Vacancy Announcement Head of Support Services – Maputo Mozambique

General objectives of the mission

The Head of Support Services (Financial Director) will be based in Maputo. The role involves supporting the development of project support departments, managing finance, accounting, human resources, and logistics, while strengthening the skills of the existing team. He/She will be the main point of contact for the headquarters team in France (a financial controller, the HR manager, the logistics manager, and the CFO) from a technical and functional perspective.

You will be responsible for developing the structure of administrative, financial, HR, and logistics services, as well as the associated tools, in order to ensure compliance with donor regulations in the use of funds entrusted to the organization.

Position within the Organization

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Country Representative and with functional reporting to headquarters, you will be responsible for the support team in Mozambique. You will work in collaboration with technical focal points at Nitidæ’s headquarters, as well as with the Country Representative and the programme teams. Nitidæ currently has 40 staff in Mozambique, with growth forecast to 50 staff by the end of 2026 and close to 60 in 2027.

The support team in Mozambique currently consists of three people based in Maputo and four staff members located at project sites in Zambezia (Gilé and Gurué) and Nampula.

Responsabilities

Financial, Budgetary, and Accounting Oversight

1. Implement, supervise, and update management procedures and tools
2. Financial management
3. Accounting management

Human Resources Management

1. Train administrative staff and project managers in the proper implementation of mandatory procedures
2. Supervise the support team by developing individual action plans and conducting annual performance reviews
3. Participate in recruitment processes

Logistics and General Services Management

1. Supply chain
2. Support logistics and asset management
3. Security
4. Coordination

Candidate profile

Languages: Portuguese and English required; French is a plus

Education: Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting or Management; knowledge of Procurement and/or Human Resources is a plus

Experience: At least 3–5 years as Head of Support Services (or in a similar role) in an international NGO with institutional funding

Skills: Strong track record in the financial and administrative management of field missions and in NGO logistics; solid understanding of the NGO sector and international development aid

Donor knowledge: Familiarity with AFD, EFI, Enabel, EU and GIZ requirements

Profile: Integrity, rigour, autonomy, adaptability, strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, and a drive for continuous improvement

Employment conditions

Contract type: Fixed-term contract (1 year, renewable), issued under either Mozambican or French terms

Eligibility: The position is open to qualified Mozambican nationals and to foreign candidates already holding a valid work permit for Mozambique

Desired start date: Early November 2026, with flexibility for a later start in late 2026 or early 2027

Compensation: Around €40,000 gross per year, depending on the candidate’s profile, qualifications and experience, with benefits such as housing assistance

Full job offer available here

How to apply ?

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and cover letter in English (mandatory), clearly indicating the subject line: “HSS – MOZ”, to jobs@nitidae.org

Applications must be submitted by 15th of December, 2026

Selection process

1. Only complete applications will be reviewed
2. Incomplete or irrelevant applications will not be considered
3. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a technical test and interview
4. If you do not receive a response within three weeks after the application deadline, please consider that your application was not successful

If Nitidæ’s mission resonates with you and you are passionate about sustainability, forest conservation, and agricultural value chains, and eager to apply your skills in finance, HR, logistics, or administration to create meaningful impact for rural communities, this role is for you!