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Ethiopia: Field Coordinator - Tigray

Nov 25, 2025 (Deadline: 2026-01-06) | Solidarités International
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Solidarités 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.

Mission

Solidarités International (SI) was registered in Ethiopia in December 2022, having previously implemented a WASH in Health intervention in Jijiga, Somali Region, in 2017. In November 2023, SI became the first humanitarian actor to operate in Mao Komo Special woreda (Benishangul-Gumuz) by rehabilitating water points in areas that had been inaccessible for three years. Currently, SI is operational in two regions of the country (In Tigray Region and Amhara Region).

In Tigray, bordering Eritrea, focusing on hard-to-reach areas in partnership with Mums for Mums (MfM) SI is implementing an emergency multisectoral humanitarian programme in Ahsea and Rama Woredas of central zone, to support communities affected by drought, conflict, and displacement. Running from September 2024 to December 2025 (which is now to be extended until end of June 2026), the project aims to improve access to safe water, health services, and nutrition support, while addressing gender-based violence and mental health needs. Key activities include rehabilitating water systems and health facilities, community-based malnutrition screening, cash assistance for vulnerable households, and capacity-building for local actors.

In Amhara region, Solidarités International (SI) and Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) are jointly implementing an integrated emergency response program in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, primarily focused on Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. This program is part of a wider effort to address the significant humanitarian needs in the region caused by ongoing conflict and displacement.
SI has been granted cost extension (the donor contract is extended until end of June 2026 with additional fund allocation) of existing project in Tigray and is looking for a Field Coordinator to continue the project activities in the same area.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Field Coordinator

As the representative of Solidarités International at field level, the Field Coordinator defines and implements the strategy for the assigned area in line with the geopolitical and humanitarian context, ensuring that all operations comply with the organization’s charter, internal regulations, and contractual obligations. Responsible for the overall coordination, management, and security of teams, as well as the efficient use of material and financial resources.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Represent Solidarités International with NGOs, administrative, political, and local authorities, as well as civil society; participate in coordination and humanitarian forums.
  • Ensure the production of timely and high-quality reports and documentation; organize regular base meetings and facilitate effective communication between the field, bases, and country coordination.
  • Supervise the security of personnel and assets; monitor and analyse the security situation, brief new arrivals, and ensure the implementation and enforcement of all security procedures and regulations.
  • Analyse the humanitarian, political, and socio-economic context; propose, implement, and monitor an operational strategy adapted to the context, ensuring the relevance and coherence of programmes.
  • Oversee the recruitment and management of field teams, ensuring good working conditions and adherence to Solidarités International’s ethics, values, and HR policies.
  • Ensure the appropriate management and use of human, financial, and logistical resources; propose an organisational structure adapted to operational needs.
  • Oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality control of all projects within the intervention area, ensuring alignment with Solidarités International’s strategy and beneficiary needs.
  • Contribute to internal and donor reporting, including monthly SitReps, funding applications, and budget monitoring, while ensuring transparent communication with the coordination team.