MOZAMBIQUE – COUNTRY DIRECTOR (H/F) – PEMBA At Solidarités International

Desired start date: October 2021

Duration of the mission: 6 months

Location: Pemba, Mozambique

ABOUT THE MISSION

Following the passage of Cyclone Idai, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL intervened in Mozambique in March 2019. After a few months and the end of the emergency phase, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL suspended its operations. Additional cyclones as well as the increase violence of armed groups claiming to be linked to IS have caused the displacement of nearly 700 000 people. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL have therefore decided in May 2021 to carry out an assessment in Cabo Delgado province and to reopen its mission.

For the opening phase, the mission comprises a small team, consisting of a Field Coordinator, a Logistician, an Administrator and a Program Manager, all based in Mueda where a first UNICEF’s WASH project as well as another multi sectorial project of a total of 450 000 USD are being implemented. The projects aim at supporting IDPs and host communities affected by the conflict. It is articulated with two main axes of intervention, providing both lifesaving activities and sustainable WASH activities, guaranteeing an immediate response to most critical needs while ensuring a sustainable impact. The area of intervention covers Mueda and Nangade districts, in the north of Cabo Delgado Province. Emergency water treatment and supply (SWAT), emergency latrines support, provision of hygiene kits and hygiene promotion will be provided in transit centers whereas in relocation camps. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL will support access to safe water, improve sanitation, distribute hygiene kits and promote hygiene basic practices. Complementary projects, as well as other project targeting other district are under development.

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

The Country Director is the SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL official representative in a country. S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the mission. S/He proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been validated. S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures. S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources. S/He coordinates the teams in place and ensures their security on the mission. S/He is the direct liaison with SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL HQ.

Specific stakes and challenges:

1. Coordination and representation of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
2. Access strategy and setting up/ supporting its implementation (security and administrative access)
3. Strategic orientation, proposal developments and fundraising
4. Security management
5. Recent mission opening: setting up and ensuring compliance but also visibility of SI partners, donors etc…

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

1. Manage relationships with local authorities, obtain the authorization to work in the province / district (Credential), manage the project MoU with provincial authorities, and follow up the extension and renewal of the registration. Ensure coordination with other actors and UNICEF;
2. Liaise with the donors and manage the fundraising and future strategic positioning for SI;
3. Supervise the opening of the base in Mueda and the actions of the operational team in direct management of the Field Coordinator;
4. Ensure the enforcement of the security pack and the development of network of contacts to improve security and access;
5. Contribute to develop and design new projects, in Mueda and other districts.

Management:

The Country Director will directly manage the expatriate Field Coordinator and ensures direct liaison with our national representative in Maputo. No other coordination positions are opened yet and it is expected from the Country Director to be hands on and able to help develop but also to bring concrete support to the base team in Mueda. Frequent visits to Mueda are expected as well as a replacement of the Field Coordinator in case of absence.

YOURE PROFILE

Education: Any generalist background with a high sensitivity on context analysis is welcome

Experience:

• At least three years of experience as manager in humanitarian environments, including as Country Director or Field Coordinator
• A significant experience of management, including of international staff is necessary
• Experience in capacity buildings of teams
• Skills in humanitarian analysis and external representation
• Experience on security management in complex environment
• Experience in Mozambique is an asset

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge on project management and PCM
• Technical experience in WASH, food, hygiene or shelter is an asset
• Training and capacity building skills
• MS office

Languages: Portuguese or Spanish and English are mandatory.

Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 3000 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly i.e. 3300 euros gross per month) and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs in a Guest House and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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 was a touristic place. Living environment is quite nice, and the same comfort as in Europe can be enjoyed with the sea and the sun ! In the inland districts and rural areas, living conditions are however tougher. Frequent visits to Mueda (accessible in less than an hour by plane and 8 hours by car) can be required to ensure team coordination.

COVID 19 :

Solidarités International recommends vaccination against Covid-19, using WHO approved vaccines. If possible, the vaccination should be done before departure in order to reduce the logistical constraints once on the ground.