Action Contre la Faim: HEALTH & NUTRITION COORDINATOR – MOZAMBIQUE – Pemba

Our work environment

Cabo Delgado province, already one of the most vulnerable and poverty-stricken provinces of Mozambique, has been affected since late 2017 by armed conflict perpetrated by Non-state armed groups which continued to destabilise pockets of territory, generating new waves of displacement and constantly undermining the provision of humanitarian assistance.

As of 2023, the conflict had displaced over 1 million people (both returnees and IDPs). At least 2 million people are estimated to require immediate humanitarian assistance and protection in Cabo Delgado and in neighbouring provinces of Niassa and Nampula.

Furthermore, the humanitarian access situation for aid and assistance delivery in northern Mozambique is challenging, mostly due to insecurity, operational constraints to reach affected populations due logistics obstacles, limited financial resources, and bureaucratic administrative burdens for humanitarian organisations.

Mozambique faces multiple shocks, including the conflict in Northern Mozambique, frequent natural hazards and disease outbreaks. The international community has been working to address the crisis, restore peace, and stabilize the province. Humanitarian efforts are underway to provide aid and support to the displaced.

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Your position and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Country Director, you are responsible for guaranteeing the quality, relevance and scaling of the Nutrition & Health strategy and interventions at the mission, in conformity with ACF, international standards, and national policies, in line with the Mission’s localization agenda.

More specifically, your tasks will be to:

• Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the Nutrition & Health strategy and positioning of the department
• Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposals
• Design, develop and evaluate actions in the field of nutrition and health;
• Monitor and coordinate programs in the fields of nutrition and health;
• Develop and launch programmes in collaboration with governmental and local agencies;
• Manage technically the Nutrition and Health Program Managers
• Represent Action Contre la Faim and its positioning at the local level, including coordination and collaboration with other actors

Your profile

You hold a medical background with a specialization in nutrition, public health, or general medicine, and you have at least 5 years of experience in humanitarian emergency or complex contexts, including a minimum of 3 years in a coordination role.

Experience with Action Against Hunger is highly desirable.

You have demonstrated experience in the management of malnutrition, in supporting healthcare organizations, and in implementing humanitarian responses in emergency settings, with a strong focus on community-based prevention, as well as maternal and child health.

You have experience working in partnership with local authorities, and exposure to outbreak response is considered an asset.

You are familiar with nutrition survey methodologies (SMART, NCA, SQUEAC, etc.).

You have demonstrated strong management experience, including team leadership, capacity building, and supervision in demanding and multicultural environments.

You are fluent in English (spoken and written), and Portuguese is mandatory. Knowledge of Italian or Spanish is an asset.

Your employment conditions

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months from 15 September 2026

• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience, including 13th month

• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

• Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract

• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 627€ net, field paid

• Monthly country allowance: 150€

• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)

• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses, and up to 1 month after the end of your contract

• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

• Accompaniment and trainings:
• Follow-up and support for career development
• Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Why join us?

If you want to join a collaborative, dynamic, and results-driven team where respect, integrity, and valuing people are at the heart of our work, then this opportunity is for you.

You will thrive in an environment that promotes transparency, teamwork, and continuous learning, where initiative is encouraged and innovation is valued.

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Are you interested in this job offer?

We look forward to receiving your application. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you encounter any technical problems, please send us an email at recrut@actioncontrelafaim.org.

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