Job opening for (25) Stevedores at Save the Children International (SCI)

Save the Children International (SCI) is recruiting 25 stevedores to support logistics operations linked to the Nourish to Learn project, with openings split between Matola (23) and Magude (2). This role is essential to ensure the receipt, handling, loading, and unloading of food products for the project warehouse and beneficiary schools in Maputo Province.

What this role involves

The selected stevedores will handle goods such as 50 kg bags of fortified rice, 50 kg bags of yellow split peas, and boxes of cooking oil weighing approximately 23 kg. The work includes unloading containers into the warehouse in Matola city, as well as loading and unloading trucks and other internal vehicles serving the Magude warehouse and schools covered by the project.

For consistency in pay calculations, the organization states that 2 boxes of oil should be treated as equivalent to 1 bag weighing 50 kg.

Where this work makes an impact

This recruitment supports the Nourish to Learn project, implemented by Save the Children in partnership with the Mozambique School Lunch Initiative (MSLI). The initiative combines school meals, literacy, and health support for primary and basic education children in the districts of Manhiça, Matutuíne, Moamba, and Magude in Maputo Province. In practice, the logistics work carried out by this team helps maintain the supply chain needed to keep the project running in beneficiary schools.

Profile that fits the role

• 7th grade education or equivalent minimum schooling.

• At least 1 year of experience as a stevedore in warehouses or port operations is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety.

• Ability to handle, organize, and stack bags and boxes carefully while maintaining a steady pace of work.

• Fluency in Portuguese.

• Ability to work well in a team, meet daily targets, and perform under supervision.

• Experience using a pallet jack and a bag sewing machine will be considered an advantage.

• Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and the principles of Save the Children International.

How to apply

Candidates must submit the following documents:

• Education certificate

• Copy of driver's license

• National ID card

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Motivation letter in Portuguese

When applying, candidates must indicate their preferred district. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important information

Save the Children International states that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not operate through recruitment agents.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. It also applies strict child safeguarding procedures to ensure that only suitable candidates can join the organization.