Area Manager Centre (Tete) Mozambique

MozambiqueArea Manager Centre (Tete) MozambiqueOrganizationWe WorldPosted 10 Nov 2025 Closing date 3 Dec 2025Position: Area Manager Centre (Tete) MozambiqueReports to: Head of ProgrammesLocation: Tete, Tete Province, Mozambique (with field visits to operational areas)Application deadline: 03/12/2025Starting date: ASAPFamily duty station: YESR&R: NOWorking contextWeWorld has been active in Mozambique since 2000, with a focus on education, food security, climate resilience, DRR, and humanitarian assistance, especially in response to natural disasters and conflict-induced displacement. The Area Manager for Centre plays a key leadership role in ensuring the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of WeWorld’s interventions in Tete and nearby provinces, in line with strategic priorities and donor commitments.Purpose of the RoleThe Area Manager is responsible for the strategic coordination, operational oversight, and informed implementation of all WeWorld’s projects in Tete and surrounding areas. S/he ensures coherence across project interventions, oversees support functions at field level, and represents the organization with local authorities, partners, donors, and humanitarian coordination structures. The role requires close collaboration with the Head of Programmes, Country Representative, Head of Support Services and project managers.Main TaSks And ResponsIbilitiesStrategic and Programmatic LeadershipLead the strategic planning and implementation of projects in Tete, aligned with WeWorld Mozambique’s country strategyEnsure harmonization and synergy among ongoing projects, especially in peacebuilding, early recovery, and resilience-buildingActively contribute to the development of new proposals, providing context analysis and operational insightsProject Oversight and Quality AssuranceProvide direct supervision and coaching to Project Managers/Coordinators in the CentreEnsure project activities are on track, compliant with donor regulations, and achieving expected resultsMonitor and ensure timely preparation and quality of narrative and financial reports to donorsSupervise archiving of technical and administrative documentation, ensuring compliance with WeWorld standardsWith the support of Head of Programmes, ensure that new project are developed in line with the country strategy and in quality, ensure proper follow up of all project cycle management of the running projects and their follow upWith the support of the Head of Support Services, ensure that new projects are properly budgeted and in line with the country programme needs, ensure proper follow up of support services (logistics, procurement, HR) for running projects and their follow upEnsure compliance with internal and donor regulations, including procurement, visibility, and safeguardingWork with the Head of Support Services to monitor audits, financial reviews, and due diligence processesArea Management and CoordinationEnsure smooth functioning of field bases including operations, logistics, administration, and HRFoster effective internal coordination among programs, logistics, finance, MEAL, and HR at the area levelFacilitate and chair weekly planning meetings with relevant teamsRepresentation and PartnershipsRepresent WeWorld in relevant external forums including clusters, working groups, donor meetings, and government platformsStrengthen collaboration with local authorities, community-based structures, and implementing partnersHuman Resources and Team ManagementSupervise and support the development of field staff, with a focus on team cohesion, capacity-building, and performance managementParticipate in recruitment and onboarding of national staff in the CentreEnsure adherence to WeWorld’s policies among the teamMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)Ensure effective implementation of MEAL strategies across all projects in the areaSupport Project Coordinators in activity monitoring and data managementPromote learning and knowledge sharing across projects and teamsThe duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties.Essential RequirementsQualifications and KnowledgeBachelor's Degree / First Level Degree or equivalent foreign qualification relevant to the reference sector (e.g. Political Science and/or International Cooperation, Agricultural and Forestry Science and Technology, Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Science, Agricultural and Food Science and Technology, Economics, Environmental Science) accompanied by at least 3 years' experience in the same sectorBachelor's Degree / First Level Degree or equivalent foreign qualification in another sector accompanied by at least 5 years' experience in the reference sector (Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development).Good knowledge of the policies and procedures of major international donors (EU, AICS, UN, etc.)Good knowledge of MSOfficeFluency in written and spoken PortugueseFluency in written and spoken EnglishProfessional ExperienceAt least three years of professional experience in international development cooperation depending on the academic backgroundAt least three years of proved experience in managing development projects funded by institutional donors in the field of agriculture and rural developmentExperience in economic empowerment programmingExperience in gender mainstreamingProved experience in successful project proposals writingSkills And AbilitiesAbility to assess needs, develop and write new project proposalsAbility to analyse information, evaluate options, think and plan strategicallyHigh degree of flexibility and ability to adapt behaviour to the needs of the situationAbility to work independently and prevent/resolve problemsProven organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while promoting quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleaguesGood communication and negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issuesCultural, gender, religious and age sensitivity and adaptabilityStrong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest in international cooperation development issuesDesirable RequirementsPrevious professional experience in MozambiqueKnowledge of the Italian languageWhat We OfferType of contract: a first 6 (six) month collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 6 (six) months renewableEconomic conditions: to be defined according to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy: Base Salary (seniority/role held) + Contributions (role complex and hardship based on place of work; housing; children’s allowances)Annual leave: 2,5 days/month (working days)Flight ticket: one return flight every 12 months of contractHealth insurance: coveredHow to applyHow To ApplyPlease send Cover Letter and CV at: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/area-manager-centre-tete-mozambique-665608/it/The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.Job detailsCountryMozambiqueCity Tete SourceWe WorldTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemesClimate Change and EnvironmentDisaster ManagementFood and NutritionShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn