Programme Coordinator - Mozambique (WASH)

About the role

The MENTOR Initiative is looking for a Programme Coordinator based in Pemba, Mozambique, with travel to districts, reporting to the HQ Programme Manager. The post leads the implementation of MENTOR's programmes, especially Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) integrated with public health, and covers fundraising, financial and grant management, human resources, technical programme support and logistics. It is a full-time, fixed-term position of approximately one year.

Key responsibilities

• Security management: maintain security networks, brief new expatriates, keep evacuation and hibernation plans current and ensure team members follow security rules.
• Programme management: lead WASH and public health programme implementation, use project log frames, coordinate with the coordination team and represent MENTOR to clusters, authorities and donors.
• Donor management: oversee grant management, prepare donor progress reports, liaise with current and prospective donors and carry out exploratory field missions.
• Financial and administrative management: work with the in-country finance team and HQ Grants Manager, keep grant budgets tracked, ensure timely finance documents and comply with local tax and labour regulations.
• Human resource management: manage MENTOR Coordinators, recruit and brief consultants, approve national staff recruitment, run performance reviews and implement safeguarding and PSEAH policies.
• Logistics: oversee procurement, stock management, fleet and communications equipment, and coordinate transport by road and air.
• Communication: hold regular team meetings, produce internal situation reports, and build relationships with partners, donors and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Background in programme management in humanitarian settings, with a strong focus on WASH and its integration with public health.
• Extensive in-country operational leadership experience, including security management in volatile environments, HR supervision, financial management and logistics.
• Proven grant management and donor relations, including proposal writing, budget tracking and reporting to institutional donors.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and coordinating across multiple field bases in conflict or crisis-affected regions.
• Familiarity with local labour and tax regulations and NGO operating procedures; experience in Mozambique, particularly Cabo Delgado, is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken Portuguese and English.

Required skills

• Project log frames and data management
• Grant management and proposal writing
• Safeguarding and PSEAH policies, incident reporting and case management