Programme Coordinator - WASH, Pemba

About the role

The Programme Coordinator leads the implementation of The MENTOR Initiative's programmes in Mozambique, with a focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) integrated with public health interventions. Based in Pemba with travel to districts, the post reports to the HQ Programme Manager 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 compliance with security rules.
• Programme management: lead WASH and public health activities, use project log frames, coordinate with the coordination team and represent MENTOR to clusters, authorities and donors.
• Donor management: oversee grant management, prepare field drafts of donor reports, carry out exploratory missions and liaise with current and prospective donors.
• Financial and administrative management: work with the in-country Finance team and HQ Grants Manager on budget tracking, monthly finance documents, cash security, local tax and labour compliance, and endorsement of MOUs and contracts.
• Human resource management: manage programme and operational support staff, recruit consultants and national staff, run performance reviews, implement safeguarding and PSEAH policies and handle incident reporting.
• Logistics: procure goods, manage stock of WASH materials and medicines, maintain equipment manuals and waybills, and coordinate road and air transport.
• Communication: hold regular team and management meetings, produce internal situation reports, and engage with stakeholders and donors.

Required profile

• Essential 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, especially Cabo Delgado, is an advantage.
• Strong safeguarding and PSEAH knowledge, with incident reporting and case management experience.
• Fluent written and spoken Portuguese and English.