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MOZAMBIQUE - COUNTRY DIRECTOR (M/F) - PEMBA

MOZAMBIQUE - COUNTRY DIRECTOR (M/F) - PEMBA (SRH06234) Mozambique

Salary: Per diem USD 750

About the mission

Solidarités International intervened in Mozambique in March 2019 for a few months following the passage of Cyclone Idai, which hit the Province of Sofala and the city of Beira hard. Operations were suspended after the emergency phase and the mission closed. The evolution of the situation in Cabo Delgado province, hit by several cyclones and severely affected by the violent actions of armed groups claiming to be IS, which caused the displacement of nearly 700 000 people, led to an assessment in May 2021 and to the reopening of the mission. The assessment carried out in the most affected district highlighted needs, particularly in the WASH sector, and the lack of emergency actors. The mission has opened in a complex security and administrative environment, where access is a major issue.

Solidarités International was one of the first INGO actors to respond to the growing crisis in Cabo Delgado, leading emergency response and distributions in hard-to-reach areas.

 

General objective:

The Country Director (CD) is Solidarités International’s official representative in country and is in charge of the external representation and is in direct liaison with SI HQ. S/he proposes the country strategy and ensure its implementation when validated. S/he coordinates teams and ensures resources are properly allocated for the smooth running of the mission as per strategy and projects objectives. S/he is in charge of employees and goods security.  

 

The main challenges:

  • Massive recent restructuration of mission due to BHA termination and reduction of activities => from 140 staffs to 40/50 staffs in 2 months / from 3 bases to 1 coordination/operational base + 1 sub-base / reduction of all support costs (premises, vehicles…) 
  • Potential tensions between staff members and/or with authorities + communities
  • Risk of loss of efficiency in daily security management as well as project management and monitoring
  • Potential disorganization and unclarity of teams roles and responsibilities 
  • Authorities relation very time consuming
  • Financial landscape in MOZ

 

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

  • Close financial monitoring in a moment of downsizing
  • Reorganization and clarification roles and responsibilities in particular with Coordinators playing the role of field base manager
  • Adaptation of security management and SOPs to new set-up
  • RRM ECHO: Maintain operational presence in former areas of intervention (MDP) and start activities in new districts (southern districts) 
  • Monitoring of finalization of other ongoing activities/projects under CDCS, SDC, AERMC = to be finalized by end June / end Sept
  • CN/proposal elaboration and fundraising 

 

Security constraints:

Pemba in Security level 2 / Mueda sub-base in Security level 3
Movement to field sub-base via UNHAS flight only (45 minutes flight)
Termination of many staffs + Mocimboa former base (level 3) recent closure due to BHA termination might have increased tension among teams and/or with authorities and communities / global reduction of humanitarian assistance might lead, in coming months, to better recruitment capacity by OAGs and increased number of attacks  

 

A salaried position:

According to experience, starting from EUR 3740 gross per month (3400 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.

Housing Package

 

LIVING CONDITIONS:

The CD position is based in Pemba at the coordination/operational office of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

Expats live in SI new comfortable 3 storeys office/GH located close to the beach and restaurants. Life in Pemba is normal. It is a touristic city with beaches, hotels, several nice restaurants, and numerous grocery shops with imported goods. A car with driver, shared between expatriates, is available for movements. Expats are allowed to use taxis and bicycles. They are also allowed to walk.

Visits to Mueda sub-base are required. Mueda has a market, few local restaurants, and a bar; locally available ingredients are somewhat limited, but squid and fish, mangos (in season), and other seasonal items are readily available, with imported goods available to be sent up from Pemba.