Head of Support Services — Nitidæ (Maputo)

The essentials: Head of Support Services (Financial Director) at Nitidæ, Maputo. 1-year renewable contract, with start expected in early November 2026. Applications open until 15 December 2026 — send your CV and cover letter in English, with the subject line «HSS – MOZ», to jobs@nitidae.org.

About Nitidæ

Nitidæ is a French non-governmental organization that designs, develops and implements projects combining environmental preservation with the strengthening of local economies in rural areas. It works in forest conservation, agricultural value chains and improving the energy efficiency of processing activities.

The organization currently manages around 30 projects in countries including Mozambique, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania and Uganda, with more than 200 staff members. Its 2025 budget was €10.2 million and continues to grow.

In Mozambique since 2013, Nitidæ is in a significant expansion phase. The in-country team of 40 staff will grow to 50 by the end of 2026 and to around 60 in 2027. It is currently implementing four projects funded by AFD (France), LED/Linsi, the European Union and a consortium led by TechnoServe:

• ACAMOZ II (2023–2027): competitiveness of the cashew and macadamia value chains in Zambézia (Gilé, Pebane, Gurué), Niassa and Maputo.
• NAMULI (2024–2026): creation of a Community Conservation Area in Gurué, Zambézia, reconciling biodiversity conservation and rural development.
• SATAF (2025–2028): transition to agroecology in the coffee, cocoa and cashew value chains in Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Uganda.
• GV4G (2026–2031): transformation of the soy, cashew and coffee value chains along the Beira and Nacala corridors, funded by the EU and the Netherlands.

Who we are looking for

You will be the main point of contact between the support team in Mozambique and headquarters in France, in a technical and functional capacity. This is a structuring role: the current support team is 7 people (3 in Maputo, 4 at project sites in Zambézia and Nampula) and the organization is growing from 40 to 60 staff in 2 years.

You will build the tools, procedures and support teams that make this growth possible. This is not a maintenance role — it is a role with direct impact on the execution capacity of projects on the ground.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Financial and budgetary management: implement and update management procedures and tools; develop a tracking system for financial reports and audits; coordinate audit missions; prepare project budgets for submission to donors; produce interim and final financial reports; prepare cash-flow forecasts; act as the focal point with technical and financial partners during contracting and administrative monitoring.
• Accounting: implement the SAGA software; verify and validate accounting entries for all project-related operations; supervise bank account management, reconciliations and cross-checks; review monthly accounting packages and ensure submission to headquarters; support technical teams in preparing financial proposals.
• Human resources: supervise the support team with individual action plans and annual performance reviews; support the implementation of HR policies, compensation frameworks and legal compliance; adapt internal regulations to the Mozambican legal framework; manage payroll; monitor registration and payment of social contributions; participate in recruitment processes; secure work visas for expatriate staff.
• Logistics and general services: define approval workflows and spending thresholds; implement the procurement strategy (EDB process); ensure teams have the resources, equipment and services they need; ensure the security framework; centralize and share logistics information with headquarters; obtain and renew operational authorizations at central and provincial level.

What we offer

• 1-year renewable contract, under either Mozambican or French terms, depending on the candidate's profile.
• Compensation: ~€40,000 gross per year, plus housing assistance. The final amount depends on the candidate's profile, qualifications and experience.
• Work in an organization with concrete projects and direct impact on rural communities in Mozambique.
• Direct exposure to managing projects funded by the European Union, AFD, GIZ, EFI and Enabel — valuable experience in the development sector.
• Start expected in early November 2026, with flexibility until late 2026 or early 2027.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter in English (mandatory) to jobs@nitidae.org, with the subject «HSS – MOZ». Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a technical test and interview. If you do not receive a response within three weeks after the deadline, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Deadline: 15 December 2026.

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