SUDAN – WASH Program manager (M/F) – West and Central Darfur full-time

ABOUT US
Desired start date: 01/11/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 Months
Location: West and Central Darfur

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 the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was one of the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response.
In February 2024, SI opened a base in North Darfur to provide emergency assistance to populations, as very few humanitarian organizations were operational in the state. Similarly, SI opened an office in Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024 and East Darfur and West Kordofan in early 2026. In addition an office in Khartoum was maintained and in 2025 operations were opened in Jazeera state. Today, thanks to the support of SHF, CDCS, SDC, GFFO, SIDA, ECHO and BHA, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, East Darfur, West Kordofan, Jazeera and Khartoum States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
Across the Darfurs, the main share of the portfolio remains WASH with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc. In the East the focus is on rehabilitation and recovery of water systems as well as emergency WASH interventions for health crises. Besides, SI implements food assistance mostly through cash and voucher modalities. West and North Darfur team also implements agricultural support activities (seeds distribution, provision of tools, training) as well as market strengthening support.
SI also has an Emergency Response Team based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA) as well as in North Darfur.
In North Darfur, SI was one first to intervene and are presently a leader in WASH response. The FSL work has brought in some great result in North Darfur.
Recently, we opened our new base in Al Dein in East Darfur and West Kordofan. The teams are already working on strong WASH response along with some critical Cash response. The team is currently assessing and opening new areas in Kordofans.
In the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, and SHF.
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, 2 led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach, with diverse local partners in all states.

ABOUT THE JOB
General objective:

The WASH PM will be in charge of launching and implementing SI’s WASH activities in West and Central Darfur states.
S/he will be in charge of ensuring projects are delivered in a timely manner according to WASH quality standard and in accordance with context specifications and communities preferrences.
S/he will be in charge of coordinating and providing support to two technical teams accross West and Central Darfur states, providing adequate support and capacity-building when needed and working in a remote managemet set up.
S/he will be in responsible to lead needs assessments in different areas of West and Central Darfur and consequently developing the SI response plan, including with local partners.

The main challenges:

Important workload with a wide range of WASH activities in different geographical areas
Remote management context as 2 WASH teams in 2 different states
Access & security challenges
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Launch newly starting projects and update workplan according to priorities
Supervision of technical works including new borehole drilling and water points solarization
Coordinate WASH response with SI stakeholders, mainly WASH actors, authorities and line ministries
Security constraints:

Level 4: High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place (often 6pm–8pm), Walking strictly limited to approved times, locations,

YOUR PROFILE
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Engineer, Project management

Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3 Years

Experience on a similar position : 3 Years

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proven experience in WASH emergency/ealry recovery programming and WASH in institutions
Strong experience in water points solarization, solid waste management
Proven experience in partnership – preferable with local organizations
Experience in cholera prepardness or response
Strong experience in management
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).
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

Strong organizational skill
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt to different implementation contexts including remote supervision
Experience working with SI and prior experience working in Sudan is an assest
LANGUAGES

English Mandatory
Arabic would be an advantage
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:

The Guest house is of good standard, with good internet connexion, solar panels and running water. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff

How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter :

https://www.solidarites.org/en/since-1980/join-us/jobs/submit-your-application/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-117248&langCode=en_GB

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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