Area Manager Mozambique Mueda

The conflict in Cabo Delgado Province (Northern Mozambique) started in 2017, however the situation has rapidly deteriorated since mid-2020. The conflict has intensified and expanded geographically. The attacks have led to the displacement of over 780,000 IDPs up until the end of June 2021. The 2021 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) in Mozambique estimates that there are 1.3 million people in need in the northern part of Mozambique, out of which 1 million are targeted for assistance. More than 90 percent of people who fled the conflict are staying with family and friends in already vulnerable host communities. Insecurity has driven up the cost of basic commodities and nearly 950,000 people are facing severe hunger, as the conflict and repeated displacement have destroyed livelihoods and disrupted markets.

NRC obtained its registration in Country in 2021 and is planning to implement activities within an integrated programme which includes Rapid Emergency Response (Shelter/WASH NFI distribution), Emergency Education, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and exploring other programmatic possibilities mainly Food Security and Livelihoods FSL. NRC has set-up the basis of a country office, having established an office in Pemba and a field office in Mueda district and is rapidly recruiting staff alongside scaling up activities. There is a particular focus to implement in some of the hard-to-reach areas which have particular access constraints, especially due to the conflict. 

The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.

General Responsibilities

1. Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in Mueda
2. Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
3. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
4. Provide area specific input on CC strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
5. Organize grants opening and closure meetings at area level
6. Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources) and aligned to regional and global strategies
7. Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes

Specific Responsibilities

• Build a strong Mueda Area Office with clear functions vis-à-vis external actors in the area
• Develop with equal focus projects on WASH, shelter, capacity building and LFS ensuring the adoption of new methodologies including cash.
• Ensure Master Budget is covered and up to date at all times, reflecting cost-efficient use of the available funding. 
• Lead by example the teams on the ground on NRC’s core values (dedication, innovation, inclusion and accountability).
• Lead on access strategy and its implementation in hard-to-reach areas
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions and contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.

Professional competencies for this position:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Excellent English skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Cabo Delgado
• Fluency in Portuguese is a requirement 

Behavioural competencies 

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Managing resources to optimise results

For more information, here is the detailed Job Description 

Additional Details:

Duty Station: Mueda Office, Mozambique

Type of Contract: 12  months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale

Travel: 30% 

Fluency in Portuguese is a mandatory requirement for this role.

This position is open to qualified candidates of all Nationalities