Deputy Country Director for Programs – Cabo Delgado

About the role

Solidarités International is seeking a Deputy Country Director for Programs to lead its multi‑sectoral humanitarian response in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The role starts on 1 July 2026 and will run for an initial eight‑month mission, overseeing both emergency interventions and a new three‑year development project.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of WASH, Food Security, Livelihoods and Education programmes across northern and central districts.
• Coordinate emergency response mechanisms while ensuring alignment with longer‑term development objectives.
• Manage programme budgets, donor reporting and compliance with ECHO, SDC, UNICEF, WFP and other funding requirements.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of local and expatriate staff, ensuring safety and performance in a volatile security environment.
• Represent SI in coordination forums, liaising with local authorities, partners and donors.

Required profile

• Extensive experience managing large‑scale humanitarian programmes in conflict‑affected settings.
• Proven ability to supervise simultaneous emergency and development activities.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and decision‑making skills in insecure contexts.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a critical humanitarian response in a high‑impact region.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional development within a respected international NGO.