North Area Manager

About the role

WeWorld-GVC is recruiting a North Area Manager to be based in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The post covers area coordination, project management, reporting and quality control, and the supervision of the base and its project managers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the workflow, provide quality control and support the Project Focal Points and Project Managers, in line with the Head of Programme and the Country Representative
• Supervise the monthly programming of activities and organise weekly coordination meetings and interdepartmental coordination (programme, logistics, administration and finance)
• Supervise fleet management, procurement and other logistics tasks, and the archiving of technical, financial, programme, administrative and procurement documentation
• Support the preparation, supervision, coordination and submission of donor reports, and represent WeWorld at sectorial, government and donor meetings and in clusters
• Manage the operation of the Cabo Delgado base and supervise project work plans and budgets in line with donor and WeWorld guidelines
• Ensure staff comply with WeWorld's rules and values, lead and motivate the team, and contribute to the MEAL strategy and tools
• Monitor project progress with the M/E Officer through field visits and data collection, and implement and supervise MEAL plans
• Implement the security plan in the North Area under the Security Advisor and ensure compliance with the safety manual and SOPs

Required profile

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in social or political sciences, development studies, international relations, project management or human rights
• At least 10 years of professional experience in international cooperation for development
• Proven experience managing development projects funded by institutional donors in humanitarian work in conflict zones
• Experience managing teams, including remotely, and managing operations at country or sub-office level
• Good knowledge of procurement and logistics processes and how to supervise them and avoid fraud
• Desirable: experience in Cabo Delgado and fluency in English

Required skills

• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of major international donors (EU, AICS, UN, etc.)
• Strategic thinking, organisational skills, negotiation and cultural, gender, religious and age sensitivity

Applications are submitted online with a cover letter and a CV including at least two contactable references; the vacancy is closed to new applications.