Programme Director - Vector-Borne Disease Control, Cabo Delgado

About the role

MENTOR Initiative, a humanitarian organisation focused on vector-borne disease control and access to healthcare in emergency settings, is looking for a Programme Director for its country programme in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The role reports to the HQ Programme Manager and covers operational leadership, technical execution and field coordination of MENTOR's activities in the province. It is a 10-month contract starting immediately.

Key responsibilities

• Operational security: maintain local security networks, update local security plans, approve route assessments 72 hours before movement, give security briefings, liaise with local security actors and report incidents to HQ.
• Programme implementation: lead day-to-day delivery of vector-borne disease control, health and WASH activities, supervise project managers and field staff, and compile monthly, quarterly and interim field reports.
• Financial oversight: oversee cash management, advances and expenditure, monitor burn rates and budgets, review procurement requests, payroll and cash requests, and ensure compliance with national labour laws and tax requirements.
• Human resources: lead the field coordination team, recruit and onboard national staff, hold briefing and debriefing sessions, run performance evaluations and enforce the Code of Conduct, PSEA and Safeguarding policies.
• Logistics: oversee procurement, stock management of medical supplies and vector control equipment, fleet management and maintenance of communication systems.
• Coordination: represent MENTOR in local humanitarian cluster meetings and work with local health authorities and district officials; communicate regularly with HQ.

Required profile

• Diploma in Project Management, International Development or a related field.
• At least five years' experience managing field-level humanitarian and health/vector-borne disease control programmes.
• Fluent in written and spoken Portuguese and English.
• Familiarity with NGO operational environments, donor regulations and standard procedures.
• Solid experience in complex, high-risk security contexts, preferably in northern Mozambique or Cabo Delgado.
• Experience in field team management, programme coordination, operational logistics and field financial monitoring.