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Human Resources Coordinator — NRC, Pemba

Cabo Delgado Human ResourcesQuota: NACIONAL

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Salary: Negotiable

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About the role

The essentials: NRC — Norwegian Refugee Council — is recruiting a Human Resources Coordinator, based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, full-time. Apply on the official NRC recruitment portal (reference 21723) by October 4, 2026.

About NRC

NRC — Norwegian Refugee Council — is an international humanitarian organization with an active presence in Mozambique. The team is guided by dedication, innovation, inclusion, and accountability, with zero tolerance for exploitation and abuse, and a firm commitment to the safety and well-being of all people.

What you will do

You will support the delivery of HR services in the Country Office and Area Offices, reporting to the HR Manager. Your work connects organizational policies to field teams across multiple locations.

Consistently apply HR policies, procedures, and standards across all locations.
Coordinate recruitment processes: attract, assess, and hire the right people, on time and in compliance with NRC standards.
Prepare employment contracts and associated documentation, maintaining complete, up-to-date, and confidential employee records.
Coordinate onboarding logistics: travel, accommodation, and support with visas and work permits, when necessary.
Monitor probationary periods, contract renewals, internal mobility, and separation processes.
Coordinate orientation, mandatory training, and performance management processes, in coordination with line managers.
Serve as the point of contact for employees' HR queries: policies, benefits, leave management, and workplace practices.
Coordinate the administration of benefit programs, including health and work accident insurance, where applicable.
Produce HR reports, statistics, and data analytics to support operational and management decision-making.
Support internal and external audits with effective documentation, record management, and compliance monitoring.
Support the HR Manager in employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
Promote employee well-being, a positive work culture, and safeguarding and inclusion initiatives.

Conditions

Full-time position, based in Pemba. Salary: to be negotiated with the organization. NRC does not publish additional benefits beyond what is described here.

Before applying

Make sure your CV is updated in English and Portuguese — the vacancy requires fluency in both languages. The English CV guide for Mozambique can help you refine the English version.
Register on the NRC portal and keep reference 21723 handy — you will need it during the application process.
Gather documents proving your education and HR experience before filling out the online form.
Check the deadline: October 4, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
If salary is a point of negotiation, the guide on how to negotiate salary in Mozambique will help you arrive prepared for the interview.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively on the official NRC recruitment portal, using reference 21723. The deadline is October 4, 2026.

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Published Criteria

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Law, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in human resources management, preferably as an HR Coordinator or similar role, in an NGO or humanitarian context.
Experience in core HR functions: recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training and development.
Strong knowledge of labor legislation and local policies applicable to NGO operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience in facilitating training and capacity building.
Experience in supporting work permit, immigration, and visa processes.
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and employee records management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.

Context and Additional Skills

Experience supporting HR operations in the field or across multiple locations.
Knowledge of Mozambique's labor market, legal framework, and socio-cultural context.
Understanding of safeguarding principles, Duty of Care, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Commitment to humanitarian principles, professional ethics, and confidentiality.
Knowledge of local languages spoken in Cabo Delgado (an advantage).

NRC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, is committed to the safety and well-being of individuals, and has zero tolerance for exploitation and abuse.

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