Ethiopia - Head of Program

EthiopiaEthiopia - Head of ProgramOrganizationSolidarités InternationalPosted 21 Aug 2025 Closing date 19 Sep 2025Duration of the mission: 11 monthsLocation: EthiopiaSOLIDARITES 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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 3000 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 MissionSI is currently expanding its presence in East Africa and is looking for Country Directors to developp mission in new countries. The team will be composed of an Head of Programs and Head of support Services, FCs will be deployed in the intervention areas. The mission is in the opening phase and the organization chart is evolving.

GENERAL OBJECTIVESThe Head of Programs supports the Country Director (CD) in developing, setting up, implementing and monitoring activities in the country. He/she is responsible for supervising and coordinating Solidarités programs in the country of assignment. ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGESStrategic orientationCoordination and operational monitoringProgram team management and coordinationReporting / communication / representationCapitalizationPRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHSSupports the coordination team and base teams in launching activities. Ensures Recruitment, induction and training of the program team at Coo level, support the FCs in this process at base level.

Follows up of Current activities in the country with the FC and ensure monitoring tools are followed up and activities implemented according to the planning and technical requirements. Coordinate design and writing of new proposals and contribute to the development of an intervention strategy for the country. A Salaried PositionAccording to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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 ConditionsLiving conditions are quite good at Capital level, with an easy access to all essential goods and services. The security situation can be more tense and living conditions more dificult at field levelDIPLOMASMaster Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline. EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR5+ yearsEXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS3-4 yearsTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of donors’ policies and guidelines.

Experience with ECHO, BHA or CDCSExperience working in contries with strong administrative regulations and in coordination with local authoritiesStrong knowledge of principled-based and experience of diplomatic approachesGood reporting and writing skillsPrevious experience and achievements in working in consortium and strong partnerships with NGOs locals and internationals (MoUs, negotiations, governance…)Proven ability to deal with donors and operational partnersStrong Knowledgeand experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter)Experience of mission opening phaseTransversal SkillsProven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of team’s members.

Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-taskCapacity to adapt and show organizational flexibilityCross cultural sensitivity and great team playerProven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategyCapacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertiseExperience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an assetPrior experience in East Africa would be considered as an assetLANGUAGESEnglish compulsory, knowledge of a local language would be an assetDo 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--Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions.

SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH. Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.

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.

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