ABOUT US
Desired start date: September 1, 2024
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: Mozambique/Mueda
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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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) first intervened in 2019 in response to Cyclone Idai. Due to the crisis in Cabo Delgado, SI conducted an assessment in Mueda in May 2021 and by July 2021 had begun implementing life-saving activities. SI is today implementing activities sin whole Cabo Delgado province especially in Mueda, Nangade, Muidumbe, Palma, Mocimboa da Praia districts.
In 2024, SI Mozambique focuses into integrated, multisectoral programming including Rapid Response Mechanism, WASH, Food Security Livelihoods, Non Food Items, and counts on 170 staffs and a budget of 11M euros thanks to the financial support of BHA, ECHO, SDC, UNICEF, AERMC.
ABOUT THE JOB
SIZING OF THE TEAM ON THE BASE / IN COORDINATION
- 1 Fin Assist + 1 HR Assist (+ Cook and 2 cleaners to followup)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- The Admin manager will implement and supervise all Fin/admin/HR operations at his/her assigned base in line with Solidarités International procedures.
ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
- Our other base in Mucimboa is also expanding and given that some of our staff come from that locality they would want to relocate: Ability to attract key positions due to the remoteness of the area and perceived poor security.
- Close collaboration with Log team for processes implementation and follow up; Archiving system tto be followed up on.
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS
- Archiving process ongoing to be continued and strengthened.
- Close follow up of national HR and monitoring of performance and capacity building with managers.
- Strengthen financial visibility of the programs and structure costs of the base.
- Assessing potential for nationalization in expatriate positions.
YOUR PROFILE
DIPLOMAS
- Bachelor degree in business administration, management, finance or other qualifications in related field.
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR
- 2-4 years
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS
- 0-2 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Working knowledge of SAGA & HOMERE
- Experience in HR management
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
- Training skills / team & capacity building
- Fluidification of process & procedure
- Rigor and agility,autonomous, organized, ability to priorities and to work under pressure.
LANGUAGES
- English ( written & spoken) – Mandatory
- Swahili- Desirable
- Portuguese- Desirable
MANAGEMENT
- Comment : 2 assistants to manage + a cook & 2 housekeepers
ANALYSIS/STRATEGY
- Comment :Research of cost efficiency
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750 paid in local currency.
LIVING CONDITIONS
- Living conditions in Mueda are exceptionally good given the remoteness of the location.
- Guesthouse premises are roomy, with some improvements done and basic entertainment facilities exist, particularly a garden, basic sports (ping pong, darts, volleyball, pétanque etc.).
- Basic food and hygiene items can be accessed in the local market , but are limited to local sources and basic essential imported goods.
- Specific food items can be sourced from Pemba, and regular movements allow for this sourcing.
- Cooks and cleaners are fine in their capacities and efforts are being put in place to standardise housekeeping and maintenance processes.
- Very simple bars and restaurants are available nearby, walking distance from guesthouse and office. Curfew as of 7:30 PM.
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS
- Context can change quickly, while at the time of writing the situation remains calm, a strong monitoring is important.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
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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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.