Desired start date: 15/03/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: MUEDA & MOCIMBOA BASES
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.
Solidarités International (SI) has been providing life-saving assistance in northern Mozambique since March 2019, initially responding to Cyclone Idai. As the crisis in Cabo Delgado escalated, SI began operations in Mueda in July 2021 and progressively expanded to other northern districts including Nangade, Muidumbe, Palma and, more recently, Mocímboa da Praia. By 2022, SI had established a coordination office in Pemba and operational bases in Mueda and Palma.
Following the closure of the Palma base, SI opened a new base in Mocímboa da Praia in July 2023 to support urgent returnee needs. Today, SI operates from Pemba, Mueda and Mocímboa da Praia, covering not only the northern districts (Mueda, Mocímboa da Praia, Nangade, Muidumbe and Palma) but also additional districts further south, such as Metuge, Chiúre, Mecúfi and Ancuabe.
At the beginning of 2025, major BHA funding cuts forced a significant restructuring, reducing the mission from approximately 140 to around 50 staff and prompting a reorganisation of operations to maintain essential activities. This restructuring coincided with a deterioration of the security situation in Cabo Delgado, with renewed attacks, increased displacement and unpredictable access since mid-2024.
Despite these challenges, SI continues to deliver principled, needs-based assistance across Cabo Delgado with the support of key donors such as ECHO, SDC, CDCS, IFSAN, UNICEF.
Projects and activities include:
- Rapid Response Mechanism to shocks (conflict, natural disasters, epidemics): multisectoral WASH / Food / Shelter-NFI assistance through CVA or in-kind distributions
- WASH: rehabilitation of large water networks, water points construction/rehabilitation, WASH in schools and health facilities, rainwater harvesting systems, sanitation and hygiene promotion
- FSL: seeds and equipment distributions, support to cooperatives, cash-for-work and income-generating activities
- Shelter/NFI: mainly emergency shelter and NFI through RRM
GENERAL OBJECTIVE & PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS:
Coverage of Admin and Logistics aspects in Mueda base and Mocimboa base.
Logistics Operations Management
Implement and oversee all logistics operations at the assigned base to ensure smooth program support, in accordance with Solidarités 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 Solidarités 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 Solidarités International’s Human Resources policy is properly implemented at the base.
THE MAIN CHALLENGES:
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:
Security context can change quickly. Day-to-day security monitoring is complusary. Mueda and Mocimboa security are both Level 3
DIPLOMA AND EXPERIENCE:
| Bachelor's degree in relevant subject |
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 - 4 years
Experience on a similar position : 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. | |||
| 1. English (mandatory) | |||
| 2. Portuguese ( preferable) |
LANGUAGE:
| 1. Knowledge of Saga and Homere software 2. Knowledge of Solidarites rules, tools, and procedures an asset 3. Training and capacity building skills |
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 Houses & offices in Mocimboa and Mueda currently in the same premises, may change in the future. Main base of stay is Mueda, with frequent trips and overnight in Mocimboa.
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 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.
Very simple bars and restaurants are available nearby, walking distance from guesthouse and office. Curfew as of 07:30 PM.
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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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.
