Mozambique – Head of Finance and Administrative department (M/F) – PEMBA full-time NEW

About us
Desired start date: 03/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 6 months
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 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.

About the mission
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.
In 2024–2025, SI Mozambique has prioritized integrated, multisectoral programming focused on the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Shelter/NFI. At the beginning of 2025, however, major BHA funding cuts forced a significant restructuring, reducing the mission from approximately 140 to around 50 staff and prompting a reorganization 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, requiring continuous adaptation of SI’s strategies.
In 2026, 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, OCHA, IFSAN and UNICEF while exploring emergency and nexus funding opportunities with other donors such as DG INTPA, adapting its WASH strategy and stenghtening its FSL expertise,

About the job
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

The administrative coordinator will direct and coordinate all administrative, accounting and financial services associated with the mission.
He/she will take part in defining Solidarités International’s human resources policy and ensure that it is followed.
As coordinator, he is responsible for the mission’s financial balance.
He/she will monitor adherence to Solidarités administrative procedures and donor procedures as well as to the laws of the country in which intervention is taking place.
He/she is the point of reference for the mission, and the link between headquarters and the mission for all administrative matters.

THE MAIN CHALLENGES:

• Complex and evolving Mozambican legal and administrative environment
• Visa and work permit procedures for expatriates remain lengthy and restrictive
• Young mission with a relatively new team requiring training, coaching, and mentoring
• In 2025 and 2026, the mission went through rapid decline and growth of its budget which led to signfiicant delays in accounting closure, budget management and reporting.

PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS:

• Stabilised the implementation of the shared costs policy

• Strengthen and build the capacities of the HR and Finance newly nationalised teams

• Ensure ongoing capacity building and follow-up with the local partner organizations.

• Support the development of new financial proposals, including budget preparation

• Implement SI’s new financial software in Mozambique

• Streghten internal control, conduct internal audit and lead on the financial aspects of the external audits

SECURITY CONSTRAINTS:

Very limited security constraints in Pemba where the position is based ; with regular visits of one to two weeks visits in the different bases.
Mueda and Chiure – more restrictions; movement and activities depend on local conditions and Security Department guidance.

Your profile
DIPLOMA AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma : Minimumum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Social sciences , Organization Development or related HR discipline

Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3/4 years

Experience on a similar position : 3/4 years

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

In-depth technical knowledge of the principles and concepts in HR administration (workforce and organizational planning,recruitment & selection , compensation and benefits , performance management, Training and development, employee relations, staff health and safety, and employee engagement), HR-good-practices, HR information systems and databases; / Knowledgeand experience working with SI HR procedures and tools is a major plus
Mastery of budget and accounting management, shared costs requirement, donors’ financial requirements, audit management
Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development
Experience leading workplace investigation and supporting resolution of employee relations / Knowledge of Mozambique labout law is a plus
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

coordination and management skills
training and facilitation skills
Diplomacy
LANGUAGE:

English mandatory
Portuguese is desirable
Spanish a plus if no portuguese
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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:

Pemba is a peaceful coastal city with beautiful beaches, seafood, and a wide range of restaurants and leisure activities. There is no curfew, and walking is allowed during the day for expatriates. Many international NGOs are present. The guesthouse offers comfortable living conditions for expatriates with stable water and electricity. Internet connectivity is reliable (4G). Both bases are reachable by UNHAS flight in less than one hour.

How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter :

https://www.solidarites.org/fr/depuis-1980/travailler-avec-nous/offres-emploi/deposer-votre-candidature/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-117612&langCode=fr_FR

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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