Emergency Project Manager – Pemba, Mozambique

About the role

The Emergency Project Manager will lead the implementation of the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) for the NRC‑led consortium in Pemba, coordinating emergency and cash‑based programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in the consortium led by NRC.
• Manage RRM teams in Pemba and Mueda, including line‑management, performance and duty of care.
• Coordinate and manage emergency and cash‑based project implementation, budgets and documentation.
• Develop and implement a digital voucher response and a pool fund for emergency response.
• Lead capacity‑building of the emergency team and monitor context developments.

Required profile

• At least three senior years in humanitarian programming or senior project management.
• Experience implementing emergency programmes in complex, fragile and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of cash‑based programming and market analysis.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Experience in Mozambique or Portuguese language is an asset.

Required skills

• Cash‑based programming.
• Digital voucher systems.
• Project budgeting and financial management.
• Market analysis.
• Stakeholder liaison and advocacy for IDPs/returnees.

What we offer

• Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique.
• 12‑month contract (national or international).
• Travel up to 75% of the time.
• Grade 8 salary (details not disclosed).
• Equal‑opportunity employer with a supportive culture.