MOZAMBIQUE- FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM MANAGER (M/F)

  • Contractor
  • Mozambique
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Solidarités International profile




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Solidarités International

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration of the mission: 12 months

Location: Palma/Mueda, Mozambique

ABOUT THE MISSION

  • Mission: size, bases, budget, number of expatriates and national staffs.

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. The assessment, carried out in the most affected district highlighted needs, particularly in the WASH sector, and the lack of emergency actors. The mission is opening in a complex security and administrative environment, where access will be 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. SI has completed its opening phase, and diversified its activities in 2022. A new field base (in Palma) is opening and multiple new projects are opening.

In 2021, Solidarités International developed a WASH response in Mueda Districts complemented by an emergency response to provide survival kits to newly displaced families. The WASH programs are focusing on in one hand supporting IDPs sites by providing water, sanitation and hygiene solution rapidly through emergency solution, and on the other hand working to improve the water network of the city in a more sustainable approach. SI also implemented a limited Shelter/NFI response in displacement sites in Mueda.

Since 2021, SI carried out WASH emergency activities thanks to the Start fund, UNICEF and SDC fundings to respond to the humanitarian needs of in and out of camp IDPs, as well as host communities. SI also developed a strong shelter/NFI component with UNHCR funds in the country, mainly in IDPs sites, and has expanded its support to the affected population with general food distribution in Nangade in the past months (WFP funds). This expertise led SI to implement emergency NFI distributions as well as more sustainable shelter responses to respond to the needs of the populations living in the relocation camps.

In 2022, mission expanded into integrated, multisectorial programming including: NFI, CCCM, Shelter, Food, WASH, RRM and FSL. This scale up in terms of sectors is also reflected in term of geography, with new areas of interventions such as Palma, Muindumbe, Nangade, and all other new accessible areas in the province.

ABOUT THE JOB

  • General objectives

The FSL program manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals. He/she is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program, and guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s) FSL implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance

  • Specific stakes and challenges
  • Recruitment of the FSL team
  • Roving between 2 bases
  • Build knowledge of SI Mozambique mission in terms of FSL context
  • Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

With support of the Deputy Field coordinator in Mueda and the Field Coordinator in Palma, the Program manager finalizes the recruitment of the FSL teams, training and capacity building.

Launch the BHA and CDCS projects and work closely with the consultants doing the agriculture and fishery sector assessment in Palma. Carry out the agriculture sector study at Mueda level.

Map and liaise with the technical authorities in charge of the agriculture sectors (fishery and farming).

Guarantee quality and monitoring of all activities and program implementation according humanitarian and SI standards.

Set up and follow up project management tools.

  • Management

The FSL program manager will directly manage a team of national staff; the size of the team will be of 9 people split between Palma and Mueda bases.

YOUR PROFILE

  • Education: Master degree in relevant subject
  • Experience:

At least two years of experience as FSL program manager in humanitarian environments or similar position

Substantial experience in a management position in an overseas NGO environment, ideally in both emergency and developmental contexts;

Previous experiences in FSL programming and conducting sector analysis

Experience in capacity buildings of teams;

Skills in humanitarian analysis and external representation

Experience of budget management

Experience in Mozambique is an asset

  • Technical skills and knowledge:

Knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools

Knowledge about agrarian systems and fishery

An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately

Good problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations

A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines

Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel

Extensive report writing skills in English

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 1800 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs 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.

How to apply

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English through the following link : https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?id=PULFK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NX4&nPostingTargetID=74469

CV only applications will not be considered.

NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

For further information about SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/


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