Area Manager Mozambique 153 views0 applications

Position: Area Manager Mozambique

Reporting Relationship: Country Representative

Location: Pemba with regular travels to projects areas and Chimoio, Tete and Maputo office

Type of contract: a first 3 (three) month collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed together with the Country Representative upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 9 (nine) months renewable, following the positive evaluation of the first three months of contract.

Deadline: 20 February 2023

Starting date: ASAP

Gross Salary: to be defined according to the candidate’s profile

Description

WeWorld, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).

Working context

WeWorld has been working in Mozambique since 2000 with development and emergency projects in the fields of education, food security and DRR in the provinces of Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Zambézia and Cabo Delgado. WeWorld carries out emergency projects in the provinces of Manica and Cabo Delgado; a three-year project to mitigate Niño drought effects in the province of Maputo starting in 2018 and in 2019 it has been intervening in response to IDAI and Kenneth cyclone to assist affected populations and in 2020 it has been intervening in response to COVID-19, social cohesion and peacebuilding in Cabo Delgado province. At present, our main donors in the country are Italy (AICS), EU (ECHO), UN (UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, FAO) and Swiss Cooperation.

The programme in North and Centre of Mozambique intend to contribute to improving Education Services and Risk governance in highly vulnerable rural and urban areas frequently exposed to hydro-meteorological hazards and to the effects of climate change and support social cohesion and the promotion of peace between the IDP and the host community. Specifically, the projects are aimed at providing emergency Education services and strengthening and consolidating national and local capacities to prepare for and be the first to respond to rapid onset natural and man-made disasters in Cabo Delgado, Manica and Tete provinces.

The action focuses on three pillars:

• improved access and retention to safe and protective learning environment for IDPs and affected host community girls and boys and strengthened education systems to prepare for and respond to disasters in schools in Districts
• strengthened the capacity of vulnerable communities, national, provincial and local institutions to improve man-made and natural disasters preparedness and response in the Provinces

Job description

The Area Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of the education, WASH, food security and DRR activities, providing guidance to the projects team in achieving the agreed goals within in the respect of time, quality and budget standards. In addition it is required to support the Country Representative in expanding the action of WeWorld in Mozambique.

Main taks and Responsabilities

Project Management:

• Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Country Representative
• Provide supervision, guidance, coordination and monitoring of the emergency staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective team work
• In collaboration with the Country Representative, contribute to the development, upgrade and implementation of an appropriate and effective strategy for the involved sectors of intervention
• Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of the results, assess project impact and effective use of resources
• Provide quality advise to the donors on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes
• Supervise quality and transparency of the data reported
• Provide the emergencies coordinator with regular action plans/project updates and advise of any deviations from the plan

Coordination and Representation:

• Is responsible for the Pemba office
• Ensure relations with communities and local government are in place
• Support in the establishment and maintenance of relations with other NGOs
• Ensure constant and cooperative relation with Donors
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned project staff, and relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships
• Participate in emergency coordination meetings, representing WeWorld and feeding back the Country Representative with relevant issues and updates
• Organize relevant meetings/presentations of the emergency to the relevant stakeholders and follow up the implementation
• Participate in internal coordination meetings held in WeWorld Offices
• Participate in the thematic cluster meeting

HR Management:

• Participate in the recruitment process and training of team staff as required by project plans with emergency coordinator
• Manage the information flow between the technical official
• Direct line management of the technical official
• Technical training for the staff of the organization
• Lead and motivate the project team by building a collaborative work environment
• Ensure proactive attitude and inputs towards identification of training for staff
• Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted

Monitoring of project activities and Administrative:

• Definition of the monitoring plan and specific tools to assess the progress of the project
• Monitoring of activities implementation and of results/objectives achievement through field visits, meetings with partners and stakeholders, data collection and analysis
• Manage the emergency activities budget and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet WeWorld standards regarding financial management, including accountability and good governance, in strict collaboration with WeWorld Administrator in Mozambique and in the HQ

Reporting and Accountability:

• Setting up and monitoring of periodic (monthly) internal reporting to be filled in by partner and project staff
• Drawing up of narrative and financial reports, interim and final (in collaboration with WeWorld local office and headquarters) to be sent to the donor in compliance with agreed procedures and time schedule
• Prepare activity/project reports and analysis of the data collected on a regular basis or upon request
• Support on technical, financial and any other report upon request
• Provide regular reports/updates to the Country Representative on all activities carried out
• Any other task not here listed and necessary to the projects and activities
• During, or at the end of the assignment, provide a proper handover

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, international affairs or related field required
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Italian or English
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese or Spanish
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Professional experience

• At least three years of professional humanitarian experience
• Proved experience in managing projects funded by UE and UN
• Experience in emergency context

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to assess needs and write new project proposal
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent WeWorld in consortium, clusters and with donors
• Strong negotiation skills
• Leadership, planning, organization and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands
• Proactive and dynamic attitude
• Ability to adapt and work under constraint, under pressure and in complex and multicultural contexts
• Interpersonal skills and intercultural approach
• Good listening and communication skills
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Positive attitude to work, self-reflective, motivated, inspired, collegial
• Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics
• Demonstrates integrity with regards to NGO values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism