Program Manager - Beira Corridor

Job Description

VACANCY ADVERT

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNACIONAL (SCI), a non-profit humanitarian organization with focus on child well-being, is recruiting candidates for the position mentioned below:

(1) Program Manager - MP - SC 50/22 - Maputo

The Program Manager will manage implementation of an anticipated four-year large-scale funded consortium program and lead the team to strengthen the food and nutrition security of small scale food producers in Sofala and Manica, in the Beira Corridor region. Special focus will be given to sustainable productivity and income of small scale food producers. Hiring is contingent upon successful award of the project.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field (development studies, international relations, Agriculture, economics, nutrition, public health, business administration, marketing, etc.)

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Specific technical expertise in food and nutrition security and resilience, or market oriented-small holder producer programming

• Proven ability to lead multi-sectoral, complex programs of a similar size and scope, preferably in Mozambique or Southern Africa.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading and implementing Netherlands or other donor-funded international development programs.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.

• Ability to review and ensure accuracy of complex budget and expenditure formats.

• Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience managing programmatic and Financial Reporting

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

• Portuguese or Spanish a strong advantage. Must be willing to learn Portuguese;

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local environment and culture;

• PMD Pro (Project Pro) is added advantage;

Interested candidates must submit the Academic Certificates, ID, CV, and motivation letter in Portuguese and English by 04th January 2023, through the following link:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/451?utm_medium=jobboard

“As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. Save the Children is committed to ensure that all of the employees and programs are absolutely safe for children.

We apply strict procedures to ensure that only candidates, suitable for working with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.”

LEGAL NOTICE:

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNACIONAL DOES NOT CHARGE ANY KIND OF PAYMENT IN ANY OF THE STAGES OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND DOES NOT PROCEED THROUGH RECRUITMENT AGENTS.

NB: Only selected candidates will be contacted.