MOZAMBIQUE-HR COORDINATOR (M/F)-PEMBA

Desired start date: 01/11/2022
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Pemba, 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. Additional projects are currently under development.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Specific context of the project and the post

The HR Coordinator coordinates the implementation of Solidarites International Human Resources policies.

The HR Coordinator is also responsible for the administrative aspects of the mission and ensures the respect by all of, Solidarités International procedures, donors’ procedures and the laws of the country in which SI is intervening. He/she is the mission point of contact and the link between headquarters and the mission for any questions relating to Human Resources.

Specific tasks and challenges

• Hire a full team at coordination level for the HR Department & train the HR Coo Assistant

• Support the bases to absorb the volume of recruitment

• Lead and accompany bases in staffs’ induction

• To constantly train/inform/refresh the teams on Code of Ethics and Conduct along with the PSEA policy

• Training plan to be developed in close collaboration with the bases

• Visas strategy changing depending on Mozambican decrees

• To be strong advisor and decision maker in multiple disciplinary processes

• The mission being young, several policies and frameworks need to be developed along HR strategy

• Priorities for the 2/3 first months

• Target organogram to be finalized/validated for 2023

• Remuneration package review and implementation ISR review

• Medical Insurance for national employees

• Continue developing HR network

Management

• Only functional links with the Bases’ WASH and Shelter NFI PMs.
• The WaSH coordinator will have a functional link with 3 WASH PMs and 1 Shelter PM. S/he will be working closely with the RRM PM. He/she will closely work with the DCD program, Deputy Field Co program, MEAL Coordinator and the Grant Coordinator of the mission, based in Pemba.

YOUR PROFILE

Education and experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in HR management for an international NGO / a first experience as HR coordinator is necessary
• Previous experience with SI and Knowledge of SI tools and processes would be an asset
• Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)
• Experience of team management

Skills and qualities:

• Knowledge of Homere software is a plus
• Understanding, knowledge of local cultural / religious codes and habits and capacity to adapt to this environment
• Training and capacity building skills
• MS office
• Good analytical skills, ability to adapt
• Good communication and diplomatic skills
• Good organization skills
• Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Team player and ability to coach and motivate the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to effectively liaise with and motivate people in a multi-cultural environment.

Languages: Fluent in English (the mission is an English speaking /writing mission). Fluent in Portuguese or Spanish/Italian is an asset

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 2400 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.