General information
Organisation
Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research. In 2024, Action contre la Faim provided aid to more than 26 million people in 57 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Reference
2026-2669
Position description
Job Family
Logistic
Function
Head of Logistics Department - Head of Logistics Department
Job title (publication)
A HEAD OF LOGITICS DEPARTMENT- MOZAMBIQUE
Contract duration (months)
12
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Your work environment
Action contre la Faim registered in 2021 and responded to natural disasters in previous years. Since 2021, ACF Country Office in Mozambique has provided humanitarian assistance to populations affected by the armeMozambique faces multiple shocks, including the conflict in Northern Mozambique, frequent natural hazards and disease outbreaks. 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 has continued to destabilize pockets of territory, generating new waves of displacement and constantly undermining the provision of humanitarian assistance.
In Cabo Delgado, ACF has been implementing its humanitarian response with an integrated, multi-sectoral approach, addressing Health & Nutrition, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, Food Security & Livelihoods, and WASH, amongst the Mozambican Internally Displaced Persons in camp and non-camp settings, as well as Returnees and Host Communities. In 2026, ACF is willing to continue its humanitarian interventions in the areas still presenting urgent needs but also focusing on post-emergency / recovery interventions. Our team, currently composed of 7 international staff and 116 national staff, is running operations of approximatively 6 million euros. The main donors of the mission are DG ECHO, SIDA, and the Crisis and Support Centre of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Your position and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you will be responsible of strengthening and harmonizing logistics operations across the country programme, ensuring that all logistics activities fully comply with ACF standards and donor requirements. More speciffically you will be in charge of:
- Contribute to the definition of the country office's
- Coordinate logistics at national level.
- Supervise the management of the country supply chain (purchasing, procurement, storage and deliveries).
- Supervise the management of General Services: vehicles, motorcycles, generators, energy, ICT.
- Ensure the relevance and monitor the implementation of the country office's safety policy, contribute to the implementation of the Country Office safety policy.
- Promote and ensure collaboration and logistical coordination with the Country Office partners.
- Supervise and support the Logistics team in the coordination and be the functional manager of the Logistics Senior Officer on bases.

Your profile
You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
You have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics and supply chain management, including substantial managerial experience within an international NGO or humanitarian organization.
You have a proven track record of leading and standardizing logistics functions, strengthening internal control systems, and implementing organizational policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
You possess strong expertise across key operational areas, including: procurement and supply chain management, fleet management, asset and inventory management, facilities and infrastructure management, Information and Communication Technology, security-related logistics processes.
An experienced people manager, you have a demonstrated ability to lead teams, build staff capacity, coach colleagues, and manage performance effectively. You thrive in multicultural environments and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
You are recognized for your strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. You are capable of managing change, driving continuous process improvement, and supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
You have excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese would be considered a strong asset.
Your employment conditions
- Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
- 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: 630€ 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 + your family will be based in Maputo in a detached house, but the Country Director will spend 15 days per month in Pemba. In Pemba, you will stay in a shared guest.
- Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), 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
Position eligible for Family status
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
Why join us ?
The living environment is very pleasant in both Maputo and Pemba (beautiful surroundings, beaches, varied food, etc.) with a fascinating culture.
You will be joining a very friendly and dynamic team and you will work on both emergency response (with a very tense security situation in Cabo) and a strong nexus dimension with resilience projects and a stabilization project that will be signed within the year.
Position location
Job location
Africa, Mozambique, Pemba
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4- Master ou MBA
Minimum level of experience required
2-5 years
Languages
- English (2- Business fluent)
- Portuguese (2- Business fluent)
Conditions
Expected start date
01/01/2027
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