SUDAN
Administrative Coordinator (Karthoum)
Référence MDM-ADMCO-SUD-KARTH
Darfur
Darfur is located in the west part of Sudan and is facing a situation of conflict since April 2003 when two rebel movements (SLA and JEM) launched an insurgency against the rule of Khartoum. The Sudanese government responded disproportionately to a small rebellion launched by groups of young men in March of that year, in protest against the marginalization and neglect of their region and the deadly attacks on their indigenous communities throughout the previous decade by militiamen of Arab origin. The government’s army led these same militias, known as the janjaweed, into an indiscriminate counter-insurgency campaign targeted at these same communities. The campaign has so far left more than 200,000 people dead and forcibly displaced more than 2 million.
The rapid and uncontrolled growth of the movements proved a complicating factor, as their political action is generally weak, and their military command and control diffuse. The largest of the movements, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLA), formally split in 2005 into two factions after months of wrangling among its leaders. One faction is headed by Abdel Wahid Mohamed Nur, who commands the following of his Fur people. The rival faction, led by Minni Minawi, is militarily stronger, with fighters predominantly from the Zaghawa people. Only the latter signed the Darfur peace agreement.
Rebel fragmentation is already playing out in other ways, challenging the implementation of the agreement. The Minni faction has the largest number of fighters, but its command exercises only loose control over them, and some might be tempted to act independently from their leaders. The smaller Justice & Equality Movement (JEM), who rejected the agreement, has little military presence on the ground, but it has proven political and propaganda savvy and thus could act as a real spoiler for the DPA.
The ensuing humanitarian emergency in Darfur is affecting more than 3.5 million people, including more than 2 million IDPs (Internally Displaced persons) and approximately 220,000 refugees in eastern Chad and more than 200,000 dead. MdM activities mission in Darfur were located in Nyala (South Darfur) and in Kass (Northern Nyala). In Nyala, MdM was working in Kalma camp by supporting a comprehensive PHCU (Primary Health Care Unit) with special mainstreaming on victims of violence. Besides this PHCU, MdM implemented mobile clinics in the area of Kass (Northern Nyala), in remote areas, and in Djebel Mara to re-activate the access of health cares for vulnerable population affected by the conflict.
The Board of Médecins du Monde - France, on 20th January 2007, decided the suspension of the activities of the organisation in Darfur for an unspecified duration. This decision is based on the current security conditions which prevent us to appropriately respond to the needs of the population and considerably restrict the access to the most vulnerable people in remote areas. MdM has since officially announced its intention to return to South Darfur. An evaluation will soon be conducted to define the feasibility of a new program and the possible areas and conditions of work.
South Sudan
A 23 years civil war that opposed South Sudan to Khartoum authorities provoked the displacement of people within the country (mostly around Khartoum) as well as outside in neighbouring countries. According to some estimates the number of displaced people was around 3.800.000. The political, administrative, education and sanitation infrastructure of these zones was completely destroyed and is not able to respond to the returnee process, and to their reintegration. Besides that, these regions also suffered because of many dry seasons and the general abandonment of communities.
Tensions exist in several States such as Jonglei and Upper Nile, especially in between the pro governmental militia and pro SPLM militia, due to the implementation of the Comprehension Peace Agreement. They show well this unstable situation that prevents any regular return. They could provoke more movements toward Malakal or other bigger and safer towns, and they could also influence and slow down the return process.
The Upper Nile is torn between tribal and geographic connections with South Sudan on one side and with the big Northern government influence on the other side. This holds due to road/river logistic much developed toward the north, its position as an old front line and the presence of petrol resources. So, one border is expected in the future between two states South and North.
Malakal is 950 Km far from Khartoum and is the capital of the Upper Nile region. The population of Malakal is estimated at 150 000 people (into town) and 150 000 around. After three evaluation missions in Malakal (October 2003/April 2004/July 2005), MdM undertook the rehabilitation of the surgery unit of Malakal Teaching Hospital and conducted training with the staff: this project ran from July 2005 to April 2006. Since June 2006, MdM set up a primary health care project using a mobile clinic along the Nile River in 5 different villages (Jonglei State and Upper Nile State).
Main original Malakal programme objectives (Planned Programme Duration is 2 years):
- To provide Primary Health Care and to improve the health situation of the local population and displaced persons in the Greater Upper Nile region of south Sudan.
- To reduce the morbidity and mortality rates by re-establishing access to health care for the Greater Upper Nile population, including returnees and those in transit, by providing primary health care and implementing mobile clinic.
The programme has been on standby since violence erupted in the town and surroundings of Malakal in late November, 2006, due to fights between armed elements from SSDF and SPLA. A Security assessment is required by MdM in Sudan to validate options and criteria for restarting a programme in the area around Malakal, South Sudan. A medical assessment conducted in parallel with the security assessment allowed to restart the activities at the end of May 2007. The project was remodelled according to the evolution of the needs and the new requirements of the State MoHs. MdM now supports 2 PHCU in Tonga (Upper Nile) and Phom El Zeraf (Jonglei) while keeping its logistics and administrative base in Malakal.
His duties are:
- Finances and accountancy management (accountancy and treasury, finances)
- Administrative management of staff (National and Expatriate)
- Legal management (Legal framework of the mission)
- Administrative management of security
- Capitalisation and Filing
He/she works under the supervision of the Country Director. The Expatriate team is composed in Khartoum of 1 Country Coordinator, 1 Administrative Coordinator and 1 Logistician.
The National team is composed of 1 administrator assistant, 1 liaison officer, 2 logistician assistant, drivers, guards, cook and cleaners.
Departure: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Status: volunteer
Monthly Allowance: 915 Euros + Daily subsistence
Profile:
- Experience in a similar position
- Experience in team management
- Experience in negotiations and relations with local partners and authorities in a difficult legal, administrative and political context (very important)
- Ease with complex finances
- Legal experience or knowledge
- Good knowledge of international donors
- Patience
- Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
- Organisational skills, rigor
- Impartiality
- Ability to synthesise
- Ability to classify and to manage prioritises
- Listening and diplomacy skills
- Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions
- Excellent knowledge of Windows environment (Word and Excel)
- English fluent (oral and written), French and Arabic would be assets