Position: Head of Support Services Mozambique
Reports to: Country Representative
Location: Maputo, Mozambique (with field visits to operational areas)
Application deadline: 28/10/2026
Starting date: ASAP
Family duty station: YES
R&R: NO
Working context
WeWorld has been active in Mozambique since 2000, implementing programmes focused on education, food security, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and humanitarian assistance, particularly in response to natural disasters and conflict-induced displacement.
The Head of Support Services (HoSS) is part of the mission’s management structure and oversees the main support functions, including Finance, HR, Logistics and Procurement. The role works closely with the Country Representative and programme teams to ensure that the mission has the appropriate systems, resources and support in place to effectively deliver its programmes.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Support Services provides strategic and operational leadership to the mission’s support functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, accountability and effective risk management across Finance, HR, Logistics and Procurement.
The HoSS ensures that projects are adequately resourced and implemented in line with donor and internal requirements, while strengthening internal systems and staff capacity. The role also contributes to country strategy, budget planning and donor engagement on compliance and financial matters, supporting the mission’s overall sustainability and enabling programme teams to deliver quality interventions.
Main taSks and ResponsIbilities
Strategic Leadership
Financial Management
Human Resources (HR)
Logistics & Procurement
Systems, Compliance & Risk Management
Safety & Security
Coordination & Representation
Duties and responsibilities above are not exhaustive and may be adjusted as required by the Country Representative. The role holder may be required to perform any other tasks requested by the Line Manager in line with the position, mission needs, and organizational priorities.
Proper handover must be ensured before the end of the assignment.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Knowledge
Professional experience
Skills and Abilities
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
WHAT WE OFFER
Type of contract: a first 6 (six) month collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed together with the Line Manager upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 6 (six) months renewable, following the positive evaluation of the first three months of contract
Economic conditions: according to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy Base Salary (3.190€ – 3.790€ monthly) + Contributions reflecting role complexity and hardship level of the duty station + Housing contribution
Wellbeing & Inclusion: One day of paid menstrual leave per month. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment based on psychological safety, respect, and team empowerment.
Flight ticket: One round-trip air ticket every 12 months of service (between country of residence and duty station)
Health insurance: covered
Family duty Station: Yes
R&R: NO
Annual leave: 2,5 days/month (working days)
Wellbeing & Inclusion: One day of paid menstrual leave per month. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment based on psychological safety, respect, and team empowerment.
Flight ticket: One round-trip air ticket every 12 months of service (between country of residence and duty station)
Equal Opportunities
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are committed to building talented teams and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
How to apply:
Please send Cover Letter and CV at: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/head-of-support-services-mozambique-728998/it/
The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.
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