Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Manager

About the role

The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Manager will lead the design, implementation and monitoring of multi‑sectoral food security and livelihoods programmes for Johanniter International Assistance in Mozambique. Reporting to the Senior Programme Coordinator, the role ensures that activities are evidence‑based, gender‑responsive and aligned with donor requirements and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for food assistance, agricultural livelihoods, livestock support, market‑based programming and climate‑resilience initiatives.
• Coordinate programme teams, oversee budgets, manage logistics and ensure quality assurance across all FSL components.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with government authorities, donors, UN agencies and civil‑society organisations.
• Monitor performance indicators, collect beneficiary feedback and adapt programmes to evolving contexts.
• Contribute to sector coordination at provincial and national levels and support the preparation of funding proposals.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing food security and livelihoods programmes in humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong understanding of conflict‑sensitive, gender‑responsive and climate‑adaptation approaches.
• Experience working in Mozambique or similar contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Programme design and implementation for food security and livelihoods.
• Budget management and financial oversight.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems.
• Strategic partnership building and stakeholder coordination.