Deputy Country Director at Solidarites International
The Deputy country director Programs’ prime objectives are to provide leadership and management of the strategic programming, overseeing the strengthening of SI’s programs development, quality and accountability.
- The DCD-Programs ensures the internal coherence between program activities and is responsible for ensuring that programs are driven by needs, based on evidence, adaptable to contextual changes and conflict sensitive, monitored closely and resourced appropriately.
- He or She leads a team of technical coordinators and advisors dedicated to promoting technical expertise and quality programming in direct liaison with the Program Manger.
- He or She closely collaborates with Field Coordinators and Supports Services to mitigate operational constraints.
- The DCD-Programs leads the roll-out of institutional workstreams and cross-cutting theme framework with the support of the Programs coordination team and in collaboration with the Field Coordinators.
Mission staff : 160
The Deputy Country Director will directly the program coordination team composed of :
- FSL Coordinator
- WASH Coordinaor
- MEAL Coordinator
She/he will closely work with Grants & Partnership Coordinator, Field Coordinators and Project Managers of the mission.
The Deputy country director will report to the Country Director and be in link with RPDO & PEQD department in HQ.
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 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.
Transversal skills:
Autonomy, prioritization and self-organization
Management and leadership
Innovative and solutions oriented
External representation
Ability to provide training and capacity building
Languages:
- English is mandatory
- Hausa (strong asset)
- French (an asset)
Your profile
Diplomas and Experiences:
Diplomas: M.Sc in Humanitarian affairs, programming, International affairs or similar sectors
Experience in the humanitarian sector: 5 or + years
Experience on a similar position: 3/4 years
Skills
Technical skills:
Extensive knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools
- Operational monitoring and improvement of programmatic delivery in insecure and remote areas
- Good knowledge of cross-cutting issues, such as environment & climate change adaptations, gender, protection mainstreaming, etc.
- Knowledge of SI sectors of intervention (WASH, FSL, CASH Modality, Shelter) is a plus
- Experience in partnerships mapping and development
Desired start date: 01/10/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
