- Job number: SRH06342
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise:
- Position: Missions
- Country: Mozambique
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 15/07/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Mueda baseSOLIDARITES 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 โ 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
Solidaritรฉs International (SI) first intervened in 2019 in response to Cyclone Idai. Due to the crisis in Cabo Delgado, SI conducted an assessment in Mueda in May 2021 and by July 2021 had begun implementing life-saving activities in Mueda. SI is today implementing activitiess in whole Cabo Delgado province especially in Mueda, Nangade, Muidumbe, Palma, Mocimboa da Praia districts.
In 2024 and 2025, SI Mozambique focuses into integrated, multisectoral programming including Rapid Response Mechanism, WASH, Food Security Livelihoods, Non Food Items, thanks to the financial support of BHA, ECHO, SDC, CDCS, UNICEF, AERMCAbout the job
GENERAL OBJECTIVE & PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS:
- Logistics Operations Management
Implement and oversee all logistics operations at the assigned base to ensure smooth program support, in accordance with Solidaritรฉs International procedures.
Organize and optimize logistic support to effectively meet program needs and timelines. - Safety & Security Support
Assist the Field Coordinator in reviewing, implementing, and monitoring safety and security measures to protect staff, assets, and activities at the base.
- Administrative & Financial Oversight
Ensure sound administrative, accounting, and financial management of the base in strict compliance with donor requirements and Solidaritรฉs International internal procedures.
Monitor and report on budget utilization and support preparation of financial reports as needed.He/she supervises accounting operations and cash management, and carries out budget follow up in conjunction with the program managers.
He/she is also one of those charged with ensuring that Solidaritรฉs Internationalโs Human Resources policy is properly implemented at the base.THE MAIN CHALLENGES: 1. Ensure ongoing capacity building and follow-up with the one local partner organizations at base level
2. Implement and monitor Solidaritรฉs International mission procedures and logistical tools, ensuring proper use.
3. Serve as the Base point of reference and the link with Coordinations on all support related matters.
4. Support the team to set up or reopen the Mocimboa base.SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:
Security context can change quickly. Day-to-day security monitoring is complusary. Mueda security is Level 3Your profile
- Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years
SKILLS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Previous experience of INGO/UN agencies desired.2. Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)
3. Experience of both HR and Finance management
4. Knowledge of Saga and Homere software
5. Knowledge of Solidarites rules, tools, and procedures an asset
6. Training and capacity building skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Training skills / team & capacity building Fluidification of process & procedure Rigor and agility,autonomous, organized, ability to priorities and to work under pressure.
LANGUAGE: 1. English (mandatory) 2. Portuguese ( preferable)
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 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 CONDITIONS: Guest House & office are in the same premises, but with separate areas.
Living conditions in Mueda are exceptionally good given the remoteness of the location.
Guesthouse premises are roomy, with some improvements done and basic entertainment facilities exist, particularly a garden, basic sports (ping pong, darts, volleyball, pรฉtanque etc.).
Basic food and hygiene items can be accessed in the local market , but are limited to local sources and basic essential imported goods.
Specific food items can be sourced from Pemba, and regular movements allow for this sourcing.
Cooks and cleaners are fine in their capacities and efforts are being put in place to standardise housekeeping and maintenance processes.
Very simple bars and restaurants are available nearby, walking distance from guesthouse and office. Curfew as of 08:00 PM.
Application process
Do 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
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Solidaritรฉs International est un employeur รฉquitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rรฉtribution quelconque en vue de participer ร un processus de recrutement.
Solidaritรฉs International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse โ 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 โ that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidaritรฉs 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.