Desired start date: 15/06/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months (renewable)
Location: Pemba
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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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 intervened in Mozambique in March 2019 for a few months following the passage of Cyclone Idai, which hit the Province of Sofala and the city of Beira hard. Operations were suspended after the emergency phase and the mission closed. The evolution of the situation in Cabo Delgado province, hit by several cyclones and severely affected by the violent actions of armed groups claiming to be IS, which caused the displacement of nearly 700 000 people, led to an assessment in May 2021 and to the reopening of the mission. The assessment carried out in the most affected district highlighted needs, particularly in the WASH sector, and the lack of emergency actors. The mission has opened in a complex security and administrative environment, where access is a major issue.
Solidarités International was one of the first INGO actors to respond to the growing crisis in Cabo Delgado, leading emergency response and distributions in hard-to-reach areas.
General objective:
The Country Director (CD) is Solidarités International’s official representative in country and is in charge of the external representation and is in direct liaison with SI HQ. S/he proposes the country strategy and ensure its implementation when validated. S/he coordinates teams and ensures resources are properly allocated for the smooth running of the mission as per strategy and projects objectives. S/he is in charge of employees and goods security.
The main challenges:
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Close financial monitoring in a moment of downsizing Reorganization and clarification roles and responsibilities in particular with Coordinators playing the role of field base manager Adaptation of security management and SOPs to new set-up RRM ECHO: Maintain operational presence in former areas of intervention (MDP) and start activities in new districts (southern districts) Monitoring of finalization of other ongoing activities/projects under CDCS, SDC, AERMC = to be finalized by end June / end Sept CN/proposal elaboration and fundraising
Security constraints:
Pemba in Security level 2 / Mueda sub-base in Security level 3
Movement to field sub-base via UNHAS flight only (45 minutes flight)
Termination of many staffs + Mocimboa former base (level 3) recent closure due to BHA termination might have increased tension among teams and/or with authorities and communities / global reduction of humanitarian assistance might lead, in coming months, to better recruitment capacity by OAGs and increased number of attacks
Master in humanitarian action, development, international law or any other technical area related to the humanitarian sector.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : +5 years Experience on a similar position : 3-4 years
Technical skills: 1. Macro financial management skills and knowledge of SI mission financial management tools
2. Very good strategic planning and coordination skills
Transversal skills 1. Leadership and management 2. Planning and priorization 3. Ability to represent SI towards donors and partners and authorities
Language:
English (mandatory) Portugues Spanish or ItalianA salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3740 gross per month (3400 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.
Housing Package
LIVING CONDITIONS:
The CD position is based in Pemba at the coordination/operational office of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Expats live in SI new comfortable 3 storeys office/GH located close to the beach and restaurants. Life in Pemba is normal. It is a touristic city with beaches, hotels, several nice restaurants, and numerous grocery shops with imported goods. A car with driver, shared between expatriates, is available for movements. Expats are allowed to use taxis and bicycles. They are also allowed to walk.
Visits to Mueda sub-base are required. Mueda has a market, few local restaurants, and a bar; locally available ingredients are somewhat limited, but squid and fish, mangos (in season), and other seasonal items are readily available, with imported goods available to be sent up from Pemba.
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) 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.