MOZAMBIQUE – AREA COORDINATOR (M/F) - CABO DELGADO

About the job

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

The Area Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership and coordination of Solidarités International’s operations in Cabo Delgado, ensuring the effective, high-quality implementation of programmes, with particular oversight of programmatic and security aspects. S/he ensures compliance with SI procedures and donor requirements, supports operational continuity, and works closely with mission coordinators to strengthen field operations and coordination.

THE MAIN CHALLENGES:

1- Major mission restructuring following BHA funding cuts, with reduced staffing and evolving organisational set-up
2- Potential internal and external tensions linked to activity reductions and staff downsizing
3- Volatile and unpredictable security context requiring daily monitoring and rapid decision-making
4- Multi-base coordination (Pemba, Mueda, MdP) with limited resources
5- High workload related to transition between project closures and new project start-ups
6- Building/reinfocing relatioship with local authorities is time consuming

PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS:

1- Stabilise operations and coordination following the restructuring
2- Ensure close follow-up of ongoing projects in Pemba, Mueda and Mocímboa da Praia
3- Support the closure of ending projects and prepare the start-up of new projects (Feb–Mar )
4- Adapt and strengthen security management, SOPs and access coordination
5- Clarify roles, workflows and coordination mechanisms between bases and departments
6- Support proposal development with Project Managers and Grants Department
7- Strengthen representation/collaboration with provincial and district authorities and key partners

SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:

Security level 2 in Pemba with limited constraints.
Mueda and Mocímboa da Praia are security level 3, with more restrictions. Movements and activities depend on local conditions and Security Department guidance.

The security situation remains volatile, with unpredictable insurgent attacks and evolving dynamics involving armed actors. Close monitoring of the context is required for daily movement validation. Travel to field bases is mainly via UNHAS flights.

Your profile

DIPLOMA AND EXPERIENCE:

Master in humanitarian action, development, international law or any other technical area related to the humanitarian sector

Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3 - 4 years

Experience on a similar position: 0 - 2 years

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Strong Project Cycle Management skills and supervision of Project Managers 2. Solid security management and access coordination capacities 3. Strong writing, synthesis and reporting skills

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1. Leadership and team management in complex and constrained environments 2. Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills 3. Ability to represent SI with authorities, partners and coordination bodies

LANGUAGE:

1. English (mandatory) 2. Portuguese (strong asset) 3. Spanish or Italian (asset)

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR gross per month ( base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD .

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 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one 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:

Pemba is a coastal city with good living conditions for expatriates, including stable water and electricity and reliable 4G internet. There is no curfew, and walking is allowed during the day. SI provides comfortable office and guesthouse facilities close to amenities.

The position is based in Pemba, with frequent visits to Mueda (minimum 50% presence). Field bases are reachable by UNHAS flight in less than one hour. Living conditions in field locations are basic but functional.