South Sudan - ERRM Program Manager (M/F) - Juba

## About us

**Desired start date: ASAP**
**Duration of the mission: 31/12/2026**
**Location: Juba**

**SOLIDARITES 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.

## About the mission

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, conducting activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, including refugees/returnees and IDP camp settings.
Context:
\- Food insecurity is one of the highest in the world due to recurring shocks (consecutive years of widespread flooding, conflict-based displacement), and an ongoing protracted macro-economic crisis.
\- The country also faces cholera outbreaks on a yearly basis, has very limited sanitation coverage and safe water access remain a challenge for most of the population.
\- On top of these chronic situations, South Sudan has been highly impacted by the war that started in Sudan in April 2023. By end of 2024, more than 1,000,000 people had entered South Sudan, the vast majority entering through the Joda/ Wunthow border point in Renk County, Upper Nile State (northern part of South Sudan).
\- More recently, resurgence of internal tensions have led to heightened conflict and analysts are worried that the peace conditions offered by the Peace Agreement may not hold.
As a result, 9,3 million are in need of humanitarian assistance as of 2025.
SI sectors of intervention:
\- The portfolio includes both WASH & FSL activities. SI's expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors and has been one of the first responders of the cholera response.
Areas of operation:
SI has a rapid emergency team based in Juba, who is being deployed following Rapid Needs Assessment in flood, epidemic or conflict induced displacement in the country. The teams will be deployed for up to 2 months per intervention and the time in the coordination office only for limited time (sectors WASH and Cash).

The ERRM team is composed of more than 20 staff members, including both national and international personnel, and covers all key operational functions such as Programme, Logistics/Admin, and MEAL. The team is led in the field by an international Field Coordinator, who serves as the main focal point for overall coordination, implementation oversight, and external engagement. The Field Coordinator is further supported by the country coordination office to ensure strategic guidance, operational support, and effective communication across all departments and stakeholders.

## About the job

**General objective**

The Programme Manager for the ERRM oversees the overall management and supervision of Deputy Programme Managers, with a strong focus on staff capacity building, performance management, and operational support. The role ensures effective project implementation, budget monitoring, and timely follow-up of programme activities. In close coordination with Grants and Field Coordination teams, the PM supports reporting, proposal development, and donor compliance. The position also leads coordination with relevant ERRM stakeholders and external actors while promoting programme quality through a dynamic, adaptive, and context-driven management approach.

**Issues and specific challenges**

Complex humanitarian access constraints due to active conflict, insecurity, checkpoints, and bureaucratic impediments affecting movement of staff and supplies.
Deployments frequently taking place in high-risk public health environments, including areas affected by cholera, Ebola, and other epidemic outbreaks, requiring strict health and safety measures.
Continuous coordination required with local authorities and administrative structures to facilitate access, approvals, and operational continuity.
Need to ensure strong technical coordination and alignment within the consortium structure across multiple sectors and partners.
Programme management of mobile ERRM teams often conducted remotely due to operational constraints, creating challenges in oversight, communication, monitoring, and timely decision-making.
Limited and inconsistent communication infrastructure in deployment locations, affecting reporting flows, coordination, and information