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📢 Our organization is an international NGO operating in 41 countries, committed to addressing global challenges through international cooperation projects. We work with an impact-oriented approach, collaborating with local and international partners to respond to humanitarian emergencies and promote sustainable development.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our Mozambique team as Project Manager.
👉The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise in all activities relating to the implementation of the project. The Project Manager has the key responsibility of coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation and targets’ achievements of the project.
The Project Manager performs each activity according to the Code of Ethics in line with AVSI Mission, Values and Method and shares the organizational culture with colleagues, beneficiaries and all stakeholders. He\she is a role model in understating, sharing and adhering to AVSI core values and behaviours (focusing on transparency, integrity, accountability, etc. as per AVSI Code of Ethics) and ensures their adoption and implementation.
🌍 Duty Station: Pemba
Starting Date: 26/04/2026
Period: 9 months
Language: English
Reporting to: Country Program Coordinator (1st Supervisor) and to the Country Representative (2nd Supervisor). Functionally report to donor/thematic focal point/s for each specific sector) and donor/partner.
🎯Main tasks and responsibilities:
Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule
In coordination with the grant manager, operation manager and Country Programme, Manage, ensure coordination with project partners for the achievement of project objectives
Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative
Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
Promote nexus and synergy with other national and international projects, programs and interventions
Elaborate narrative reports as per donor procedures, including merging the partners reports, and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation
Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor
Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
Act as the educational focal point at national level for all projects and activities implemented in the sector
Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.
Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (education) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other meetings at provincial/national level
Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
📑Essential Requirements
Master’s degree in Education, Development studies, Political Science, or related fields
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in project management
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience managing consortium as lead project manager/chief of party.
Experience and well-developed skills in staff management, supervision, and capacity building
In depth knowledge of the requirements of major donors (UNHCR, UNICEF, ECW, etc.)
📑 Other required skills and experiences:
Strong budgeting, accountancy skills, and ability to prepare financial reports, budget proposals, and financial planning documents
Good attention to detail and analytical skills
Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, financial systems)
Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
Knowledge of Portuguese and English languages.
📑 Additional Qualifications:
Leadership and training skills
Capacities of managing of external audits
Significant experience with NGOs in an international emergency environment
Previous experience in Mozambique will be considered an advantage.
📌AVSI reserves the right to request information from previous employers regarding any disputes, safeguarding concerns, investigations, or disciplinary actions, and to require the candidate to provide criminal and civil records, for the purpose of assessing the worker’s professional suitability for roles involving contact with vulnerable individuals, including children and adults.
📌AVSI applies the principle of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in its selection process, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, religious belief, disability, or belonging to protected classes.
How to apply
Please go on our website avsi.org and apply