AREA COORDINATOR – MOZAMBIQUE
About: Action against Hunger
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
Mission :
Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will provide leadership at area level in order to implement a quality and timely intervention to events as assigned.
Your missions will be as follows :
Provide leadership and/or set-up and support to operational and program implementation
Participate in programming and strategy development
Ensure overall accountability for area Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics
Manage team : 1 Field Coordinator, 1 Field Manager, 1 Deputy Area Coordinator, 3 Area Support Managers and Area Programme Managers
Coordinate internal and external
Manage security
Participe in other tasking, limited duty, and secondment
Starting date : 15/04/2026
Profile :
You have a higher degree in a field related to humanitarian action: project management, technical training related to one of our sectors of intervention, human resources management, financial management, etc.
You have at least 3 years of field experience with international NGOs in a similar position and in complex security context.
A previous experience with ACF Mozambique is an asset.
You are fluent in English and Portuguese.
Terms of employment
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months until 15/10/2026
Monthly gross salary from 2899 to 3376euros 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: 630euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 150euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/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 (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 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings:Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft
Field trips : Mueda and Macomia, Mocimboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado + Gaza Province
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
How to apply
To apply, please click on this following link: apply here
