Chief of Party - Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme

About the role

AVSI is looking for a Chief of Party to supervise and own the implementation of a nature-based carbon offsetting project in Mozambique. The post works closely with the Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator, acts as the main link between AVSI and the donor, and coordinates district teams across agronomy, community engagement, livelihoods and monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and hold final responsibility for project activities in line with the approved proposal, budget, financial plan and time schedule
• Act as the main interlocutor between AVSI and the donor, and ensure coordination with regional and global thematic experts and focal points
• Ensure project targets and key performance indicators are met according to AVSI project management procedures
• Contribute to recruiting, orienting and training project staff, strengthening their capacity and autonomy
• Lead and coordinate district teams and register and monitor field activities according to standards such as VERRA
• Apply AVSI's administrative and logistical procedures and support quality results through M&E and learning
• Promote links with other national and international projects, write narrative and financial reports and share lessons learned with AVSI's network
• Represent AVSI in sectoral coordination structures and clusters, identify new funding proposals and support the application of AVSI policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in economics, development studies, livelihoods, business administration, social sciences, agricultural or environmental science or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage
• At least 10 years of demonstrated project management experience, including managing a large programme
• At least 5 years of work in a tropical and/or subtropical area
• Fluent English and Portuguese, or at least one or two additional Latin languages
• Previous experience in sustainable land management, agriculture, forestry or agroforestry, and knowledge of carbon markets, policy and finance, is an advantage
• Experience in Mozambique and in participatory rural appraisal or community-centred processes is an advantage

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of main office IT tools
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple partners and maintain relationships with government entities, donors and stakeholders