INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people**.**
Terms of reference
Job Title: Emergency Coordinator
Code: SR-40-9380
Duty station: Roving across multiple locations in the country
Starting date: 30/09/2024
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Head of Mission
Supervision of: Project staff
Functional Supervisor: Deputy Regional Director
Type of duty station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
The fighting inside Sudan is having devastating humanitarian effects both inside the country and in the wider region. Sudan faces a complex set of challenges, including ongoing conflict, economic difficulties, and the weakening of critical infrastructure in areas like healthcare, banking, and telecommunications.
As of February 21, 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to persistent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached a total of 6,326,416 individuals (1,261,060 households).
These figures make Sudan the country with the highest number of IDPs in the world.
The humanitarian situation across all 18 Sudanese states remains dire, with over 24.8 million people in need of assistance.
INTERSOS first operated in Sudan in 2004, primarily in West Darfur State (Genina, Habila, Forobaranga, Garsila, Um Kher) and Khartoum, partnering with the Italian Cooperation, UN agencies, and ECHO in the sectors of Protection, WASH, and Food Security.
The mission was closed in 2015 due to a decrease in humanitarian needs.
Despite this, INTERSOS has continued to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries by providing humanitarian assistance.
Given the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation, INTERSOS is currently working to reactivate its presence in Sudan to respond to the crisis in the country.
General purpose of the position
The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of INTERSOS humanitarian response of an emergency in strict coordination with the Head of Mission and the Regional Office for Emergency.
The activities will be conducted in close collaboration with INTERSOS mission in the field with the aim of expanding the capacity to identify and respond to the most urgent needs. The Emergency Coordinator will support the Regional Office for Emergency also in providing humanitarian analysis.
Main responsibilities and tasks
The Emergency Coordinator position includes humanitarian analysis, gap filling and capacity building tasks. In particular:
Required profile and experience
Education
Professional Experience
Professional Requirements
Languages
Personal requirements
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/en/field-eng/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/6638831df0d5df0027dce064/
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
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