Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Company: Solidarités International (SI)
Position: Field Coordinator
Location: Sobat, South Sudan
Job Type: Full-Time (International Humanitarian Assignment)
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Humanitarian Aid / Emergency Response / WASH & Food Security
Reporting To: Country Director (Delegated Representation)

Job Overview

Solidarités International (SI) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Field Coordinator to oversee humanitarian programming in Sobat, South Sudan, within one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts.

The Field Coordinator will act as the delegated representative of the Country Director (CD) in the assigned operational zone and will be responsible for strategic oversight, operational management, humanitarian coordination, security management, and program implementation.

The position focuses heavily on Emergency WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) interventions and Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) programming in conflict-affected and displacement-prone communities.

Professionals interested in NGO and humanitarian careers in South Sudan can explore additional opportunities through South Sudan jobs for updated vacancies across development, emergency response, and humanitarian sectors.

About Solidarités International (SI)

Solidarités International (SI) is a global humanitarian aid organization with over 40 years of experience delivering life-saving support to populations affected by:

• Armed conflict
• Natural disasters
• Forced displacement
• Disease outbreaks
• Food insecurity crises

SI primarily focuses on:

• Safe Drinking Water Access
• Sanitation Services
• Hygiene Promotion (WASH)
• Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL)

Currently operating in 26 countries worldwide, SI employs over 3,200 staff members, including expatriates, national teams, and technical specialists.

Mission Context in South Sudan

Solidarités International has operated in South Sudan since 2006, implementing emergency and post-emergency humanitarian programs.

The country continues to experience:

• Severe food insecurity
• Conflict-driven displacement
• Cholera outbreaks
• Limited sanitation coverage
• Restricted access to clean water
• Economic instability

Following the conflict escalation in neighboring Sudan in April 2023, South Sudan has witnessed the arrival of more than 1.3 million displaced individuals, creating heightened humanitarian pressures.

As of 2026, approximately 10 million people require humanitarian assistance in South Sudan.

SI currently operates in:

• Upper Nile
• Renk
• Ulang
• Malakal

with expanding emergency responses to conflict-affected populations.

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Main Job Description (JD)

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

The Field Coordinator will:

• Serve as the delegated representative of the Country Director.
• Propose regional humanitarian strategies based on evolving geopolitical and humanitarian contexts.
• Ensure approved operational strategies are effectively implemented.
• Coordinate emergency humanitarian interventions in the Sobat corridor.
• Lead resumption of humanitarian activities after operational disruption and evacuation.

Program Management & Implementation

The successful candidate will oversee:

WASH Programming

• Emergency water supply interventions
• Sanitation activities
• Hygiene promotion initiatives
• Cholera prevention and response programming

Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) Programming

• Emergency food security support
• Livelihood recovery initiatives
• Early recovery interventions
• Community-based resilience programming

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring projects are implemented according to SI standards and humanitarian principles
• Supervising project implementation timelines and quality
• Ensuring donor compliance and contractual obligations
• Coordinating resources for effective field operations

Team Leadership & Human Resource Management

The Field Coordinator will:

• Lead and supervise field teams.
• Provide mentoring and coaching support.
• Build staff capacity and improve performance.
• Ensure strong communication between expatriate and national staff.
• Promote teamwork and operational accountability.

Current staffing structure includes:

• 3 expatriates
• 9 national staff
• Additional recruitment planned

The broader mission is scaling to approximately 160 staff members.

Security Management & Access

Due to the volatile operational environment, the Field Coordinator will:

• Oversee staff safety and security.
• Develop access strategies in conflict-affected areas.
• Manage risks related to:
  • Armed violence
  • Intercommunal conflict
  • Looting and theft
  • Restricted movement
• Coordinate with local authorities and humanitarian actors regarding security protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

The role includes active representation with:

• Government authorities
• UN agencies
• International NGOs
• Donor organizations
• Community leaders
• Humanitarian coordination platforms

The candidate must maintain strong humanitarian coordination and avoid duplication of interventions.

Key Priorities During First 2–3 Months

Primary objectives include:

• Resuming suspended field activities.
• Developing a short-term operational base strategy.
• Establishing intervention modalities between:
  • Mobile programming
  • Static programming
• Strengthening humanitarian access and coordination.

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Education Requirements

Required Qualification

Candidates must hold a:

Master’s Degree in one of the following areas:

• Humanitarian Studies
• Development Studies
• Social Sciences
• Management
• Related Disciplines

Experience Requirements

Humanitarian Experience

• Minimum 5 years of humanitarian sector experience

Similar Role Experience

• 3–4 years of experience in Field Coordination or equivalent leadership positions

Preferred Experience

Advantageous experience includes:

• Prior work with Solidarités International (SI) or similar humanitarian organizations
• Experience in South Sudan
• Work in conflict or emergency environments
• Humanitarian access management experience

Technical Skills Required

Applicants should demonstrate:

Program & Team Management Skills

• Strong staff supervision and mentoring abilities
• Leadership in multicultural environments
• Workload prioritization and deadline management

Humanitarian Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Internal Displacement (IDPs)
• Camp Management
• Protection Issues
• Humanitarian Advocacy
• Emergency Response Systems

Security & Risk Management

Candidates should have:

• Strong understanding of security management (++++)
• Conflict sensitivity
• Crisis management abilities

Reporting & Communication

Applicants must possess:

• Strong report-writing skills in English
• Stakeholder communication experience
• Donor and partner coordination abilities

Language Requirements

Required

• Fluent English (Written & Spoken)

Preferred

• Arabic language skills are considered an asset

Salary & Benefits

Compensation Package

Base Salary:
EUR 2,800 per month

Additional Allowance

• 10% Annual Leave Allowance Paid Monthly
• USD 700 Monthly Per Diem

Total Estimated Monthly Package

Starting from approximately:

EUR 3,080 Gross/Month + USD 700 Per Diem

Additional Benefits

SI provides:

• Fully covered accommodation
• International travel expenses
• Round-trip travel between home country and duty station
• Comprehensive insurance package including:
  • Medical expenses
  • Surgical care
  • Dental care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical evacuation
  • Repatriation
  • War-risk coverage
• Reimbursement of:
  • Vaccinations
  • Anti-malarial treatment

Leave & Break Policy

Employees receive:

• 7 working days off every 3 months
• USD 850 break allowance
• 1 additional rest day for each completed month worked
• Possibility of Juba breaks every 6 weeks

Training & Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive:

• Security management training
• Humanitarian leadership development
• WASH & emergency response training
• Team management and mentoring support
• Operational coordination guidance
• Humanitarian access and negotiation training

Working & Living Conditions

This role involves remote and challenging living conditions.

Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Tent-based accommodation
• Limited infrastructure
• Restricted communications
• Scarce expatriate presence
• Highly volatile security contexts
• Difficult geographic access

Strong resilience and adaptability are essential.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Solidarités International maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding:

• Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEAH)
• Harassment
• Fraud and corruption
• Human rights violations
• Conflict of interest

SI is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination during recruitment and employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter

Important: Applications submitted with CV only will not be considered.

Apply through Solidarités International’s official recruitment portal before the vacancy closes.