GENERAL INFORMATION
- Industry: Non-profit / International Development
- Function: Area Manager – Nampula Province
- Job Location: Nacala, Mozambique
- Start Date: Jul 1, 2025
- Term: 14 months
- Salary: Competitive package based on experience, including $40/day field allowance when in Mozambique, housing provided at the Build Change Guesthouse, and access to Build Change vehicles for local transportation in accordance to Safety & Security Protocols.
WHO WE ARE
Build Change is the global leader in systems change for resilient housing. Our engineers, builders, coders, policy advocates, and lending partners are providing urgently needed housing solutions in the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Shifting power to families since 2004, Build Change has safeguarded over $4.7 billion in housing infrastructure assets across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, improving the lives of over 1.17 million people by building new or retrofitting more than 230,000 buildings, at a cost of $51 per safer person.
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YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Mozambique Country Program Manager, the Area Manager will provide leadership management and field coordination for Build Change project teams in Nampula Province.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Area Manager – Nampula Province, you will lead the successful delivery of Build Change’s housing resilience and climate adaptation programs in the region. Based in Nampula, you’ll play a hands-on role in managing operations, guiding field teams, and ensuring program excellence. Key responsibilities include:
- Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations of Build Change’s offices in Nampula Province, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
- Program Implementation: Lead the rollout of projects across Nampula and Nacala, ensuring activities meet targets, milestones, and timelines agreed with donors.
- Team Management: Supervise and support field teams in Nampula Province, working closely with HR and admin teams to ensure the right staffing is in place to meet project goals.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with local government, partner organizations, and donor representatives to maintain alignment and strong working relationships.
- Safety & Security: Enforce Build Change’s safety protocols and emergency plans to ensure a secure working environment.
- Ethical Leadership: Ensure that all activities reflect Build Change’s mission, values, and high ethical standards.
- Other Duties: Support additional tasks as needed, reporting directly to the Mozambique Country Program Manager.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Five years of field experience in construction of houses and/or small community infrastructure.
- Experience managing a technical team.
- Experience working in Africa is a plus.
- Experience in homeowner-driven implementation is a plus.
- Experience in post-disaster reconstruction is a plus.
- Experience in DRR and Climate Adaptation is a plus.
- Willingness to be based full-time in Nacala.
- This position requires fluency in English and Portuguese.
OUR COMMITMENT
Build Change is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of Build Change that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Build Change to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Build Change is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.
How to apply
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then please visit www.buildchange.org/about/careers and select the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled and will be reviewed as received. Build Change is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and citizens of Build Change’s program countries are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
