PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

Solidarités International (SI) first intervened in 2019 in response to Cyclone Idai. Due to the crisis in Cabo Delgado, SI conducted an assessment in Mueda in May 2021 and, by July 2021, had begun implementing life-saving activities in Mueda. SI has progressively extended its activities, implementing activities in the whole of Cabo Delgado province, especially in Mueda, Nangade, Muidumbe, Palma, Mocímboa da Praia and Chiure districts. 

In 2024, SI Mozambique focuses into integrated, multisectoral programming including Rapid Response Mechanism, WASH, Food Security Livelihoods, Non- Food Items, and counts on 150 staffs and a budget of 10M euros thanks to the financial support of BHA, ECHO, SDC, CDCS, UNICEF, AERMC.

SI has three (4) bases in Mozambique -One (1) coordination base in Pemba and two (3) operational bases in Mueda, Mocímboa da Praia and Chiure.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all types of abuse – all acts of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding and preventing all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The Country Office Logistics Manager oversees all logistics activities within the Country Office to ensure the coordination unit has the goods, services, and resources needed to function and to carry out Solidarités International’s operations.

In this role, they implement the logistics strategy defined for the Country Office, organise the coordination unit’s logistics resources, ensure the proper application of Solidarités International’s policies, procedures and standards, and oversee the quality, performance and continuous improvement of logistics services.

They advise the Country Director and the coordination teams on all logistical issues falling within their remit and liaise with the Logistics Department where one exists. In the absence of a Head of Logistics Department, they may coordinate certain cross-cutting or national logistics matters, without exercising functional authority over field logistics managers and under the supervision of the Country Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGEMENT OF LOGISTICS ACTIVITIES

  • Manages all logistics activities of the Country Office.
  • Organises logistical resources to meet the needs of the coordination teams.
  • Translates the Country Office’s strategic guidelines into operational action plans.
  • Ensures the proper implementation of Solidarités International’s policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Identifies risks that may affect the coordination team’s logistics activities and implements appropriate corrective measures.
  • Contributes to the continuous improvement of logistics practices and processes.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Advises the Country Director and the coordination teams on logistical issues falling within their remit.
  • Ensures the availability of the logistical resources necessary for the Country Office to function.
  • Contributes to the drafting of project proposals, budgets and donor reports on logistical aspects.
  • Depending on the structure of the Country Office, may coordinate certain cross-cutting or national logistics issues.
  • May provide ad hoc technical support to field offices at the request of the Country Director or the Logistics Department.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Organises and supervises the Country Office’s procurement activities.
  • Ensures compliance with Solidarités International’s procedures and donors’ requirements.
  • Approves procurement files falling within their level of delegated authority.
  • Manages procurement for the coordination unit.
  • Depending on the Country Office’s organisational structure, may coordinate framework agreements, pooled procurement or other nationwide procurement.
  • Ensures the quality, compliance and traceability of procurement files.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Organises and supervises the receipt, storage, transport and distribution activities falling within the remit of the Country Office.
  • Ensures the availability of goods necessary for the coordination unit’s operations.
  • Ensures that stock management and transport practices comply with regulations.
  • Depending on the Country Office’s organisation, coordinates certain national logistics flows.
  • Ensures the reliability of data relating to supplies.

MANAGEMENT OF LOGISTICAL RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Organises and supervises the management of the Country Office’s vehicles, equipment and infrastructure.
  • Ensures their availability, proper functioning and optimal use.
  • Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance operations.
  • Oversees the management of telecommunications equipment, IT assets, energy systems and other technical equipment.
  • Ensures the compliance, safety and proper functioning of the coordination unit’s offices, accommodation, warehouses and other infrastructure.
  • Identifies the replacement needs for equipment and infrastructure within their remit and monitors these.

PERFORMANCE, QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Monitors the Country Office’s logistics performance indicators.
  • Analyses the results and implements the necessary corrective actions.
  • Ensures the quality and reliability of logistics data.
  • Contributes to standardisation, knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proposes solutions aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of logistics services.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY

  • Contributes to the implementation of the security strategy in relation to technical and logistical aspects falling within their remit.
  • Ensures the availability of the logistical resources required for incident management.
  • Ensures that procedures relating to safety-critical equipment are properly followed.
  • Helps to identify logistical risks and implement mitigation measures.
  • Participates in the operational preparation of the Country Office.

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

  • Represents Solidarités International in dealings with the authorities, service providers, partners and other stakeholders on logistical matters falling within its remit.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with the Country Office’s suppliers and partners.
  • Attends national or local logistics coordination meetings where these fall within their remit.
  • Depending on the Country Office’s organisational structure, represents the logistics function on an ad hoc basis as delegated by the Country Director or the Head of the Logistics Department.

BUDGETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

  • Draws up and monitors the Country Office’s logistics budget.
  • Ensures the efficient use of financial resources allocated to their remit.
  • Monitors logistics expenditure and proposes any necessary adjustments.
  • Ensures the quality of the logistics information required for operational and financial reports.

REPORTING

  • Ensures the quality, reliability and completeness of the Country Office’s logistics data.
  • Produces and analyses logistics indicators for their area of responsibility.
  • Reports to the Logistics Department or, depending on the mission’s organisational structure, to the Country Director.
  • Contributes to the consolidation of information and the sharing of best practice.

MANAGEMENT

  • Is responsible for the effective implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure that both the necessary number of staff and the required expertise are available for the activities for which they are responsible: 
    • Analyses, quantifies, and assesses the human resources needs of their team, 
    • Recruits and ensures the induction of the team under their responsibility, 
    • Assesses the performance of their team members, 
    • Trains and supports team members, 
    • Leads and facilitates communication within their team,
    • Ensures the dissemination of best practice.

INTERNAL CONTROL

  • Is responsible for the conformity of the documents they produce

FILING AND ARCHIVING

  • Is responsible for filing and archiving documents produced in accordance with internal procedures

FIGHT AGAINST ABUSE

  • Creates and maintains a work environment that prevents inappropriate behaviour.
  • Participates in the promotion of SI\’s ethical framework.
  • At any time, respects the protection of information exchanged within the framework of an abuse notification and its treatment
  • Implements abuse risk mitigation measures

PARTNERSHIPS

  • May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the audit of SI’s implementing partners
  • May contribute to the implementation of a plan to support and strengthen SI partners
  • May be involved in monitoring the activities of partners in line with their role and responsibilities

This list is not exhaustive, and other related tasks (within the scope of their role) may be assigned at the request of their line manager.

LINE MANAGER

Country Director or Head of Logistics department (depending on the organisational chart)         

HOW TO APPLY

Please quote “LOGISTICS MANAGER – COUNTRY OFFICE” in the subject line of your email.

Please send your application, including a resume, cover letter, copies of diplomas, and work certificates, to:

Or by email to: pol.recruitment@solidarites-mozambique.org

Deadline for submitting applications: 20/11/2026.