Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is a recognized humanitarian association as public utility and founded in 1979, the organization operates in 47 countries in the fields of nutrition, health, food safety and livelihood, water, hygiene and sanitation and mental health and care practices. As part of our programs, we are currently looking for Logistic Manager.
- Contract duration: 6 Months
- Receiving base: Xai-Xai
- Availability: Imediate
- Special Conditions: National Candidates
- Remuneration: 172,652.00 (Gross monthly Income) and 13th Month paid in December (prorata depending on the starting date)
- Benefits: Health insurance including partner and children (providing certificates); 2 days per month paid leaves
General mission:
- Implement the Country Office’s logistics policy to ensure logistical performances and provide the best support to the programmes in its area.
Mission 1: Manage the logistics activity of the area
- Monitor and analyse logistics indicators in its area;
- Sizing logistics capacity to meet programme needs;
- Support Programme Managers in the evaluation of their needs.
Mission 2: Implement and ensure supply chain performance
- Adhere to ACF procedures at every stage of the supply chain;
- Implement ACF standards at departmental level and within the logistics base;
- Guarantee the performance of the supply chain (procurement, transport, storage) in its area in terms of cost, quality and time;
- Advise, inform and alert requesters on the processing of their requests;
- Knowledge of the market and suppliers in its area of intervention;
- Elaborate the Procurement Plans by Project for the different programmes of the base in consultation with the Programme Manager;
- Follow the supply plan;
- Ensure deliveries to programmes and departments as well as quality control;
- Supervise stock management.
Mission 3: Implement and ensure the performance of General Services
- Ensure the safety of the working and living environment;
- Implementing ACF standards in the various departments and within the base logistics;
- Manage the execution of the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings necessary for the operation of the base and the living environment;
- Sizing and allocating logistical equipment;
- Ensure the supply of water and energy to all structures required for the operation of the base and the living environment;
- Ensure the planning of the movements of the base’s vehicles (owned or rented);
- Communicate with base staff on planned maintenance and related malfunctions;
- Update the equipment list;
- Define and ensure compliance with the rules for the use of equipment.
Mission 4: Implementing and ensuring IT, network and telecommunications performance
- Provide and ensure the proper functioning of the means of communication (voice and data) in accordance with ACF standards;
- Ensure the safety of the equipment and the users;
- Provide training and assistance to users on this equipment;
- Rationalize the costs of using the equipment;
- Coordinate with the Logistics Head of the Department the strategic choices of equipment allocation on the mission.
Mission 5: Contribute to safety management
- Participate in the definition of the local security plan with the Field Coordinator;
- Implement the safety rules related to logistics on the base and monitor their proper application;
- Maintain an effective network with local actors, collect and analyse information and share it with the Field Coordinator,
- Brief and train new expatriates and national staff on the security/safety rules of the base.
Mission 6: Implement and monitor collaboration and logistical coordination with mission partners
- Analyse risks on logistical aspects and make recommendations on the selection of partners;
- Implement and monitor logistical arrangements for projects developed jointly with partners;
- Develop with the partner the logistical aspects of partnership agreements;
- Monitor compliance with ACF and partner commitments on logistical aspects;
- Participate in capacity building of partners according to identified needs.
Mission 7: Manage the base’s logistics team
- Organise the logistics department’s work at the base;
- Delegate activities and control their proper execution;
- Manage the recruitment of staff for the logistics department;
- Contribute to the development of the training plan;
- Provide training for his staff;
- Conduct evaluation interviews;
- Provide technical support to the team if necessary.
Mission 8: Reporting
Produce a complete monthly logistics report:
- Follow-up of contracts;
- Equipment list;
- Fleet management report;
- Generator management report;
- ICT report;
- Stock report;
- Monitor logistics indicators and analyse them.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Some others responsibilities / tasks can be added, according to the activities and after validation by the Superiors.
Skills required
Diploma / Level of study:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics and/or Business administration or another related field. CIPP / CSCP / CPSM is an asset;
- Practical experience in mission procurement and stock management;
- Minimum 3-years’ experience in procurement management;
- Excellent team management skills, good listener, high communication skills;
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Skills:
- Have proven interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills;
- Open minded and flexible character, autonomous and result oriented;
- Have a very good command of English and Portuguese, both written and verbal;
- Have excellent writing skills and oral communication skills.
How to apply?
File composition: Letter of Introduction, CV with 3 references, ID and Certificates.
- To be sent to: recruitment@mz-actioncontrelafaim.org (specify the title of the position in the email).
- Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline for submitting the application: 04/03/2026
Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by email for a technical test.
Note. The dossiers received will not be returned. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing abuse-related risks, sexual exploitation and promoting gender equality and its diversity. The ACF mission Mozambique encourages the application of women. The process of recruiting Action Against Hunger is free, no form of compensation will be asked for a candidate. It reflects the key policies and your letter through your professionalism and impartiality. If you observe contrary behaviors to these values during this process, please let appropriate teams know. All persons hired by the Action Against Hunger will be equally verified for compliance with the so-called “anti-terrorist” lists respecting employee rights and confidentiality of personal data.