacement in the country.
Size of operations:
In 2026, the mission's estimated budget is around USD 10 million, and 140 employees following an ongoing scale up on the last quarter of 2025.
The mission is currently funded by ECHO (3 grants), DoS, CDCS, FIFSAN, SSHF, Norway MoFA, FCDO.
- SI team in SSD currently host approx 100 staff (including 18 expats) and is still recruiting some staff members to complete his initial growth since 2025.
About the job
General objective:
The main challenges:
1 - High level and severity of emergency needs
2 - Large volume of activities to implement during short period
3 - Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
* Implementation of WASH Cluster's semi-centralized, climate resiliance Water Supply System in overcrowded Camps (600,000 IDPs),
* To continue WASH Cluster Coordation with the Support of Deputy WASH Coordinator and Management of WASH Core Pipeline and Other pipelines in coodination with Deputy WASH Coordinator.
* In coordination with ERM PM, response to cholera outbreak
* Access to new location opened by FC/DFC and to kick start water supply implementation in those locations.
Security constraints:
It is a very volatile context. Strict security procedure especially access outside of locality.
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:
Diplomas : A Bachelor or Master's degree in Wate Resource Management, Engineer
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3/4 years
Experience on a similar position : 3/4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proven experience in WASH emergency/ealry recovery programming and WASH in institutions
Expeirnece in installation of water network installation and solid waste management
Experience in partnership - preferable with local organizations
Good analytical skills and proactive, solution-oriented approach to work.
Experience in protracted crisis context (being able to switch between short/medium/long term solutions).
Pack MS Office - excellent mastery of Excel included. GIS desirable.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
* Storing organizational skill
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work under press
* Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
* Experience working with SI and priori experience working in Sudan is an assest
LANGUAGES:
* English is mandatory
* Arabic is an asset
SI will offer you:
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:
Basic living conditiong (No AC but fan/water cooler availble, no privat bathroom, limited varity of food). Starlink 24/7. Hot water. Badminton court.
Social life limited. Curfew at 9.00pm
How to apply:
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) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse - any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of the beneficiary communities or its collaborators, attacks on persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities that violate human rights - that may be perpetrated in the context of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation to participate in a recruitment process.
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.