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FIELD COORDINATOR - MOZAMBIQUE


Vacancy details

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

2026-2615  

Position description

Job Family

Mission Management

Function

Field Coordinator - Field Coordinator

Job title (publication)

FIELD COORDINATOR - 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 armed conflict as well as the consequences of extreme climatic phenomena, mainly in Cabo Delgado Province but also, more recently, in Gaza Province in response to floods. Our actions also seek to strengthen the resilience of communities and promote the conditions for longer-term development, in support to the authorities and civil society.
ACF coordination office is located in Pemba (Cabo Delgado Province). Operational Bases in the districts are managed by Field Coordinators and report to the Area Coordinator in Pemba. The Country Director supervises Cabo Delgado Area Coordinator, Gaza Emergency Coordinator and leads a national coordination team based in Cabo Delgado and made up of department heads - support and programme.
Our team, currently composed of 7 international staff and 116 national staff, is running operations of approximatively 6 million euros.

Your position and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, your missions will be as follows :

  • Coordinate ACF country strategy implementation at field level- North base.
  • Coordinate overall implementation of program at field level.
  • Manage the team at field level.
  • Facilitate good relationships with the Area and Coordination teams.
  • Represent ACF and liaise with regional authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level.
  • Ensure reporting and communication.
  • Security management.

Your profile

You hold a Master's degree in development, humanitarian aid, international relations or any relevant field.

You have a minimum of two years of field experience in humanitarian project management (previous Grants, Program Manager, Program Coordinator or equivalent position).

You have experience in project cycle and team management.

You have knowledge of all or part of ACF sectors of intervention: Nutrition & Health, WASH, FSL, Emergency response, MHPSS-GP.

You have strong experience in partners' engagement

You are fluent in English / Able to speak Portuguese (if Portuguese is not a language yet mastered, commits to learn during the mission - a good level in Spanish or Italian is a plus).

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Your employment conditions

National applications : 

  • 12-months contract according to the internal and national salary conditions of ACF in Mozambique.

International applications :

  • 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: 839€ net, field paid
  • Monthly country allowance: 450€
  • Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
  • Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
  • Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses, 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

Why join us ?

The Mozambique Country Office is currently implementing activities in several districts of Cabo Delgado Province, while having the ambition to expand to other Provinces. The current programs include both humanitarian and development actions. In Mueda, the stability of the context enables the implement of nexus/development projects. The Mueda field office is relatively stable in terms of financing and may see a renewal of projects in the coming months.

Position location

Job location

Africa, Mozambique, Mueda

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

15/10/2026